Crafting a Cinematographer's Gaze, with Sade Ndya

01/29/2024

Cinematographer Sade Ndya's creative style is grounded in surreal-like imagery, intricate attention to production design, and dynamic lighting that portrays the beauty in being Black. Her presentation covers the technical and creative aspects of cinematography, because her vision, or "gaze," informs her gear choices.

  • 0:00 - Beginnings
  • 4:26 - What is a Cinematographer's "Gaze"?
  • 6:58 - Ndya's Work
  • 16:13 - How Do We Find Our Gaze?
  • 21:40 - The Role of a Cinematographer
  • 27:11 - Behind the Scenes for Soñadora
  • 37:20 - Commercial for Black Panther
  • 38:24 - Website
  • 39:15 - Demographics and Community

What sort of impact does your life make on your "gaze" and therefore your creative work? Share your thoughts down below.