When you get into Hollywood, having the ability to shoot a bunch of different things is an asset for cinematographers. Not only can you book a lot more jobs, but you'll see that you pick up lessons on each one that can influence each other.Nicholas Kraus is an award-winning cinematographer who has crafted expressive frames across nonfiction and narrative films, TV series, commercials, and music videos. In 2021, Nicholas won the Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography in a Documentary for his work on Showtime’s The Trade.I was excited to sit down with him to talk about his career, time in the Netflix Top 10, and what's next on the horizon.Let's dive in. - YouTubewww.youtube.comNFS: Hey Nick! Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing spent several weeks in Netflix’s Top Ten upon its release earlier this year. What was it like to see the project find such a wide audience?NK: The big reason Claire, Sophie, and the rest of the kids decided to share their stories was to offer a cautionary tale to their generation, so to see the series reach such heights gives me hope that the message might have hit home.NFS: The series walks a fine line as it explores both the tragedy and the absurdity of these young influencers’ lives. How did you aim to capture those dueling elements in the visual palette of the show?NK When I first learned about the story, my gut instinct was to really lean into the shadows and create a relatively moody look....
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