
Oct 11 2025
Veteran Cinematographer Babu (88) Passes Away in Chennai Veteran cinematographer Babu, known for his mastery in in-camera effects and visual storytelling, passed away this morning in Chennai at the age of 88. A true craftsman behind the lens, Babu was a pillar of Tamil cinema during the late 1970s and […]
Oct 05 2025
A Cinematographer’s Search for Light Through Darkness There was a time when cinematography was defined by the math of light — by foot-candles, motivated sources, and carefully plotted beams. We chased realism by showing the audience where every light came from. Masters like PC Sreeram paved new way of thinking, […]
Oct 03 2025
Lighting the Story: Practical Insights on Contrast, Moonlight, and On-Set Realities Above image from Ghaati: Manojh Reddy Cinematography is often described as “painting with light,” but in practice, it’s far more like engineering emotion under pressure. Every day on set, we’re challenged to balance art and reality — whether we’re […]