As the industry stands still due to the combined writer’s and actor’s strikes, we take the time to reflect on some iconic shows from recent years. HBO Max’s series “Euphoria” definitely belongs on this list. Not only because of the tough and sometimes risky topics it bravely addresses, but also due to its unique visual style. In several ASC clubhouse conversations on MZed.com, the director of photography Marcell Rév breaks down some of the scenes, walks us through signature mirror transitions, and explains how and why the cinematography of Euphoria changed from Season 1 to Season 2. This article serves as a sneak peek to his insights. In case you want to learn more from the cinematographer himself, you can watch the entire ASC clubhouse conversations with Marcell Rév free of charge after signing up for a free account on MZed. In the HBO Roundtable held by Jim Hemphill, he breaks down 2 special episodes of the show. The second includes Marcell Rév’s behind-the-scenes stories from the latest season of “Euphoria”, alongside his conversations with other HBO 2022 Emmy nominees, like Adam Bricker, Michael Prickett, and others. Marcell Rév, Adam Bricker, and Jim Hemphill during the clubhouse conversation. Image source: The ASC/MZed A quick overview of the series Following a group of high school students navigating love, friendships, and social media, “Euphoria” addresses a bunch of tough and bold topics, like sex, violence, and, of course, drugs. If you’ve never seen this series before, you might think “It’s just another...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 1 September, 2023