Team Deakins DELIVERABLES & PRESERVING AUTHORIAL INTENT - with Steve Yedlin
Jun 11, 2025
Cinematographer Steve Yedlin, renowned for his work on films like Looper and Knives Out, dives into the intricacies of deliverables and preserving authorial intent in post-production. He highlights the challenges filmmakers face in maintaining their artistic vision amidst evolving technologies and color spaces. Steve also sheds light on the differences between SDR and HDR imaging, emphasizing the importance of calibration for optimal visual experiences. Plus, he shares insights on the economic realities of film restoration and offers valuable advice for filmmakers navigating the technical jargon.
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Digital Deliverables Add Complexity
- Digital deliverables require interpretation just like film prints did, but with more variables and complexity.
- More control means more variables, increasing the potential pitfalls in maintaining the filmmaker's intent.
Color Space Defined as Measurement
- Color space is a unit of measurement correlating RGB numbers to physical light intensity and color.
- Misinterpreting color spaces is like confusing meters with feet, causing image inaccuracies.
TV Settings Distort Filmmaker Intent
- TV manufacturers and retailers often crank picture settings to look more vibrant, harming accurate color representation.
- This marketing practice worsens existing image fidelity problems for filmmakers and viewers.