
The No Film School Podcast One Lens, One Vision: The Cinematography of 'The Creator'
In this episode, host Charles Haine sits down with cinematographer Oren Soffer to dive deep into the groundbreaking and much-discussed visual style of The Creator. As the co-DP alongside Greig Fraser, Soffer shares how they achieved the film’s unique aesthetic using a prosumer Sony FX3 camera, a single vintage lens, and a minimalist, indie-inspired production model. This discussion covers everything from lighting choices and VFX collaboration to gear workflows and lens testing, offering an in-depth look at how one of the year's most visually striking sci-fi films was crafted.
In this episode, No Film School's Charles Haine and guest Oren Soffer discuss...
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How Oren Soffer became co-DP on The Creator alongside Greig Fraser
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The decision to shoot 95% of the film on one vintage 75mm Kowa anamorphic lens
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Using the Sony FX3 with an Atomos Ninja for ProRes RAW capture
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The benefits of designing visual effects around photography rather than the reverse
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Lighting choices inspired by naturalism and a small-footprint, indie ethos
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The influence of films like Baraka and Rogue One on the visual approach
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Operating with a nimble crew and custom-built gimbal rigs
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Remote collaboration between Soffer, Fraser, and director Gareth Edwards
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The impact of location shooting across Southeast Asia
Memorable Quotes:
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"We shot 95 percent of the movie on a single focal length, which is the Kowa Cine Prominar... you're baking the look into the image."
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"The way to make visual effects feel more real is to let the photography lead."
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"We wanted to shoot this big movie as if it’s this tiny road movie."
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"It was an indie film with a 90-day shoot schedule and a full stunt team... but the filmmaking process itself felt really scrappy in the best way possible."
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