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Articles, interviews and conversations about cinematography, filmmaking and shooting in extreme environments.

FILMING VERTIGO

Two experiences of filming in vertical environments, from mountain terrain to suspended camera work, and the specific cinematographic and technical challenges involved.

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MASSIS, MONT BLANC, MONSTRO, SIGMA

Shooting in extreme high-altitude conditions

Shooting in the Mont Blanc massif with RED MONSTRO 8K VV and SIGMA Cine lenses, with a lightweight crew working in extreme mountain conditions.

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TOUT SCHUSS

A conversation with cinematographer Stéphan Massis AFC

Stéphan Massis discusses his career and his approach to cinematography on the feature film Tout schuss, directed by Stéphan Archinard and François Prévôt-Leygonie.

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TWO FILMS, TWO VISUAL APPROACHES

Les Disparus de la Forêt-Noire & Une confession

Stéphan Massis AFC discusses two different approaches to cinematography using Sony VENICE and ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses on Les Disparus de la Forêt-Noire and Une confession.

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LE CINÉMA EST UN COMBAT

L'Ukraine au Micro Salon 2026

A personal account of the Ukrainian presence at the 2026 Micro Salon and a reflection on filmmaking in a country at war.

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