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DOP – Keenan Lynch

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Keenan Lynch

Cinematographer | Narrative & Documentary

Keenan Lynch’s passion for cinema began at home: every Tuesday he and his dad would rent the latest releases – comparing VHS, LaserDisc, and DVD quality – and Keenan got free rein on his dad’s MiniDV and VHS cameras.

“My love of movies kind of started there… he always let me have free range to play around with them.”

Though he entered film school aiming to direct, halfway through he realized he was “more focused on the visuals,” transitioned into shooting, and built his career from camera assisting and gaffing into full‑time cinematography.

Visual Style:

Keenan describes his signature look as “naturally saturated” – rich colours and controlled contrast that still feel organic. His camera sits low and handheld to bring viewers into intimate proximity:

“I like to operate handheld low… it’s a perspective I like to shoot. You can get really close to people and get beautiful close‑ups that don’t distort the face.”

He pushes textures and colour depth while preserving a natural vibe.

Preferred Camera Package:

Keenan’s everyday build: lean, responsive, and optimized for texture and colour.

  • Camera: ARRI Alexa 35
     “The Alexa 35 has great dynamic range… the capabilities of true 4K are also great.
  • Lenses: Zeiss Super Speeds (or TLS K35)
     “When you open up to T1.3, that ‘hellation’ comes up – that’s just so beautiful.
  • Support:
    • O’Connor 12575 Head
    • Tall Legs & Baby Legs
    • Hi‑Hat
    • Telescoping Shape Handles
    • Vario 5 EasyRig
  • Matte Box & Filters:
    • ARRI LMB25 3‑Stage
    • Drop‑In Diopter Tray
    • 4×56 IRND (.3, .6)
    • 4×56 Black Satin (1/8, 1/4)
    • Rota Pola
    • Diopters (½, 1, 2)
  • Power:
    • 4× Anton Bauer On‑boards
    • 6× VCLX Block Batteries

“Keeping it small, keeping it simple… it’s a really great way to capture images.”

Go‑To Accessories:
  • Filtration: Black Satin or diopters on the rear stage: “I always have some type of filtration.”
  • Egg Crates: “It’s probably egg crates… they’re a game changer on set – just control your light.”
  • Stills Camera: Keenan’s Fuji XE4 doubles as a director’s viewfinder for quick pre‑scout framing – his “underrated gem.”
The One Thing He Forgets:

“Probably egg crates… whenever I’m getting soft boxes, it’s something I catch quick now, but that used to slip my mind.”

Rent Keenan's Kit:

Shoot with Keenan’s exact setup by Contacting Ontario Camera and requesting this package.

Advice for Emerging Filmmakers:

“Go with your vision… lean into your tendencies, lean into the things that you like, because that’s what makes you unique.”

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