249 - The Cinematography of The Studio

Director of Photography Adam Newport-Berra joins us to discuss his incredible work on “The Studio,” the hilarious behind-the-scenes satire now streaming on Apple TV+. The cinematographer shares how he helped co-creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg pull off the show’s bold cinematic concept: shooting nearly every scene as a continuous long take. Join us as we go behind the camera on episode two, “The Oner,” a technical and comedic marvel executed as one uninterrupted 25-minute shot. Newport-Berra details the challenges of capturing ensemble performances, navigating comedic timing, and using cinematography to enhance the absurdity of Hollywood.

“I think one thing I really learned on this show is to just never say no... Seth and Evan really supported me and believed in me... and it created an environment where it was almost impossible to say no, because we were so creative that we were always able to come up with a solution.”

—Adam Newport-Berra, Director of Photography, “The Studio”

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