

Avatar: The Way of Water Cinematography (with Russell Carpenter ASC) GCS321
Dec 21, 2022
Guest Russell Carpenter ASC, Director of Photography for AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, discusses the film's making, underwater motion capture, virtual filmmaking, lighting in a virtual world, filming at 48 frames per second, and embracing new technology.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Reception of Avatar
01:37 • 6min
Innovations in Underwater Motion Capture
07:37 • 8min
Camera Package and Lens Choices
15:27 • 22min
Creating Masks and Experimenting with Frame Rates
37:04 • 6min
The Role of the Cinematographer in Avatar
43:11 • 18min
The Importance of Keeping Up with Technology in Filmmaking
01:01:07 • 3min
Interview and Gratitude for Director of Photography of 'Avatar: The Way of Water'
01:03:47 • 2min