Cinematographer Natasha Braier on 'Deep Light' and Building a Stronger DP Community
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Sarah Shachat
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An interview with cinematographer Natasha Braier about her work on the film "Deep Light" and her broader philosophy of building community among directors of photography. Braier discusses the collaborative nature of camera departments, the importance of DPs sharing practical and philosophical approaches to their craft, and her efforts to teach and foster connections in the cinematography community around her shooting schedule.
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· 3 pulledFor all that filmmaking is a collaborative endeavor — and camera departments especially rely on each other — department heads don't often get the chance to compare notes about the difficult parts of the job and different practical/philosophical approaches that might help elevate the work.
DP Natasha Braier, who tries to teach as much as she can around her shooting schedule, doesn't think it has to be that way.
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