In the final episode of season one, Shannon Tindle and John Knoll return to Lighter Darker to discuss the much debated use of lens flares in film and animation. John talks about rejection and how to know when a project isn’t right for you. Our hosts and guests share some of their favorite lens flares and how to use the technique correctly (and incorrectly).
June 3, 2025
Content Markers
[00:00:00]
Intro
[00:02:42]
Questions from the Mailbag
[00:11:29]
Rejection Letters
[00:53:39]
The Martini
[01:00:28]
Outro
Episode Links and Show Info
- John Knoll – IMDb
- Shannon Tindle – IMDb
- “Hook” (1991) Tinkerbell Lens Flares
- “Visions of Light” documentary on cinematography, HD remaster
- “Star Wars” (1977), timestamp 6:14
The Martini
Todd: Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions, by Edward Zwick
John: Portrait Artist of the Year
Jenny: Batman Resurrection
Shannon:
Rob:
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