Daryn Okada - Biography
A brief background on the cinematographer.

Live Chat Transcript
Missed the chat? Here’s the full transcript of our fast-paced and comprehensive session with Okada.

The Guild Conversation
Journalist Bob Fisher talks with the cinematographer about the importance of shooting a film in its natural location, his cinematic influences and his own professional journey through film.

Listen to audio excerpts from the interview
Mr. Okada speaks on efforts to deter runaway production, bringing extraordinary creatures to life and what “fixing it in post”really means in these six sound bytes.

Articles

Paparazzi: How and Why a Hollywood-themed Movie was Shot in LA
The cinematographer explains how the filmmakers convinced producers to shoot an Los Angeles film in L.A.

Creating Reality Within a Fantasy World
Okada talked with the ICG Magazine about talking with the animals in Dr. Dolittle 2.

Shooting Texas Rangers
Okada spoke with cinematographer.com about how he rendered 19th century Texas for this period film.

From Fiction to Film: The Legacy of Anna Karenina
In 1997, the cinematographer shed light on his work on the film version of the Russian classic.