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Podcast: Cinematography Podcast - Cam Noir
Episode: Capturing the Chaos of Saturday Night: Eric Steelberg, ASC
Description: The movie Saturday Night is based on the true story of the 90 minutes leading up to the 1975 premiere of NBC's Saturday Night Live. The comedy-drama isn’t just a film about the iconic show; it’s an immersive experience that captures the frenetic energy and chaos from the point of view of the show's creator, Lorne Michaels. To bring this chaotic night to life, cinematographer Eric Steelberg and director Jason Reitman, longtime collaborators and friends, embarked on a unique filmmaking journey.
Reitman wanted to transport the audience back to 1975 and capture the feeling of Saturday Night, rather than...