The cinematography of The Sopranos | Alik Sakharov

Posted on September 30, 2021 in Interviews by Cooke Optics TV

In this episode Alik Sakharov, cinematographer on iconic HBO show, “The Sopranos” talks to Cooke Optics TV about his years working alongside writer/creator David Chase. He touches on how the influence of cinematic heavyweights Martin Scorcese and Francis Ford Coppola served as early references for the show, before experimentations with lenses and coverage lead to a stylish evolution of the series.

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