Matt Workman: From Light Meters to Game Engines and the Future of Cinematography
This week, we’re joined by Matt Workman, filmmaker, developer, and creator of Cine Tracer, for a candid look at the shifting landscape of cinematography. We explore how filmmakers can better communicate, justify resources, and protect their creative choices in a rapidly evolving industry, and why futureproofing your skillset now means knowing both a light meter and a game engine. From the emergence of virtual production to the democratization of 3D previsualization, Workman unpacks how technology like Unreal Engine, once reserved for high-budget productions, is becoming a daily tool for working DPs.
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Matt Workman
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Peter Pascucci
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Lauren Guiteras
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