ROLLING IN STYLE: HOW SONY VENICE GAVE 'CALL ME BAE' ITS GLAMOROUS LOOK

Style meets substance as Sony VENICE delivers stunning imagery for Call Me Bae, framing its signature look through superior dynamic range, rich colors, and sharp details.

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Call Me Bae was viewed in over 165 countries worldwide, featuring among the top 10 trending titles on Prime Video in 50+ countries in its launch week. The use of Sony VENICE has not only enhanced the visual storytelling but also contributed significantly to the global appeal and success of this cinematic experience.

From ad films to web series & commercial cinema, how was your journey so far?

My journey has been extremely wonderful. Starting off with advertising for many years helped me develop my skills for finesse and style. Working with multiple looks, directors, scripts and lighting styles every other day helped me to be prepared for various situations. With the want for advertising finesse in OTT, it was a beautiful transition into the long format!

As a DOP, it’s always important to have a balance between shooting ads as well as films. Having a foot in each format always helps.

“Call Me Bae” is full of colours & originality, what was your first impression after reading the script? How did you envision it?

Reading a script is like reading a book, you need to let your imagination take over the visual as you read the words on the page, having an understanding of what is expected from the story and how you want to translate those visuals onto screen is important. Referencing, creating mood boards and having conversations with the director is super important! You then take those ideas and create a graph and connect it with the character’s mood, emotion and journey!