Last year the procedural boom came from network TV to streaming, and one of the biggest hits was The Irrational on Peacock. The Irrational follows a world-renowned behavioral science professor, Alec Mercer, who uses his unique expertise to help solve difficult, high-stakes cases. What I love about the show is that it has a distinct look and feel that set it apart from other procedurals on TV, and that's thanks to Vincent De Paula, CSC certified cinematographer. His work on the show is extraordinary, and we were excited to sit down with him to talk about how he broke into his industry and his work on the series among a slew of helpful insights into the process of establishing yourself in the camera department for big and fancy shows. Check it out below our interview with De Paula below. Editor's note: the following interview is edited for length and clarity. The Irrational Season 1 Trailer www.youtube.com No Film School: Can you tell us about your journey into cinematography and what initially drew you to this field?Vincent De Paula: I was born in Galicia, in northern Spain where the film industry is almost non-existent. There is no film background in my family at all, so it wasn’t the expected path my parents probably expected for me. When I mentioned my desire to be involved in the movies it was pretty clear that I would have to move elsewhere. I moved to London and I started working mainly on documentaries. This taught...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 24 June, 2024