'The Harder They Fall' and 'The Master' DP on Creating a Modern Western Look

The Western is one of the original movie genres, a key part of American culture, and a great way to talk about themes that affect us all today. 

In this episode, we talk about...

• How this new Western is completely told from a Black perspective
• The cinematographer Mihai Malaimare’s career and how he got started.
• The first camera Mihai started shooting with and the differences between shooting movies on film vs digital.
• Shooting stills and how that informed Mihai’s career.
• How he prepared for making a Western in the modern-day by looking back on Western classics.
• The visual decision-making process for the film.
• Certain challenges for filming The Harder They Fall.
• Advice for folks who want to become cinematographers.

Links to Resources:

Watch The Harder They Fall - https://www.netflix.com/title/81077494 

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