Cinematography

Mastering monochrome

February 18th, 2026

DOPs Phedon Papamichael, ASC, GSC, GCA, Edu Grau, ASC, AEC, David Chambille, AFC and Sam Levy share insights into the technical challenges behind black...

Beyond the frame: Immersive storytelling

January 15th, 2026

Charlotte Mikkelborg, acclaimed immersive director and Craig Heffernan, EMEA director at Blackmagic Design, reflect on the promise and pitfalls of immersive storytelling

Standout cinematography 2025

December 9th, 2025

The Definition team round up their top films and shows of the year, celebrating the ideas, talent and tech that made them shine

VFX breakdown – Superman

October 22nd, 2025

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… another Superman adaptation! We sit down with two VFX supervisors, Stephane Ceretti and Stephane Nazé, who helped...

VFX breakdown – Mickey 17

May 30th, 2025

Chris McLaughlin and Robyn Luckham from DNEG discuss working on Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17

VFX breakdown – The Monkey

April 3rd, 2025

VFX supervisor Edward J Douglas takes us behind the gory insanity of The Monkey

Take 2: The Lion King

March 14th, 2025

Disney’s animated allegory stands out above the pack. We look back on how it was made, from musical numbers to simulated movement

Going old school: In-camera optical effects

February 26th, 2025

In a post-heavy industry, do in-camera optical effects still matter? Phil Rhodes argues that they do – now more than ever

VFX breakdown – Mufasa

February 24th, 2025

Production VFX supervisor Adam Valdez on crafting the Pride Lands for Mufasa

Taking stock – Shooting on film

February 23rd, 2025

We might be deep into the digital cine age, but top cinematographers can’t seem to resist good old-fashioned celluloid. We dig into the enduring...

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