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The Underground Railroad Director Barry Jenkins Talks With DP James Laxton: ‘This Is the Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done’

Cinematographer James Laxton remembers his first collaborations with director Barry Jenkins at Florida State University’s film program almost two decades…

3 years ago
  • Cinematography

If Beale Street Could Talk DP James Laxton on Using the Large Format Alexa 65 Freely for Barry Jenkins’ Period Romance

Director Barry Jenkins and cinematographer James Laxton have enjoyed a meteoric rise through the industry together, from collaborating on shorts…

5 years ago
  • Winter 2019

Color Commentary: A Seasoned Colorist Breaks Down the Process, and How It Will Enhance Your Movie

Your colorist is the most elusive-yet integral member of your post-production team. Whether you’re aware of it or not, color’s unique essence directly influences our emotional and psychological states.…

5 years ago