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Art of the one shot: Adolescence cinematographer Matt Lewis

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. The decision to film Adolescence in one continuous shot was a massive undertaking that required meticulous planning, from the writing stage to the final take. The series’ writers, Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, crafted the script with this format in mind, allowing the story to flow seamlessly from one character to the next. The crew and cast treated each hour-long episode like a live theatrical performance, knowing that any mistake would require a complete reset. For Matt, the process was similar to choreographing a dance. The cast and crew had about 2 attempts per day to get each hour long episode right. Matt chose a single, lightweight DJI Ronin 4D camera that was passed between operators and even mounted on a drone for one episode, emphasizing the camera’s fluid, continuous motion. To navigate the complex, unbroken shots, Matt relied on detailed preparation and his extensive experience. He used the application Shot Designer to meticulously map out the camera’s path, memorizing specific lines of dialogue as cues for each movement. Fortunately, the cast and crew had two weeks of rehearsals. Matt used his phone to shoot the rehearsal for reference, in order to plan the camera’s route and see what would work. The lighting was also an integral part of this intricate choreography. Every fixture was practically built into the set and controlled in sync with the camera’s journey through the scene. The one-shot format in Adolescence ultimately served the story, creating a powerful and intimate viewing experience. By stripping away the ability to cut, Matt and the team were able to focus entirely on the narrative, allowing the raw energy and palpable tension of the set to translate directly to the screen. Find Matt Lewis: Instagram: @mattlewisfilm Matt Lewis is Emmy-nominated for episode 2 of Adolescence. See Adolescence on Netflix. SHOW RUNDOWN: 02:54 CLOSE FOCUS The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are considering new areas to honor for the Oscars SciTech Awards. 6:23-45:08 INTERVIEW with Matt Lewis ** See Show Notes at https://www.camnoir.com/ep321/ for detailed TECH SPECS 45:40 SHORT ENDS Ben’s short end: Wondery was just bought by Amazon, leaving even less space for journalistic, longer-form podcasts like Serial. Illya’s short end: The Cinematography Mailing List (CML) is a great resource for cinematographers and others in the industry to share knowledge and engage in discussions about their industry. CML and Hot Rod Cameras recently teamed up to do a lens test- results coming soon! 56:05 SHOW CREDITS Host: Ben Rock Blue Sky: @benrock.com Instagram: @bejamin_rock Host and editor in Chief: Illya Friedman Instagram: @illyafriedman @hotrodcameras Producer: Alana Kode All web and social media content written by Alana Kode Composer: Kays Al-Atrakchi Check out Kays' new YouTube Channel, Kays Labs, where he repairs old synthesizers. Editor: Charlie Nix