Cinematographer Todd Banhazl (Winning Time, Hustlers, Nike), when asked for tips for young cinematographers:

“Make the most personal thing possible, and really try to spend time shooting what you love in the way that you love it. I really mean that. I don't know if that means it sounds like a platitude, but like, there's a lot of cinematographers out there now that I feel like the technology has been democratized, like everyone's a DP, so I think the thing that sets you apart is making the work personal, and like being brave to make it personal.”

Be brave and make the work you love!

And really, this interview is all about using older video cameras for Olivia Rodrigo’s music video, so don’t be afraid to use old tech!