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Rina Yang

Filmmaker
British·b. 1986·Website ↗
Known for:
First Asian woman to join the British Society of Cinematographers. BAFTA Breakthrough 2020. Shot Nanny (Sundance Grand Jury Prize), Euphoria S2, and The Fire Inside.
Education:
Met Film School, London (BA Practical Filmmaking, University of West London)

Rina Yang is a British cinematographer born to a Korean family and raised in Japan. She studied at the Met Film School in London and began her career shooting music videos before gaining recognition with the BAFTA-winning BBC film Sitting in Limbo. She shot an episode of Euphoria Season 2 for HBO and the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Nanny (2022), both of which established her as one of the most in-demand cinematographers working today. She was selected as a BAFTA Breakthrough in 2020 and became the first Asian woman admitted to the British Society of Cinematographers. Her credits also include The Fire Inside (2024) for MGM and O'dessa for Searchlight Pictures.

Rina Yang's Gear List(8)

Sony Venice

Sony

Product description

The Sony Venice is a full-frame (36x24mm) digital cinema camera launched in 2017, capable of capturing up to 6K resolution. It features dual base ISO (500 and 2500), 15 stops of dynamic range, an internal 8-position optical ND filter system, and switchable imager modes for full-frame and Super 35 coverage. Succeeded by the Venice 2 in late 2021.

Connection note

Primary camera on Nanny (2022), sometimes with Rialto extension system. Also used on The Fire Inside (2024).
Source: Interview ↗
Panavision Ultra Panatar 1.3x Anamorphic Lenses

Panavision

Connection note

Used on Nanny for "Amy's world." 1.3x anamorphic squeeze for subtle anamorphic qualities.
Source: Interview ↗
Panavision H Series Lenses

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Spherical lenses on Nanny for "Aisha's world" to give a "more grounded and spontaneous feel."
Source: Interview ↗
Panavision Panaspeed Lenses

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Modified Panaspeeds on The Fire Inside. All T1.4; primary focal lengths 29mm and 40mm.
Source: Interview ↗
ARRI SkyPanel S60

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Product description

ARRI's full-color LED soft light panel with a 645 x 300 mm aperture, producing the equivalent output of a 2000W tungsten soft light while drawing a maximum of 450W. Offers adjustable color temperature from 2,800K to 10,000K, achieving a CRI of 95 and TLCI of 90. Controllable via onboard knobs, DMX, or LAN. Replaced by the SkyPanel S60 Pro in 2024.

Connection note

Used on Nanny alongside S360-C models for LED lighting setups.
Source: Interview ↗
Astera Tubes

Astera

Product description

Battery-powered wireless LED tube lights made in Germany, controllable via built-in LumenRadio wireless DMX. The Titan Tube model delivers 2,900 lumens at 72W with CRI and TLCI ratings of 96+, and runs up to 20 hours on a charge. IP65 rated for outdoor use.

Connection note

Astera Titan tubes used on Nanny for practical and accent lighting.
Source: Interview ↗
ARRI ALEXA 35

ARRI

Product description

ARRI's Super 35 format digital cinema camera, announced in June 2022. Features a 4.6K sensor (4608 x 3164) with ARRI's REVEAL Color Science, measuring 17 stops of dynamic range. Records up to 120 fps in formats including ARRIRAW and Apple ProRes.

Connection note

Used on O'dessa (2025) for Searchlight Pictures.
Source: Website ↗
Panavision E Series Anamorphic Lenses

Panavision

Product description

Panavision's compact anamorphic prime lenses with a 2x squeeze factor. Smaller and lighter than the C Series anamorphics, making them practical for handheld and Steadicam work. They produce the characteristic oval bokeh and horizontal flares of front-anamorphic designs.

Connection note

Used on O'dessa alongside B Series and Tribe7 BlackWing lenses.
Source: Website ↗
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