Cinematography by Laurent Basset - Expert Storytelling Through Film
Years of experience as a director have sharpened my storytelling skills through the lens.
About
Background
Cinematography
Cinematography
I have had a passion for photography since I was seven years old, growing up in France. At that time, I never imagined this love would evolve into a successful career as a director. During my senior year of high school, I had the incredible opportunity to be involved with the groundbreaking film TRON. This experience in the world of compu
I have had a passion for photography since I was seven years old, growing up in France. At that time, I never imagined this love would evolve into a successful career as a director. During my senior year of high school, I had the incredible opportunity to be involved with the groundbreaking film TRON. This experience in the world of computer animation inspired me to study Graphic Design and Visual Communication at UCLA. My education there eventually guided me towards camera work, where I focused on storytelling through news, current events, and documentaries. During this period, I reported on significant events such as the Mexico City Earthquake (1985), the Exxon Valdez Oil spill (1989), and the Los Angeles Riots (1992). Additionally, I served as the director of photography for numerous performance music videos for a show focusing on the Los Angeles underground music scene called MusiCalifornia.
Cinematography
Cinematography
Cinematography
Telling stories has always been a part of my life, but developing my skills as a director to communicate these narratives visually has taken time. Exposure to a multitude of situations and locations over the years has significantly strengthened my storytelling ability, enabling me to convey a mood or feeling effectively through my shots.
Telling stories has always been a part of my life, but developing my skills as a director to communicate these narratives visually has taken time. Exposure to a multitude of situations and locations over the years has significantly strengthened my storytelling ability, enabling me to convey a mood or feeling effectively through my shots. In the realm of reality TV, I have worked as the director of photography for a wide range of shows—including competition programs, docu-dramas, comedies, travel shows, cooking segments, relationship dynamics, game shows, investment projects, social experiments, and animal rescues. My storytelling approach revolves around instinctively knowing what feels right; for instance, should I shoot a scene handheld or utilize a tripod? Should the camera lead or follow? In both documentary work and reality TV, these decisions often demand quick thinking. Ultimately, I believe in maximizing each location's potential, making the most of its best light and layout to enhance the overall storytelling experience.
Directing
Cinematography
Directing
Directing has provided me with a fresh perspective on my craft and a renewed boost to my storytelling abilities and DP skills, which I have more recently integrated into AI workflows. It is incredibly rewarding to be more closely involved in the behind-the-scenes process of creating content and pitching ideas at a Network level. Additiona
Directing has provided me with a fresh perspective on my craft and a renewed boost to my storytelling abilities and DP skills, which I have more recently integrated into AI workflows. It is incredibly rewarding to be more closely involved in the behind-the-scenes process of creating content and pitching ideas at a Network level. Additionally, my experience as a director of photography has made it easy to connect with both the producers and the camera, grip, and lighting departments.