Cinematographer Leung Ming-Kai, or Kai to his friends, is someone working at the top of his game. His images are soulful, and his process of getting them from the script to his brain and then onto the screen is a thing to study. Kai has been shooting all over the world. His latest project, All Shall Be Well, is a heartfelt drama with deep, emotional shots that help contribute to the film's tone and staying power. We got the chance to sit down with Kai and talk about his process and the film. Let's dive in. - YouTube www.youtube.com 1. Hey Kai! All Shall Be Well marks your second collaboration with director Ray Yeung. How has your collaboration evolved since Suk Suk?Aesthetically, there are similarities between the two films: each employs realism with restraint, yet is deeply emotional. I think this sensibility is inherent in Ray’s storytelling, so the second time around, a lot of decisions between us were able to go without saying. Our usual process of exchanging visual references and storyboarding or shot-listing was the same, but I think we were more confident, and our planning was more about the broad strokes. Also, this time, Ray is tackling broader social issues. Not only is All Shall Be Well about sexual minorities, it also deals with traditional family values, the clash of social classes, and the housing crisis. The film also involves many more characters. So he and I talked more about these characters and locations. We wanted to...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 31 October