The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast Cherry Battle
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Dec 16, 2025 The trio dives into the quirky world of the Cherry Battle short, revealing how they created its slow-motion cherry concept using a phantom camera. They share behind-the-scenes gems about working with Gabourey Sidibe and the chaotic energy of SNL shoots. Laughs ensue as they reflect on editing decisions, music choices, and continuity quirks. Amusing anecdotes about life at SNL and fan Q&As round out the discussions, showcasing a blend of humor, creativity, and nostalgia.
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Last-Minute Phantom Camera Spark
- Jorma and Andy conceived Cherry Battle late at night and shot it quickly using a Phantom camera to capture super slow-motion.
- They improvised the concept, tested lighting, and edited takes together like a collage to fake impossible cherry spits.
Use Constraints To Spark Creativity
- Try last-minute experimental ideas when deadlines force creativity; small technical experiments can yield unique results.
- Use constraints (time, equipment) to push for inventive solutions rather than perfect planning.
Off-Center Shorts Can Resonate Deeply
- Some digital shorts land by being off-center or art-like rather than broadly appealing, and that niche approach can delight particular audiences.
- The Lonely Island valued making something novel late in their SNL run to show they still had creative tricks.