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 […]
Suriya Balaji – A Fresh Eye that Turned Little Hearts into a Celebration When Little Hearts, a modest rom-com directed by Sai Marthand and produced by Aditya Hasan (ETV Win Originals), hit the screens, no one expected it to become a sensation. But what followed was nothing short of […]
The Evolution of Color in Cinematography: From the 1950s to the Digital Era Why Colors Influence Cinematography Color has always been a language beyond words. It constructs mood, defines atmosphere, and deepens the emotional resonance of stories. Filmmakers rely on color psychology to subtly guide audience perception: Red evokes […]
Thanal Screening Summary The special screening of Thanal was held in the presence of a packed gathering from the Tamil film fraternity. Cast Ashwin Kakamanu Shara Sarvhaa Thoufiq Crew Producer – Sheraphin Director – Raveendra Madhava Editor – Kalaivannan Stunt Choreographer – Sakthi Saravanan Music – Justin Prabhakar Sound […]
🎥 Introduction to Hybrid Cinema Cameras In recent years, the line between professional cinema cameras and mirrorless still cameras has blurred. Hybrid cinema cameras bring together the cinematic image quality and recording formats of dedicated cinema systems with the portability, autofocus, and usability of mirrorless still cameras. They are designed […]
The ongoing Venice Film Festival 2025—the 82nd edition—runs from 27 August to 6 September 2025 at Venice Lido, showcasing a diverse selection of films, major premieres, A-list stars, and key industry honors, solidifying its status as one of the world’s most prestigious cinematic events. Festival Overview This year’s festival is […]
