The compelling dramedy Paddleton, starring Ray Romano and Mark Duplass premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2019 in the premiere category. The film is part of a four-picture deal between Duplass and Netflix. We discussed the cinematography behind the film with DP, Nate Miller. Image Credit: Netflix DP: Nate M. Miller FILMS: Paddleton (dir. Alex Lehmann) SUNDANCE CATEGORY: Premieres CAMERA: Canon C700 GLASS: Cooke Speed Panchros DP Philosophy: I’m always of the mindset that it’s not the camera that makes the movie, but the creative energy behind it. Having said that, you need the right tool to put your mind at ease. Do your research so that on set you can rely on instinct. Be conscious of not putting the photography in front of the story. The Duplass Brothers are great because they keep their crews small and create an atmosphere of family. No a**holes. This is surely one of the most important building blocks. I’m nothing without my crew and I never forget that. cinema5D: What camera body and optics did you choose for Paddleton? NM: The Canon C700. I’ve worked with Canons consistently throughout my career and have always been happy with the image I’ve captured – we also needed a 4K acquisition. We paired the C700 with the Cooke Speed Panchros. They create a rich, warm world, and add a softness that helps mellow out a sharp 4k sensor. Image Credit: Netflix. Nate Miller operating on the right in Paddleton. cinema5D: Talk a little about pre-production for this project. How did you work...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 31 January, 2019