‘Sinners’ Oscar Winning Cinematographer Breaks Down Center Framing for IMAX
Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw takes us through her process of shooting on IMAX and Ultra Panavision 65mm for Ryan Coogler’s film, ‘Sinners’ starring Michael B. Jordan. The first movie to be released combining these two formats, she breaks down shooting with the two different aspect ratios, and the way this impacts the viewing experience.
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@Jigglewiggle_24
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
5:05 I didn’t even peep he sorted of Jumped! It just was so clumsy I’m just thinking past it.
@LBFilmsgo
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
Haven't watched this yet, but am so intrigued by the cinematography BTS that is officially on my viewing list for this weekend.
@theoryofenchantment
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
Very cool.
@ap_mess
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
Autumn is a professional through and through. you can see the expertise and professionalism in every thought and and word.
@brandijohnson1326
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
Women in film rock🔥
@swaggrlyn
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
My heart is throbbing heavily with pride, listening to her breakdown. She is a BOSS!!!
@bumbstahdani
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
Did that first scene feel inspired by Courage the Cowardly Dog or is it just me, lol.
@BillionaireDakarai
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
This goes to show that old technology is just as good as the new! We dont need so much technology, keep it human!
@35mmonrose
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
LOVE HER! massive inspiration to female and FILIPINA cinematographers everywhere!!
@kellyburton4222
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
I have no idea what most of the technical stuff means but I feel like I'm learning something. Thank you.
@thewatchfemme4051
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
Fine! I’ll watch Sinners again.
@bainiksan
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
Oh wow. I was in film school and the best DP of my year was this silent cool dude, amazing frames, nothing shared. Now this lady handing out knowledge in such a tight speech just melts me. I can't wait to see all of her work.
@jasonkilley
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
Oh wow, the studio actually had a good suggestion?
@jasmine8858
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
I LOVEEEE this!!!
@46thandBliss
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
What does it mean, “more stable gate” 16mm vs 35mm?
@KPowell-q9h
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
I loved the detail of Remmick tumbling out of the sky — such a great introduction for his character.
@sadoklajmi
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
Im sorry, from the last show girl to THAT ! Waw that's range
@JaeCuervoFilm
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
I wonder what film they used so get it so blue as well. It looks so good!!
@sabuntan
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
She speaks so succinctly. There are rarely, if at all, any filler words and it's such a joy to hear her speak on the technical aspects and the depth of her expertise on the cinematography.
@bonniequintall9771
April 6, 2026 at 10:42 am
Sinners may have won awards. It may be considered great. But it does not give an answer to how to get out of your sins. Vampires suck your blood to give eternal torment. Jesus Christ shed His blood to give you eternal life. Vampires keep you in darkness and away from the sun. The Son of Man takes you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Don’t let Hoodoo fool you. They and their ancestors (familiar spirits) perished as well. The Lord’s Prayer shows reverence and is powerful. Every living word of God is powerful! But vampires and demons know, believe and tremble at the word of God. The preacher can’t make you put down your vices. You must repent, be baptized, and be filled with the Holy Ghost/Spirit. Evidenced by speaking in another tongue. You will be transformed! Your transformation will be evidenced by the way you now live your life. You will not burn in fire. The fire of the Holy Spirit will be given to you. No vampire, demon, fallen angel, nor Satan himself can overcome you. Just as in the movies, you have the power not to open the door to let them into your life. All of those people were sinners. None of them had the answer to eternal freedom and eternal life. Don’t be fooled. You must repent! Nothing but the blood of Jesus Christ can wash away your sins! I am not an actor in a movie. I have seen both sides. I have seen spirits. Good and evil. The unseen is real. Hollywood deceives and distracts. I am telling and pleading. Please give your life to Jesus Christ before the bite of death comes.
It is appointed unto man once to die and then the judgement.
Hebrews 9:27-28
That at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow those of Heaven, and those on earth, and those under the earth. And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:10-11.
Perhaps you don’t believe in the Bible. I understand. My testimony is long. But all I can say is….It’s all true. Period!
God be with you all!