#48 The Art of Cinematography: Inside 'The Creator' with Oren Soffer

Oren Soffer is a cinematographer best known for his work on the science fiction film "The Creator." He has also shot multiple award-winning short films, including 'Opera of Cruelty' and ‘See You Soon,’ which won the audience award at the Palm Springs International Shortsfest. Additionally, Oren has shot hundreds of commercials and music videos for a variety of clients, including Nike, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, HBO, MasterCard, Foot Locker, Grey Goose Vodka, and Doritos.

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Episode 48 Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:28 Oren's Origin Story

00:11:29 Dealing With Self Doubt

00:16:35 First Job after Film School

00:23:18 Importance of Finding a Good Network

00:27:50 Can Chasing Growth Become a Trap?

00:36:52 How Did Oren Become the Cinematographer for "The Creator"?

00:38:41 The TRUTH About Using the Sony FX3 on "The Creator"

00:42:18 Who Decides Which Camera To Shoot a Film With?

00:45:20 The Creator's Pre-Production

00:50:36 Breakdown of "The Creator"

00:52:55 Dealing with Extreme Weather on set

00:57:14 Most Challenging Day for "The Creator"

01:05:11 The Creator's VFX

01:09:10 Integrating Unreal Engine into the Production Workflow

01:14:29 What makes a Great Cinematographer

01:17:26 Top Resources for Aspiring Cinematographers

01:19:20 Opinions on AI

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