Show Notes
The Cinematography Podcast Episode 353: Isaac Bauman
Cinematographer Isaac Bauman captured the visual identities of two different horror movies in They Will Kill You and Faces of Death. Both films are currently in theaters. Bauman discusses the intricate technical gymnastics required to give each film a distinct, cinematic feel.
Key Podcast Highlights:
-Carefully developing the look of They Will Kill You and Faces of Death with each film’s director. -Solving big lighting challenges for They Will Kill You's climax, using a massive 18K light that had to be repeatedly moved. -Working with practical puppeteering effects for the crawling eyeball in They Will Kill You, which gave the scene a higher sense of realism. -Shooting on 35mm film for Faces of Death and intentionally reducing the camera’s visual capabilities. Isaac used wider lenses, stopped down, and embraced darkness to enhance the gritty, filmic quality of older movies.
Find Isaac Bauman: Instagram @isaacbauman See They Will Kill You and Faces of Death in theaters. Hear our previous interview with Isaac Bauman: https://www.camnoir.com/ep242/
Show Rundown: 02:12 Close Focus 10:28-01:00:24 Isaac Bauman interview 01:00:45 Short ends 01:07:34 Wrap up/Credits
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