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. Everything here is free.
This week on the Cinematography Salon podcast, Peter Pascucci is joined by David Kruta as they interview renowned Ukrainian cinematographer and producer Andrii Kotliar. Kotliar discusses his experience growing up in post-Soviet Ukraine, the profound impact of the Revolution of Dignity, and the Ukrai
The podcast returns August 2026, hosted by Jared Levy. The archive stays open until then.
In Part 1 of a fascinating conversation with Mark LaFleur, hosts Peter Pascucci and Oren Soffer dive into the nuances of lens testing and vintage lens characteristics. They dissect topics like the "sweet spot" of a lens, the implications of shooting at varying apertures, and the contrastin
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
In the latest installment of the "Cinematography Salon Podcast," we sit down with renowned cinematographer Frederick Elmes, ASC, whose career has seamlessly intertwined with some of cinema's most innovative directors. Elmes, who is celebrated for his emotional and visionary approach to cin
The Salon runs on Patreon support: the group, the writing, the events when we can put them on. Everything it makes stays free. If you have found a home here, joining at any tier helps keep it open and ad-light.
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.
