What Hollywood Knows and You DON'T: What's More Cinematic Lighting or Camera?

Is it the camera sensor or the lighting setup that truly creates the "cinema look"? Many beginners get caught in the gear acquisition syndrome trap, thinking a Sony A7S III, Canon R5 II, or a Fujifilm X-H2S will magically fix their footage. But if you're chasing that elusive 3D pop and micro contrast, the secret often lies in cinematic lighting techniques rather than just a full-frame mirrorless camera.