In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Markus Förderer, ASC, BVK. Markus shot the Golden Globe-nominated film, September 5. In our chat, he shares about his early days, education, and experiences lensing this new thriller based on real events. Markus also talks about the cameras, lights and lenses employed to pull off the look and feel of this project. In addition, he offers many insights on cinematography for students and emerging filmmakers.
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Podcast Rewind:
Dec. 2024 - Ep. 58…
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