For a Star Wars fan like me, the Disney+ series Andor has been a miracle of storytelling and scope, in addition to being some of the best TV of this year, full stop. The story of rebels fighting their galactic oppressors is timeless and universal, and it's executed here at such a granular, emotional, realistic level that, at times, the Star Wars of it all is almost secondary. You just really care about these people and their struggles.The cinematography certainly plays a big part in that, and recently I was joined by DP Mark Patten to chat about his episode block on Season 2. Patten has built an impressive career working with some of TV's most respected creators. His recent television work includes acclaimed series such as Taboo, Pennyworth, Raised by Wolves, and Silo.For Andor Season 2, Patten brought this wealth of experience to Episodes 7, 8, and 9 (arguably some of the most visually striking and emotionally powerful installments of the series). His work on the Ghorman massacre sequence alone demonstrates a masterful understanding of how cinematography can serve both intimate character moments and epic storytelling. He gave us some amazing advice during our conversation. Enjoy.Break Down Action Sequences MethodicallyA centerpiece of the season, Episode 8 ("Who Are You?") sees several storytelling threads culminating in an epic protest-turned-massacre on the planet Ghorman, where the Empire stages a false flag operation to strip-mine the world to devastation.It was a huge undertaking. Patten emphasized the crucial role his collaboration with lead...
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