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“Cinematography was incredibly foreign to me, so I read as much as I could about it. Once I figured out that it was just photography with a set shutter speed, I got some slide film and I just went about storyboarding the script and taking snapshots. I took a ton of time doing it just to make sure I knew exactly what I was doing. By the end of it I knew what the film was going to look like - my exposure and the composition and everything. I wasn't scared of cinematography anymore.”

Quote by Shane Carruth

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Shane Carruth is an accomplished American film writer and director. He gained recognition for his independent film 'Primer,' which premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and received widespread attention. Carruth is praised for his unique narrative style and profound exploration of science fiction. more

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