How to Stay Ahead in a Changing Film Industry | Katie Eleneke on Industry Talks

Join Seth Miranda from Adorama Cinema at NAB 2026 for a conversation with cinematographer Katie Eleneke. She shares her journey from still photography to DP work, and how she navigates fast-changing film technology while embracing technical challenges over trends. They discuss modern filmmaking, balancing creativity with client demands, and the impact of AI on production and post workflows. Katie also breaks down how on-set constraints shape lighting, camera choices, and decision-making. A look at what it takes to stay relevant in today’s film industry through adaptability, collaboration, and problem-solving. Chapters 00:00 Intro and meet Katie Klenack 00:45 DP journey stills to cinema 1:20 Film tech changes immersive media adaptation 2:34 DP mindset technical challenges over directing 3:25 Production reality and workflows 4:41 Shot on iPhone vs. real production 6:49 Client managing expectations on set 9:36 AI in filmmaking camera and post production impact 14:46 On set decisions trust experience and under pressure 15:34 Outro SUBSCRIBE TO ADORAMA CINEMA: 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaCinema #aifilmmaking #cinematography #adoramacinema ___________ 𝔸𝔻𝕆ℝ𝔸𝕄𝔸 ⫸ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ⫸ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ⫸ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ⫸ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama MORE 𝔸𝔻𝕆ℝ𝔸𝕄𝔸 ⫸ Shop online https://www.adorama.com/l/Video/ ⫸ Shop in-store https://www.adorama.com/g/nyc-store ⫸ Rent https://www.adoramarentals.com/ ⫸ Business https://www.adorama.com/business/solution/video/ ⫸ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/category/video/ ⫸ Print https://www.printique.com/ ___________ Katie Eleneke https://www.katieeleneke.com/ Host: Seth Miranda https://www.instagram.com/lastxwitness/ ___________ Deepen your understanding of filmmaking; we can't wait to have you back!