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Podcast: Cinematography Podcast - Cam Noir
Episode: Tobias Datum: creating the sci-fi world of Murderbot
Description: The Cinematography Podcast Episode 331: Tobias Datum
Murderbot is the story of a security unit, part-human and part-machine, that has hacked its governing module to act in its own free will: mainly to be left alone to watch TV shows. Cinematographer Tobias Datum views the Apple TV+ series as a visual exploration of a synthetic being's journey toward humanity and self-discovery.
Tobias worked closely with show creator and director Paul Weitz, continuing a collaboration that spans over ten years with Paul and his brother, Chris Weitz. The production team included production designer Susan Chan, VFX supervisor...