Cinematographer Rashed Zaman delivered a talk on the intricate relationship between architecture and film at North South University in Dhaka on Thursday.
The department of architecture under the Kathan Lecture Series organised the event, said a press release.
In his lecture, Zaman raised the question, 鈥榃hat is the relationship between architecture and film?鈥�
He explained that architecture played a crucial role in shaping diversity and spatial perception in cinema.
鈥楾hrough the interplay of space and light, and the transition from static to movement, films portray the flow of human perception.鈥� He said, describing filmmaking as a process of image construction, drawing strong parallels to the architectural process of transforming imagination and planning into physical spaces.
Emphasising that his architectural training taught him two essential lessons, he further reflected on the visual literacy of today鈥檚 audiences, noting, 鈥榃e now 鈥渞ead鈥� images more than text, making visual storytelling more significant than ever.鈥�
At the same time, he highlighted key differences between the two disciplines.聽 鈥業n cinematography, visual intention evolves more rapidly than in architecture. Cinematographers face greater compromises due to climate, budget, and adaptability.鈥�
Zaman also referenced the Polish cinematographer Witold Soboci艅ski, whose advice deeply influenced him. 鈥楳ake pictures, don鈥檛 make photographs.鈥�
Exploring the philosophical dimensions of visual storytelling, Zaman asserted, 鈥楽pace is the most important and motivational element, and time is the change of light.鈥�
He emphasised how life stories unfolded through the journey of space and light, tying back to his architectural roots. His contribution to Utsab was particularly noted for its creative use of colour, which he discussed in depth during the session.
The event concluded with the presentation of an NSU crest to Rashed Zaman by department chair, Shahriar Iqbal Raj.