Selected Works

Tsar Mother (2026)
(Writer, Director, Camera, Colorist, Composer, Actor).

Khrupkoe (2024)
dir. Maxim Anshin
(Sound Producing)

About

Hi. I'm Pavel (Paul) Buchik. A cinematographer, colorist, photographer, visual artist, voiceover artist, sound designer, and composer.

My entire life has been defined by the intersection of image and sound. A journey with visuals began in 2003 through analog photography and traditional darkroom printing. I remain deeply passionate about working with film and exploring the core physics of image formation.

A long period of my life was dedicated to studying design. I hold a Master’s degree in Graphic Design from the Ural State University of Architecture and Art. Following graduation, I worked with magazines and digital publications, focusing on editorial design, layout, branding, and illustration.


My visual language is inspired by the cinematography of Robby Müller and Roger Deakins, alongside the directorial visions of David Lynch, Jim Jarmusch, and Andrey Zvyagintsev.

Light is never just light; shadow is never just shadow; color is never just color. I am constantly listening to what lighting and composition are trying to say—seeking the world, the mood, and the hidden reality that emerge through visible forms. It is a compelling, never-ending fascination.

Sound Gear

RME Babyface Pro
RØDE NT1-A
AKG D7

Zoom F1 + XYH-6
dbx® 286s Preamp
Sony MDR-7506
Beyerdynamic DT 150
Focal Alpha 80

Visual Gear

Fujifilm X100V
Canon 6D
Mamiya RB67
Canon EOS-1
DJI Mini FMC
Zhiyun Crane-M2
Lots of FIlm Cameras
Krokus color 4SL

Softwear

DaVinci Resolve
Photoshop / Lightroom
Illustrator
Ableton Live
Adobe Audition

Expertise

Color Correction
Color Grading
Video Editing
Photography
Film Developing
Darkroom printing
Painting
Sound Producing
Art History