In this wide-ranging conversation, cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC sits down with Panavision Senior Vice President of Optical Engineering Dan Sasaki to break down the visual language of Sinners — from early format experiments to shooting large-format IMAX film with lenses designed to have personality, texture, and what Autumn calls “steez.”
Together, they explore how lens character shapes performance, how format decisions evolve alongside story and VFX, and what it takes to push visual language forward while navigating studio-scale filmmaking. Along the way, Autumn reflects on collaboration, creative conviction, and the importance of building trust — with your tools, your crew, and your partners.
Find this on the Panavision website at
panavision.com/highlights/highlights-detail/autumn-durald-arkapaw-asc-on-filming-sinners-in-ultra-panavision-70-and-imax
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – The Origin of “Grilled Cheese”
01:20 – Defining “Steez” in Lenses
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