Tal Lazar — Cinematographer, Educator, and Author

Tal Lazar is a cinematographer, educator, and author based in New York City. His writing, courses, films, and podcast cover cinematography, visual storytelling, AI in filmmaking, and creative education. His book Cinematography Beyond Technique (Routledge, 2025) is used by film students and working professionals worldwide. Tal has taught at AFI Conservatory, Columbia University, Sundance, and Berklee College of Music, and consults on AI strategy and curriculum design for schools and other organizations. This site is for filmmakers, cinematography students, film educators, creative technologists, and anyone interested in the intersection of visual storytelling, teaching, and emerging technology.