Cinematography
Visual development, lighting and camera. A creative partner for the director and a considered visual approach throughout the shoot.
People, light and movement. Cinematography that gives a story its voice — from the first idea to the final frame.
FROM IDEA TO IMAGEFeature film, documentary, television or a brand story. Finding a form that serves the subject.
Visual development, lighting and camera. A creative partner for the director and a considered visual approach throughout the shoot.
A camera that moves with the story. The Steadicam Archer 2 system brings precision and feeling to camera movement.
Finding the rhythm of a story. Shaping footage and editing in DaVinci Resolve — with attention to people, emotion and the whole.
Selected work across feature films, documentary, television and company portraits.

Kertu
Directed by Ilmar Raag · Cinematography
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Klass
Directed by Ilmar Raag · Cinematography
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Elavad pildid
Directed by Hardi Volmer · Cinematography
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Väikelinna detektiivid ja Valge Daami saladus
Directed by René Vilbre · Cinematography
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Kaotatud paradiis
Directed by Günter Atteln
Cinematography
Kosmosest Eestisse: astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann
Watch on ERRSelected cinematography for Estonian television.
Two promotional clips from the television series.
Concept and execution — campaigns, television promos and stories with personality.
Cameras, lenses, lighting and support for different stories. The kit is tailored to each production.
Sony FX6
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
DJI Osmo Action 6
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
XEEN Classic PL cine primes — 14, 24, 35, 50, 85 & 135 mm
Sony & Canon zooms, Samyang lenses
AstrHori 2× macro probe & PolarPro LightLeak
Nanlite Forza 60C
Nanlite PavoTube II 6C
Nanlite PavoTube II 15C
SmallRig RC 120B · SmallRig RF 10C
Softboxes, lantern & C-stands
Steadicam Archer 2 with VOLT gimbal
SIRUI fluid head & carbon-fibre tripod
Low camera dolly & suction-cup support
Hollyland Pyro 5 & Pyro 7
Teradek Bolt 500 LT — 1 transmitter, 2 receivers
Sound Devices PIX 240i & director’s monitors
Tilta Nucleus-M wireless lens control
DJI Mic 2 & PicoStream wireless microphones
Detailed equipment list available upon request.
Studios, broadcasters and organisations across film, television and commissioned productions.
Share your idea, your shooting plans and the kind of visual partner you are looking for.
Get in touch about your production.
Behind Kinosilm is Estonia-based cinematographer, director and editor Kristjan-Jaak Nuudi, a graduate of the National Film and Television School, UK.
His work spans feature films, documentary and television. He is drawn to the people inside a story, its atmosphere and the way a moving camera can bring us closer.
Kristjan-Jaak Nuudi is a member of EFA and ESC.
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