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Podcast: Cinematography Podcast - Cam Noir
Episode: Art of the one shot: Adolescence cinematographer Matt Lewis
Description: The Cinematography Podcast Episode 321: Cinematographer Matt Lewis
In the limited Netflix series Adolescence, each episode unfolds as a single, uninterrupted take, a cinematic choice that immediately immerses viewers in the unfolding drama. This ambitious format was a deliberate artistic choice. Both cinematographer Matt Lewis and series director Philip Barantini had previously collaborated on the independent feature Boiling Point, which also followed the one-shot format. This shared experience allowed them to bring a unique intensity and almost voyeuristic quality to the new series. As Matt explains, “A one-shot creates intensity. It creates slight paranoia that something might happen be...