American Cinematographer - December 2023 - 63

Laustsen examines photographs with
actors Barrino and Colman Domingo.
Priority on Pre-Lighting
During the pre-light of a key dance sequence in the juke joint, the idea of
switching off all the lights mid-scene and transitioning to silhouetted,
moonlit dancers emerged. This departure from the script was tested and
successfully implemented by removing the set's ceiling - a feat only
possible due to pre-lighting.
" I think pre-lighting is the best thing you can do as a cinematographer
if you can afford it, " Laustsen maintains. " It lets you explore the
look without the clock ticking. It's vital, and not just for the cinematographer;
it's good for the movie. "
Vivid Hues
One of the guidelines Bazawule and Laustsen established was that they
would avoid a faded, sepia-toned period look for the early 1900s American
South. Instead, they strove for a colorful reality rooted in Celie's vivid
imagination. " I think the typical 'period look' comes from the reference
images filmmakers are using - often photographs that have survived, "
Bazawule reflects. " But the reality was a world of vivid color. Dan and I
were adamant that we were going to push past photographs and push
into the rich world those photographs were taken in. "
The team exercised restraint in the final grade, which was carried out
at Company 3 with senior colorist Stefan Sonnenfeld, an ASC associate
member. " Our dailies were very rich, " Laustsen says. " Everybody put so
much effort into the color palette, from the production designer to the
costume designer, and I wanted that to be maintained. " Regarding Black
skin tones, he notes, " Rule one is, don't underexpose. But the Alexa sees
into shadows so well that it wasn't an issue. "
Expressive Lighting
Production designer Paul Austerberry, who also collaborated with
Laustsen on The Shape of Water (AC Jan. '18), helped realize Bazawule's
vision of a vibrant, colorful look, while Laustsen's deft use of bright
outdoor lighting and practicals sculpted and emphasized both the sets
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