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Hinnudi is a visual epilogue where memories, people, and places converge to shape a lasting sense of belonging.
“The Cooke SP3s brought a sense of depth and character that perfectly complemented the emotional tone of Hinnudi. Their compact design paired seamlessly with the Sony systems, allowing us to move quickly while retaining an image that felt organic, dimensional, and deeply connected to the story.”Karthik Shetty, Director of Photography
Lens information:
Lens series: SP3
Focal Lengths: 18, 25, 32, 50, 75, 100mm.
Camera: Sony FX3
Format: Digital
Production information:
Directors of Photography: Karthik Shetty
DOP Instagram: @karthi.shettyyy
DOP Website: karthikshetty.my.canva.site
DOP Email: karthikshetty1210@gmail.com
Production Company: Rectangle Films
Production Company website: www.rectanglefilms.com
Director & Colorist: @karthi.shettyyy
Producers: Narayan Sharma, Yogesh Srinivas, Sumanth Shetty
Rental House: Rectangle studios
Rental House Website: rectanglestudios.com
For the epilogue, I was looking for lenses that could bring a sense of character and emotional depth to the imagery while remaining practical for a lightweight Sony system setup.
The Cooke SP3 lenses delivered a rendering that felt organic and immersive, particularly in the way they handled skin tones, focus falloff, and highlight transitions.
A significant portion of the film was shot in natural environments across coastal regions of karnataka, often relying on available light and rapidly changing conditions.
The compact size of the SP3s allowed us to work efficiently without sacrificing image quality. Their lightweight construction also made them particularly well suited to the agile shooting style required for the project.
What stood out most was the dimensionality they brought to the image. The smooth transition from focus to defocus helped isolate subjects naturally while preserving a strong sense of environment. Combined with controlled contrast and subtle warmth, the lenses produced images that felt inviting and emotionally connected rather than overly clinical.
The consistency across the focal lengths was equally valuable. Whether moving from wider environmental frames to intimate close-ups, the visual character remained cohesive throughout the film, helping establish a unified visual language that complemented the reflective nature of the music.
Karthik Shetty | Director of Photography.
