A collection built on refinement, intention, and enduring craft. These are the instruments that shape the Roux method selected with care, tested through experience, and designed to support the kind of work that holds its value long after the shutter closes.
002: THE ARCHIVIST’S VAULT
The tools of the trade are not incidental they’re intentional. This vault holds the systems, forms, and references that support every Roux session. From cinematic preparation to archival care, each entry is built to reinforce consistency, clarity, and creative precision. Use them to sharpen your practice or to build one of your own.
Method shapes the memory
Tools for the Work
A pre session worksheet designed to clarify vision, align logistics, and structure your approach from first contact to delivery.
The Director’s Checklist
A printable form to log light patterns, spatial qualities, and directional needs for both studio and natural settings.
Location & Lighting Journal
A streamlined guide for articulating expectations, creative tone, and session flow with clients or collaborators.
Communication Brief
Session Blueprints
Best practices for caring for negatives, contact sheets, and fragile printed materials.
Archival Handling Notes
A breakdown of print formats, materials, and mounting options best suited to archival preservation.
Framing & Material Guide
A reference for secure storage, image duplication, and long-term digital maintenance.
Digital Preservation Standards
Archival Protocols
These cinematic templates are built for photographers and directors who think in movement and mood. Each resource distills Roux’s visual language structured enough for clarity, open enough for interpretation. Whether you’re directing a still series or assembling a moving portrait, these tools support a workflow where story drives every frame.
Resources for directing and documenting with cinematic depth.
CINEMATIC TEMPLATES
• STATIC HOLD // 16:09
Post-session notes for assessing performance, technical success, and emotional tone.
Scene Debrief Sheet
Track shot types, lenses, and motion direction to support continuity and story coherence.
Shot Sequence Log
A printable sheet for visual planning and narrative framing ahead of film or digital shoots.
Storyboard Planner
Studio-tested gear and materials used across Roux sessions.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
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Precision in handheld film shooting with tactile manual control and cinematic sharpness.
Contax G2 Rangefinder
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The digital counterpart for sharp editorial detail and agile scene adaptation.
Canon R5 Mirrorless Body
Natural looking light with professional control ideal for sculpting indoor shadows.
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Aputure 300D Lighting Kit
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For teams capturing cinematic footage clarity in field audio is everything.
Rode NTG3 Boom Mic
Roux’s recommended locations and partners across Europe.
Highlighting a curated list of versatile, photograph friendly spaces.
Curated for cinematic clarity.
STUDIO NETWORK
Cliffs that collapse into the sea, pale skies, and windswept grass every frame shaped by weather, texture, and light.
Étretat, France
A suspended hilltop village lost in time—stone arches, golden light, and an ancient silence perfect for intimate portraits.
Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy
Still lake waters, pastel rooftops, and alpine mist. A visual poem for solitude, reflection, and enduring character studies.
Hallstatt, Austria
Lush forests, romantic palaces, and surreal color—an entire landscape that feels imagined, yet photographs like memory.
Sintra, Portugal
Roux’s personal styling staples that appear across sessions.
Intended to inspire tonal cohesion and timelessness.
Built for tonal consistency and timeless wear.
SIGNATURE INVENTORY
Archival Storage Crate (Black)
Textured Backdrop in Olive & Stone
Retro 70s Radio Unit
Mid-Century Armchair (Camel Leather)
A short list of props and set pieces that add depth, reference, or visual texture to Roux sessions.
CURATED OBJECTS
If you have questions about any of the resources shared here or if you’re seeking something more tailored to your session feel free to reach out. Whether it’s a specific recommendation, additional materials, or creative direction, I’m always glad to provide more considered guidance.
