Behind the TLS Cine Lenses : Stories from Around the World

Behind the TLS Cine Lenses

Cinematographers worldwide have chosen GTC Patron TLS lenses to meet the unique challenges of each project. Discover how filmmakers in Hollywood, Europe, Asia, and beyond have brought their visions to life with TLS cine lenses.


Sturla Brandth Grøvlen (Copenhagen)

Exploring the Creative Freedom of 'Another Round' with TLS Rehoused Canon K35 Lenses

Sturla Brandth Grøvlen

“We shot about 95% of the film handheld, moving a lot between close-ups and almost macro shots, without losing mobility. The lightweight nature of the K35s helped keep everything fluid.”
- Sturla Brandth Grøvlen

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Alfredo Altamirano AMC (Mexico)

Blending Vintage and Modern: Alfredo Altamirano’s Experience with TLS Mamiya 645 Lenses

Alfredo Altamirano

"The TLS Mamiya 645 lenses strike a perfect balance between vintage aesthetics and modern resolution, offering exceptional versatility. They are equally suited to naturalistic and technically complex productions. I find it hard to match their elegance, softness, and ability to reveal the world through such a nuanced lens."
- Alfredo Altamirano AMC

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Naomi Amarger (Paris)

Naomi Amarger on Crafting Emotion and Atmosphere in Divertimento

Naomi Amarger

"The Canon K35s gave us the expressive quality we needed while allowing me to move smoothly within the set."
- Naomi Amarger

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Swaraj Sriwastav (Mumbai)

Exploring Visual Depth with TLS Vega Lenses in MC Stan’s Music Video ‘Farrey'

Swaraj Sriwastav

"We aimed for deep, clean blacks and even contrast throughout the image, and TLS Vega lenses truly delivered." 
- Swaraj Sriwastav DoP

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