hello all! I am REAL indian cinematographer, REALLY working in India :) (just about started, only two features and three years old, post film school)
yet to see Slumdog, got it as a torrent download, but refuse to watch it and will do so only at the theatres.
i am sure its a well made film, and I look forward to seeing it. BTW, not all Indian films are about escape from reality etc, some are downright ridiculous ;) while some others are really masterpieces.
must watch out for the Gain and video banding...