Claudio Miranda has had a meteoric rise, or so it seems! Within the span of a few movies he has managed to create imagery you won’t forget once you’ve seen it. I go through some of his cinematography lighting and camera techniques to help you understand his unique style.
Just to be clear: Claudio Miranda changes his style to suit the movies he shoots. The goal of this video and article is to drum up enthusiasm and a yearning to learn more.
Warning: I do not claim this knowledge is 100% accurate. Just think of it as an endorsement of his work. If you want accuracy, look someplace else.
How he lights faces
Claudio Miranda usually lights in the three-quarters or top-front lighting style, and the light is very soft, almost shadowless.
He rarely backlights, though he does back and kicker lights if there’s sufficient motivation for them.
He lights to a high contrast ratio, averaging about two to three stops.
Very interesting and precious. To study and apply. Thanks.