Rathnavelu, the cinematographer behind iconic movies like Rangasthalam and 1: Nenokkadine, enters the Permit Room and talks about studying in Madras Film Institute, shooting Sukumar's movies, his favourite cinematographers, breaks down some scenes, his guru - Rajiv Menon, Aishwarya Rai loving his work, working with Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and much more.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Why do cinematographers look young?
4:03 - Studying in Madras Film Institute
9:09 - Does he use the phone camera?
11:55 - American Cinematographer magazine
14:51 - His favourite cinematographers
22:00 - When did he fall in love with cinematography?
25:08 - Creative decisions in Rangasthalam
32:27 - His guru - Rajiv Menon
37:36 - Discussing 1: Nenokkadine’s interval
43:00 - What is his personal aesthetic?
49:23 - Breaking down 1: Nenokkadine scene
54:35 - What is the future of cinematography with AI?
57:16 - Cricket and living in Chennai
1:03:19 - Shooting ads with Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni
1:09:32 - Do cinematographers meet each other?
1:15:28 - Heroines want to be in cinematographer’s good books
1:17:55 - Disappointed with ID photos
1:21:14 - Does he want to become a director?
1:29:05 - Movies he will take to Mars
1:31:47 - Drinking career
1:32:52 - Why is cricket telecast better abroad?
1:34:25 - We should start Hyderabad Film Festival
1:38:31 - Advice for aspiring cinematographers
1:40:24 - Four aspects
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