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Cinematography Salon
Dan Kanes: For the Love of Anamorphic Lenses
Feb 1, 2024
Dan Kanes, CEO and co-founder of Atlas Lens Co., shares his journey from lighting technician to entrepreneur, emphasizing the influence of his skateboarding and punk rock background. He discusses the significance of anamorphic lenses in film history and their emotional impact on storytelling. The podcast also explores the intersection of cinematography and entrepreneurship, the fascination with optics, and the evolution of lens design and filmmaking.
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- Anamorphic lenses offer a unique and artistic perspective in filmmaking, allowing for creative expression beyond photorealism.
- The philosophy of Atlas Lens Company is to empower cinematographers and provide them with accessible, high-performing anamorphic lenses.
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The Birth and Philosophy of Atlas Lens Company
The podcast episode features an interview with Dan Keynes, the co-founder and CEO of Atlas Lens Company, a disruptive force in the cinema lens market. Dan shares his journey from being a lighting technician to a cinematographer and eventually starting Atlas. The company aims to create anamorphic lenses that provide the vintage aesthetics of old cinema lenses with modern design conveniences. The philosophy behind Atlas is to empower cinematographers and provide them with accessible, high-performing anamorphic lenses. The discussion highlights the intersection of cinematography and entrepreneurship and the importance of not waiting for opportunities but creating them.
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