How Cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné Crafted the Look of ‘Severance’

Apple TV's hit series Severance is celebrated for its engaging story, incredible acting performances, and striking visuals. PetaPixel spoke with Severance cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné, one of the masterminds behind the show's eye-catching aesthetic, clever camera shots (like the iconic elevator transition zoom dolly sequence), and, as of season two, direction as well.

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Swiss Guard Soldiers Carry Anti-Drone Rifles Ahead of Pope Francis’ Funeral

Swiss Guard soldiers have been spotted wielding huge anti-drone rifles ahead of Pope Francis’s funeral this weekend -- with a no-fly zone already in place around Vatican City.

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Wild Chimps Caught on Camera Sharing Alcoholic Fruit

A remote camera set up by a group of British researchers captured chimpanzees in West Africa consuming and sharing alcoholic fruit.

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Weather Balloon Captures Airliner Whizzing Underneath It at 500 MPH

A 360-degree camera attached to a weather balloon captured an airliner flying beneath it at an astonishing speed of 500 miles per hour (800 kilometers per hour).

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The Three Moments That Brought Nikon Back From the Brink

PetaPixel has written at length about how impressive it is that Nikon was able to turn its business around. From teetering on the brink to its now soaring success, the last five years have been an incredible journey for the company. Speaking to PetaPixel, Nikon attributes its phoenix-like revival to three key moments.

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This Photographer Shot 1970s New York From the Hip

In July 1973, Mark Cohen spent a month living in a dorm room at New York University (NYU) while taking part in a film production workshop. His daily classes were short so he used his free time to walk around the city with his camera.

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Apple May Move US iPhone Production to India to Avoid Trump’s China Tariffs

Apple is reportedly planning to switch assembly of all iPhones it sells in the U.S. to India as the company seeks to reduce its reliance on China amid President Trump’s trade war.

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20 Award-Winning Photos From ’10 Years of Remembering Wildlife’

The 10th entry in the Remembering Wildlife photography book series features beautiful wildlife images aimed at raising awareness and funds to protect endangered species. It's a good cause and a stunning example of the positive impact photographers can make.

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A Complete Guide to Deep-Sky Astrophotography

While photographing wide-angle nightscapes is a common occurrence for astrophotographers, not many capture the faint nebulae and distant galaxies hidden beyond the Milky Way. Trevor Jones, creator of AstroBackyard, turned his obsession with space into a dedicated passion, teaching himself astrophotography to share the deep-sky he first witnessed through a telescope. Now a successful YouTuber and respected voice in the community, Jones helps demystify the process.

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Why Photographers Should Care About the New Content Authenticity App

Adobe just released the public beta of its free Content Authenticity app, and photographers should take notice.

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