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Case 01 — Documentary

Stitched In Vancouver

Director · Cinematographer · Lead Editor & Colourist

A short-form documentary produced in partnership with the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) and SFU SIAT, exploring the future of sustainable fashion. The film highlights innovative work at LaSalle College. As Team Lead in a 3-person crew, I managed the production and assumed responsibility for the primary visual execution — specifically camera operation and lighting design using the Sony FX30.

Multi-Cam & Lens Choice

I implemented a two-camera interview setup. I used a 30mm lens to establish the subject within their environment, allowing the audience context. For vulnerable moments, I cut to a tight 55mm lens to compress the background and force the viewer's focus onto the subject's expression.

Colour Grading in S-Log3

Captured in 10-bit 4:2:2 Sony S-Log3. This allowed me to prioritize natural skin tones and organic textures — essential for a narrative focused on sustainability.

Lighting Strategy

Used a lean two-light setup (SmallRig RC 120B with Softbox as key, GVM 60W with spotlight mount). For Ana, the GVM provided a sharp rim light to separate her from the background. For Ariana, the GVM was repurposed to spot-illuminate the mannequins in the background.

Ungraded Sony S-Log3 frame from the Stitched In Vancouver documentary, before colour grading The same frame after S-Log3 colour grading by Sran Productions, with natural skin tones Wide interview framing on a 30mm lens, placing the subject in their environment Tight interview framing on a 55mm lens, compressing the background onto the subject
Two-light interview setup for Ana, using a GVM spotlight as a rim light for separation Lighting setup for Ariana, with the GVM repurposed to spot-illuminate background mannequins
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