Field Notes

Practical lessons, creative decisions,
and stories from the craft of cinematography.

Field Notes

Practical lessons, creative decisions,
and stories from the craft of cinematography.

Why I Finally Added a 35mm to My Kit 35mm lens camera lenses cinematography corporate filmmaking viltrox Jun 15, 2026

Why I Finally Added a 35mm to My Kit

I thought I needed a wider lens for small rooms. What I actually found was a different way to create close-ups—with context.

For years, I shot almost everythin...

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How I Created Two Different Interview Looks in One Living Room cinematography corporate filmmaking interview lighting lighting breakdown natural light Apr 08, 2026

How I Created Two Different Interview Looks in One Living Room

Five interviews, one room, and a travel-sized lighting package. Here is how I used framing, daylight, contrast, and a strategic reset...

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Why LUTs Don’t Give You the Look You Expect cinematography color grading contrast exposure luts Mar 30, 2026

Why LUTs Don’t Give You the Look You Expect

A LUT can enhance a look that already exists, but it cannot replace the exposure, contrast, and color decisions that create that look.

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