Surjith S Pi on Pre-Production, On-Set Challenges, and Tech in Filmmaking | PhotoSynthesis | IndieVisual

In today’s episode of Photosynthesis, we chatted with Surjith S Pi, a talented cinematographer with nearly six years of experience in the film industry. Surjith has worked on commercials for big brands like Shaadi.com, Flipkart, IPL, Redmi, Zivame, and Tanishq. He has also lensed notable projects including the Malayalam feature film Gaganachari, the short film Breath, the Marathi film A Thing of Magic, and the documentary Dreaming of Words. The conversation dived into Surjith’s creative process and the vital role of collaboration between the director and cinematographer. He explained how the treatment and style of a project get shaped through pre-production research, discussions with the director, and building a treatment deck. He also touched on the challenges faced on set, such as equipment failures, delays, safety issues and miscommunication with other departments.Surjith also shared insights about the general team on set that the cinematographer works with, which typically includes the first assistant camera, gaffer, and sometimes a key grip, depending on the complexity of the shoot. The episode wrapped up with a discussion about how new technology has changed the filmmaking industry, but the basics of storytelling, lighting, and composition have stayed the same. While technology helps in the creative process, it can't replace the skill and creativity of a cinematographer. A huge thank you to Surjith S Pi for sharing his insights. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out Surjith S Pi’s Works on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unrealpi/?igsh=MXZiN2EycmVkZWE2MQ%3D%3D References Mentioned in the Podcast Midjourney: www.midjourney.com Film-Grab: https://film-grab.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------- 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/podcasts Stay tuned, there are many more fun and insightful chats to follow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.