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Interview: ‘Picard’ Cinematographer Crescenzo G.P. Notarile Brings his Rock & Roll Aesthetic to a beloved Franchise
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 was a love letter to fans of The Next Generation. One of the most satisfying elements was seeing the characters and the ships we love, elevated with contemporary cinematography and special effects. Since the original series aired in 1966, Star Trek has always been on the cutting edge of visual effects and photography. The artists and technicians behind Star Trek’s signature look are always boldly pushing the frontier of what’s possible.
How do they do it? By hiring Cinematographers like Crescenzo G.P. Notarile who brings a lifetime of experience and a wonderfully passionate perspective to the franchise. I was fortunate enough to sit down with Crescenzo for Awards Radar to discuss his career and most recent work on Picard Season 3.
Known for darker and grittier shows like Gotham and Your Honor, Crescenzo may seem like an odd choice to visualize a series known for its optimistic vision of humanity. The answer is in Crescenzo’s past. He cut his teeth in the wild and expressive genre of music videos and live concert films, a genre known…
