Robin Carlein
@robin-carlein
Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai
I'm a film making graduate and a cinematographer, i have worked with different cameras and well knowledge about lighting, framing and composition. I can bring in any type of expected visuals onto the screen
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HANDS THAT SERVE.mp4
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HANDS THAT SERVE
CINEMATOGRAPHER
'Hands that serve' is a documentary about the people behind traditional bamboo craftsmanship the patience, skill, and effort that goes into creating something entirely by hand.
For this project, I wanted the visuals to feel as honest and natural as the people and their work. I shot the entire documentary handheld using natural light, keeping the camera close to the subjects and their process. I used intimate close-ups to capture their hands, expressions, and the small details of their craft, while wider frames helped show their surroundings and the space they work in.
Since I didn't want the visuals to feel too staged or polished, I mostly focused on observing what was happening and finding the right moments to capture. Working only with natural light also made me pay more attention to how I was positioning the camera and using the light that was already there.
This project made me realise how much I enjoy documentary cinematography. being present, observing people, and finding the visuals within what is already happening.
Camera: Canon R8
Lighting: Natural Light
Style: Handheld, Documentary, Observational