Interview
An Interview with “Assassins” Cinematographer John Benam
Cinematographer John Benam shares his experience filming the controversial Sundance feature documentary “Assassins.”
An Interview with Michael Pessah, ASC, on Filming a Beach Night Exterior
Cinematographer Michael Pessah discusses the lighting, camera, and overall planning it took to pull off shooting a beach night exterior. Smiley Face Killers is a treatise in …
Industry Insights: An Interview with Composer Guillaume Roussel
From the talkies to virtual reality, composer Guillaume Roussel talks with PremiumBeat about his process when scoring a film.
Interview: Shooting a Parody Commercial with the Foo Fighters
We chat with DP Michael Dallatorre about working with Dave Grohl on this hilarious parody of pharmaceutical commercials.
Who is Mank? An Introduction to Iconic Screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz
Take a look behind the script of David Fincher’s new biopic on the legendary Citizen Kane screenwriter Herman “Mank” Mankiewicz.
How to Create a Low-Budget Crash Zoom from Two Shots
The crash (or snap) zoom is a cinematography technique you’ll see in big-budget films. Here’s how to create it at home.
Tips from Renowned Cinematographers for Your Next Film
Interested in becoming a noteworthy director of photography? The best place to begin is by studying the great cinematography masters.
Interview: Casey Neistat on the Future of Creative Video Content
Let’s have a peek into the famous YouTuber’s camera bag and a look at how creative digital video is changing.
Cinematographer Interview: Shooting Darkness for “The Empty Man”
PremiumBeat chats with director of photography Anastas Michos about shooting with the RED Monstro 8K on his latest feature. Dive in.
Short Film, Big Ideas: Combining 2D and 3D to Visualize a Complex Issue
For his latest film, “Disorder,” Director Robert Grieves utilized a multi-media approach to tell a multi-dimensional story. Here’s how he did it.
The High-Octane Production of “Guns Akimbo” on a Limited Budget
Cinematographer Stefan Ciupek gave us the lowdown on the visual language, lenses, and filming locations behind Guns Akimbo.
Art Director Adam Rowe on Creating the Production Designer’s Vision
We sat down with art director Adam Rowe to discuss his vision of success in the industry — inspiration, process, and hard work.