Digital Studio - February 2018

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What does a cinematographer do? They project a director’s ideas, which are usually in words, in a visual form. They bring out the varied expressions and emotions of a character in films, TV programmes, and now, in the OTT serials to enthrall audiences. They use a variety of cinematographic styles including documentary, surrealism and neorealism to create different types of imagery for this purpose. The pressure is increasing on cinematographers to produce content that will suit the evolving demands of audiences for high quality visuals. They are relying heavily on their cameras to help them deliver this. Our theme of this issue is, therefore, cinematography. In this edition of Digital Studio, we present a tête-à-tête with eminent cinematographer, Manu Anand, who tells us how the most critical element in the entertainment business is content. In his opinion, unless filmmakers create content that is thought-provoking and stimulating, audiences will soon move to other platforms like digital. We also have a report about the importance that digital cameras play in a cinematographers’ ability to relate a narrative in the best manner possible. Improvement in sensor quality, higher resolution and compact designs has now become the order of the day. With affordable cameras emerging regularly with great features, cinematographers are spoilt for choice. In this issue, we also explore the adoption of software-defined infrastructure, IP-connected network in the industry. In addition to increased flexibility, significant reduction in space and power, we find out the other advantages of this technology. This is just a primer of what is in this issue. There is a lot more. So go on, read it, and let us know what you think about this edition.