Best Tv Show Cinematography
Great TV shows have great cinematography. They look striking and unique, with well-lit scenes that emphasize rich colors and interesting compositions.
Many people associate great camera angles with specific genres like action or drama, but that’s not all there is to it. Any show can use good camerawork if they are looking for some inspiration!
This article will go into more detail about what makes good camera work so beautiful, and how you can add this style to your own filming projects. Let's get started!
Keep reading for ten of my favorite TV show cinematographers and their styles.
Breaking Bad
The most impressive shot in television history is not of Jesse or Walter breaking down, it’s the one where we see Gus for the first time. He comes into what seems like an average house with his crew and we get our full sense of just how large this man is. His size makes him seem even more menacing and he uses that to his advantage by putting others in their place.
The way the camera angles are used contribute to his dominance as well, making it feel as if you’re being pushed around by someone much bigger than you. This applies particularly to when he has Gretchen in a room alone and she feels helpless.
His style can also be described as very naturalistic. He doesn’t use too many special effects so everything looks normal and believable. An example of this is when he shoots Todd coming out of the bathroom after washing his hands. You wouldn’t expect anything spectacular from there!
He loves using long lenses to create sweeping shots and fluid compositions. These types of photographs emphasize length over width which gives the space an airy quality. Some examples include the street outside Hank’s house before he breaks in, or the kitchen at Lydia’s apartment while they talk about her son.
Game of Thrones
A well-known show that has been exploring rich storylines for several seasons now is Games of Throne, or more commonly known as just Game of Thrones. The show follows the adventures of noble families in Westeros (the setting of the books) and their struggle to seize power in the kingdom.
The series mixes political intrigue with supernatural horror elements. There are many different story lines at any given time, making it hard to keep up with everything! It also features some spectacular filming locations, which adds to the overall feel of the show.
If you love strong stories, thrillingly shot scenes, and enough twists and turns to make your brain hurt, then Game of Thrones is probably one of your favorite shows. This article will talk about the various ways they use lighting and cinematography to add depth to the show.
Sex and the City
The best TV show cinematographers use their skills to bring out the most important parts of the show in every episode. For example, for Sex And The City, they would emphasize the sex scenes by using very natural lighting, keeping the settings simple and minimalist, and incorporating lots of close-up and wide angle shots to add depth to the scene.
They would also emphasize the characters’ emotions during these intimate moments, making it feel more real. When the camera is not being used for something else, it becomes an extension of the actor/character's body so having good backlight, low contrast, and bright light helps convey that. On the other hand, when the camera is fully focused on one person or few people, it creates intimacy which is what we want for a sex scene!
The final touch comes from how the DP uses ambient light to help create mood. A well done sex scene will have some soft, warm lights coming from outside of the room to give off a romantic feeling, while there may be strong flashes of light as the couple exerts themselves sexually.
Freaks and Geeks
When it comes to choosing which show is best for you to check out cinematographic styles, there’s no doubt that “Freaks And Geeks” has some of the most striking shots in television history. Not only are many of these shots breathtakingly beautiful, but they also create incredible reactions from viewers.
When we first meet our main characters - or rather, when we see their awkward, sometimes downright grotesque personalities for the very first time - they often make funny faces or do something unexpected. This creates an interesting reaction that can be seen by other people, creating suspense and eliciting laughter.
Furthermore, during several scenes, one of the characters will say or do something humorous that requires a longer response than anyone else could give. So instead of just watching them talk, the camera pans away so that nothing is quite lined up and everything feels more relaxed and fluid. It adds depth to the scene and makes for better viewing.
True Blood
With its unique, flashy style that incorporates many different camera types and settings, it is no surprise that Vampire The Series has become one of the most popular shows in cable television history. Created by Alan Ball (who also created another vampire hit show, Gotham), this series follows hapless human worker Tara (Natalie Paul) as she tries to survive while living among vampires in an area known as Bon Temps, or “the good tempers” for some reason.
As more characters are revealed, they reveal secrets about themselves and their pasts which create lots of dramatic moments. These scenes typically include at least one long take with fluid editing, cleverly composed shots, and even incorporating computer-generated imagery into the setting or story.
Overall, the tone of the show is very dark with heavy amounts of drama and supernatural elements, making for an entertaining watch.
Doctor Who
With every new season of Doctor Who, there are always people who praise or criticize the show’s cinematographic style. Some say that it is too flashy and expensive, while others claim that it is beautiful and artistic.
Many viewers seem to agree with the first group, though most of them have never actually watched an episode of the show.
A small portion of the audience has spent their whole life watching this show and will forever consider its special effects as cheap tricks. These individuals usually refer to anything beyond the normal budget limit as “the money shot.”
However, not everyone feels this way. Many people admire the show’t artistry and believe that the scenes look natural and elegant. And although these artists may feel like their work goes unnoticed, they still strive to make each scene looks spectacular.
In this article, we will discuss some examples of great television camera angles in the genre of science fiction.
The Wire
A lot of people consider The Wire to be very heavy, complicated television. It is not! All of the main characters are well-developed, interesting personalities that viewers can relate to or sympathize with at least one part of.
The cinematography in The Wire was always beautiful and artistic. There are many instances where the show will take an event or situation and break down the elements of it piece by piece to make it feel more natural. This includes breaking down conversations into pieces to get the tone of what is being said clearly.
There were also several scenes which focused on just showing off the beauty of Baltimore or the surroundings to add some sense of scale to how big this city really is. These types of shots give you a better understanding of why so many people call this place home and want to stay here.
Running gags like taking cover under a table when there’s a fire or using empty spaces as hiding places during a robbery have been done before, but never quite like they are in The Wire.
Full House
The best show in this category is definitely full house. It may sound like an odd choice, but it makes sense! Not only does it have some of the most beautiful scenery used during filming, but the way the cinematographers lit the scenes was also very striking.
They would often use bright lights to make the setting seem more vibrant and lively. For example, one scene that stood out was when taylor and shane got into an argument about whether or not she should tell jake that he has a son. They were sitting outside talking so they both had their back to each other with a light shining behind them.
The camera would then slowly pull away as the two faces get closer until you see that Shane has tears running down her face. This creates an incredible effect because it looks like there’s suddenly enough rain for Taylor to notice something is wrong. The sun went down so it made the room look darker which helped convey the emotion better.
Their style really set the tone for how dramatic these episodes could be.