Published On Mar 31, 2023
In this podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with a highly acclaimed cinematographer Rana Kamran, who has worked on some of the most visually stunning films in recent years. Throughout the conversation, I delved into his creative process and explored the role that a cinematographer plays in bringing a film to life.
If you are an aspiring DP or you are already working as a videographer or cinematographer then you cant miss watching this video.
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0:00 Precap
0:44 Intro
2:01 Rana's first film as director
5:52 Why Rana chose to be a director
10:18 Rana's camera equipment is always up to date
13:09 Film schools in Pakistan and their reality
15:51 Rana wanted to be a musician in his early days
17:32 Favourite city is Los Angles (why?)
19:12 Favourite location in Pakistan for film shooting
20:58 Difference between cinematography & photography
24:18 Funny incidents in shoots
29:52 When Rana saw his first movie in theater for the first time
33:53 What is he watching these days
34:30 Favourite content on Netflix
35:20 What does he look for while watching a good film
38:52 Is there really a lack of good content writers in Pakistan?
43:53 Pakistani dramas these days
50:05 Early days on Aaj TV and his first experience with DSLR cameras
56:11 The difference between DSLRs & Arri Alexa
01:03:51 The difference between Aputure, Godox & Arri Lights
01:11:18 Different designations of camera department
01:13:40 A great tip for aspiring cinematographers
01:19:18 Working on TV commercials
01:23:58 Fight on shoot
01:28:45 Rana's question from Shani
01:29:12 Outro
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