Dive into more "Filmmaker Conversations" here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC9U5Ot3T103K3y-FLW5bnZWWKAxxhBYB Cinematographer Miguel Cármenes discusses how his upbringing in Ecuador shaped his relationship with light, color, and shadow — and how that perspective evolved after moving to the UK. From shaping equatorial sun with mirrors to recreating sunset on a studio-built street set, he reflects on adapting cinematic language to character psychology, lighting comedy with emotional range, and collaborating closely with his gaffer and Panalux to build scalable, flexible lighting systems. Whether shooting music videos, studio comedy, or large-scale commercial work, Miguel’s approach is rooted in curiosity, speed, and preserving the joy of filmmaking. Find this video on the Panavision website here: panavision.com/highlights/highlights-detail/cinematographer-miguel-carmenes-shaping-light-from-ecuador-to-the-uk #MiguelCármenes #Cinematography #Filmmaking #Panalux #...