A community for cinematographers — conversations on craft, light, and the industry. Built on the idea that filmmaking is a collaborative practice and the people behind the camera deserve a space to think out loud, in public, about how the work gets made.
As fears mount over AI’s impact on creative labor, cinematographer and VFX supervisor Jim Geduldick joins host David Kruta to dissect the frenzy surrounding artificial intelligence and its encroachment into the film industry. As AI-generated imagery floods social media and marketing departments chas
On hiatus while the industry catches its breath. It'll come back someday — the conversations stay until then.
In this episode of the Cinematography Salon Podcast, hosts Peter Pascucci and Oren Soffer welcome guest Maria Rusche, the cinematographer behind the film Shiva Baby. The conversation delves into the visual style, challenges, and collaborative efforts that went into the creation of the movie. Maria s
In Part 2 of a fascinating discussion with Mark LaFleur, hosts Peter Pascucci and Oren Soffer discuss the intricacies of running a camera rental house instead of committing to a freelance cinematography career. Mark underlines the importance of education and workshops to give budding filmmakers acce
On this episode of the Cinematography Salon podcast, hosts Peter Pascucci and Oren Soffer interview cinematographer Todd Banhazl, ASC about his work on HBO’s “Winning Time” and “Hustlers” starring Jennifer Lopez. Touching on the mechanics of bold decision-making and the necessity of exciting everyon
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Art salons have been held in Paris since the late 17th century — public exhibitions of artworks where painters, sculptors, and writers met to argue, collaborate, and look closely at each other's work. They were also where innovative artists, excluded by the official academy, organized their own shows around a shared aesthetic or political conviction.
Cinematography Salon is a community in that tradition — a place to talk about the craft of cinematography honestly, with the people doing the work.
