Finding the Frame - Gothic Lighting Secrets & Film Emulation (feat. Steve Yedlin, ASC)

About this episode

Chris Haigh interviews cinematographer Steve Yedlin, ASC about gothic lighting techniques and film emulation.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Ready to take your filmmaking to the next level? As a member, you'll get access to monthly virtual group coaching, exclusive networking events, and fresh content released every week. Join today and take advantage of our Holiday Promotional Offer—the lowest price on Annual Membership we've ever offered: https://learn.filmmakersacademy.com/holiday-promotion-2025-secondary/ This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. In this episode of Finding the Frame , host Chris Haigh sits down with acclaimed cinematographer Steve Yedlin, ASC , the visionary behind director Rian Johnson's films for over 30 years, including Knives Out , The Last Jedi , and the new Benoit Blanc mystery, Wake Up, Dead Man . Steve discusses his 30-year partnership with Rian Johnson and his technical approach to cinematography, moving from early visual effects fascination to developing custom digital color pipelines. He demystifies the film vs. digital debate, emphasizing that the ultimate look of a film is determined by the color pipeline rather than the camera brand, a philosophy…

People in this episode

Guest: Steve Yedlin Asc

Topics covered

• gothic lighting
• film emulation
• cinematography

Keywords

• filmmaking
• lighting techniques
• cinematography tips

Sponsors

B&H, Hollyland

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Insta360, Nanlux-Nanlite Lights

Books & works: Finding the Frame, Knives Out, The Last Jedi, Wake Up, Dead Man

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