Aniket V. Khandagale on The Art, Skills and Techniques of Cinematography | PhotoSynthesis | IndieVisual

In today's episode, we  have Aniket V. Khandagale, a famous cinematographer with over 20 years of experience, working in Bollywood and the Marathi film industry. An alumnus of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, Aniket has also worked extensively on documentaries, corporate films, television commercials and promotional videos.The conversation started with Aniket explaining the pivotal role of a cinematographer in capturing the director's vision and bringing it to life on screen. He talked about how a cinematographer collaborates with team members like the operative cameraman, lighting team, grip team, and focus puller, to achieve the desired visual aesthetics.He then discussed how different camera techniques and perspectives are used to convey the story and evoke emotions in the audience.Aniket even shared how different directors have different approaches to communication, with some directors providing detailed instructions and others leaving more room for collaboration. According to him, increased awareness and information flow have led to more collaboration and a clearer vision among directors and cinematographers.He then discussed the significance of pre-visualization in designing the look of a film. He mentioned the challenges and changes brought about by the transition from traditional film to digital filmmaking, and its implications on shooting and editing.Finally, Aniket explained the role of frame rates and motion blur in creating cinematic magic. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the traditional frame rate of 24 FPS for preserving the film look.A huge thank you to Aniket V. Khandagale for sharing his insights. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. Until then, keep capturing those moments that tell a thousand stories.-------------------------------------------------------------------------References mentioned in the podcast:PAL System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PALNTSC System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTSCTom Cruise 'Motion Smoothing' PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J0Dan0WaZk-------------------------------------------------------------Looking out for video production services? Try Us - We take care of the entire video production process. We combine tech & process improvements with a national network of creative professionals - to produce videos fast, affordably and professionally.Visit our Website at: https://www.indievisual.in/Follow Us on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/indievisual.in/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/indievisual-in/See more of our videos:IndieVisual Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@indievisual_in/videosIndieVisual Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@indievisual_in/shortsPhotosynthesis (Podcasts): https://www.youtube.com/@indievisual_in/podcastsStay tuned, there are many more fun and insightful chats to follow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.