
Director of Photography Ken Seng (Deadpool, Terminator: Dark Fate) joins Kendall to talk about his journey from business school to shooting massive IMAX action films, including the upcoming Street Fighter movie now filming in Australia.
Ken shares how he fell in love with cinematography through the French New Wave, how his time with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) shaped his leadership on set, and what it takes to create stunning visuals on blockbuster productions.
From Deadpool's gritty tone to Terminator: Dark Fate's high-speed intensity to building the visual world of Street Fighter, Ken breaks down the art and craft of lighting, camera movement, and collaboration between the director of photography, director, and production team.
Topics include:
- How DPs develop visual language and style
- What makes great IMAX cinematography
- Collaboration with directors, VFX, and stunt teams
- Balancing art, craft, and pressure on big-budget films
- Why Ken believes "long live cinema"
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