Although there is a romance and nostalgia for film negative, digital imaging has really improved lighting for movies. We are much more comfortable with underexposing now than in the past. Of course Savidis, Khondji and Willis did great underexposing and making bold lighting choices, but now you see modestly budgeted TV shows that look bold and interesting.
via Interview with Cinematographer Michael Simmonds (Nerve, Vice Principals) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary
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