WandVision is one of the most beautiful shows on TV—here's how they pull that off. Week in and out, WandaVision has been reinventing the visual style, tone, and cinematography of the show based on popular swings in American television history. It's been wondrous to watch. The show's DP, Jess Hall, was tasked weekly with recreating looks from shows like The Dick Van Dyke Show, Malcolm in the Middle, and Modern Family. To add even more pressure, this wasn't some gimmick, but crucial to the storytelling of the show. He was creating a safe space, the kind of space Wanda had created after suffering a terrible loss and tragedy. Everything had to look right—otherwise, it would ruin the reality and worldbuilding of the story. With such a huge task at hand, Hall weighed his options, and eventually went with the ARRI Alexa LF as the show's one camera. That's right, everything you see was shot on that... albeit with some help. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 11 March, 2021