The cinematographer reflects on his career path and foundation in lighting.
Ben Smithard BSC’s credits include the features The Father and The Son, both with director Florian Zeller. In this video, the cinematographer retraces his career path, beginning in art college and his first forays into the lighting department. He also details his experience using Panalux Sonara variable-white LED fixtures with gaffer Mark Taylor on director Richard Eyre’s feature Allelujah.