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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