Eben Bolter, ASC, BSC reimagines a noir classic in Cape Fear

DP Eben Bolter, ASC, BSC breaks down the watery, noir lighting, anamorphic lenses, and practical tricks behind Apple TV's Cape Fear.

Podcast highlights include:

-How Eben built Cape Fear's look around the theatrical expressionism of the 1991 Scorsese film. He used the same 2.35 aspect ratio as the Scorsese film, rather than a more conventional widescreen frame.

-Working with the production design team to capture the southern humidity and watery themes. Eben chose Atlas Mercury anamorphic lenses with an oval bokeh that give it a watercolor quality. The team also used helium and flame bars to create in-camera heat haze rather than relying on visual effects.

-Rigging LED pixel tape and crystals inside the matte box to create practical lens flares on command.

Find Eben Bolter: https://www.ebenbolter.com/Cinematography/Cinematography.html

Instagram: @ebenbolter

Cape Fear is streaming on AppleTV.

SHOW RUNDOWN:

01:59 Close Focus

14:14-58:02 Eben Bolter Interview

59:16 Short Ends