Definition January 2025 - Web

In our first issue of the year, DOP Lol Crawley takes us behind the scenes on The Brutalist, we learn about the sonic architecture of Emilia Pérez, and dive into the Dune-iverse for a look at the new TV spin-out, Dune: Prophecy. There’s also a look at Ben Saffer’s experience using the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF on indie short Dog, plus Jomo Fray discusses unlearning everything he thought he knew about cinematography on the acclaimed Nickel Boys. Don’t miss our lighting special, featuring expert insights on topics including IBL and shooting day for night, as well as our first-ever Lighting Excellence Awards!


Cover
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Welcome
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Contents
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Production - The Brutalist
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Lighting special - Leading Lights
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Lighting specials - Awards
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Lighting special - Challenges, trends & bright futures
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Lighting special - Dreaming in colour
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Lighting special - Finally painting with light
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Lighting special - Shooting day for night
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Lighting special - Bright ideas
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Production - Nickel Boys
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Take Two - American Psycho
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2025: What’s in store?
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Production - Dune: Prophecy
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Interview - Ben Saffer
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Production - Emilia Perez
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Interview - Jason White
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VFX Breakdown - Our Oceans
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Industry - Briefings
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Toolkit
72

Def recommends
74

Camera Listings
79

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