In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, host Charles Haine sits down with cinematographer Oren Soffer to dive deep into the groundbreaking and much-discussed visual style of The Creator. As the co-DP alongside Greig Fraser, Soffer shares how they achieved the film’s unique aesthetic using a prosumer Sony FX3 camera, a single vintage lens, and a minimalist, indie-inspired production model. This discussion covers everything from lighting choices and VFX collaboration to gear workflows and lens testing, offering an in-depth look at how one of the year's most visually striking sci-fi films was crafted.In this episode, we discuss:How Oren Soffer became co-DP on The Creator alongside Greig FraserThe decision to shoot 95% of the film on one vintage 75mm Kowa anamorphic lensUsing the Sony FX3 with an Atomos Ninja for ProRes RAW captureThe benefits of designing visual effects around photography rather than the reverseLighting choices inspired by naturalism and a small-footprint, indie ethosThe influence of films like Baraka and Rogue One on the visual approachOperating with a nimble crew and custom-built gimbal rigsRemote collaboration between Soffer, Fraser, and director Gareth EdwardsThe impact of location shooting across Southeast AsiaGuests:Oren SofferSubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here: ...
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