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The Cinematography Podcast

Two DPs, one vision: creating the look of Pluribus

April 3, 2026·1h 11m
Episode Description from the Publisher

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 351: Marshall Adams, ASC and Paul Donachie Pluribus DPs Marshall Adams and Paul Donachie share a visual shorthand, love of wide shots, and creative freedom to craft inventive techniques using LED panels. Key Podcast Highlights: -Marshall and Paul’s collaboration as DPs, and how their shared aesthetic vision strengthens the show. -Getting absolute top-down permission from producer/director Vince Gilligan to take creative risks. -The importance of prep, rehearsal and flexibility in planning intriguing shots. -Focusing on finding visual effects in camera instead of relying on VFX, such as the LED rig Marshall built for the truck oner in the pilot episode. Find Marshall Adams, ASC: Instagram @smadadp See Pluribus on Apple TV Show Rundown: 02:22 Close Focus 11:46-46:45 Marshall Adams and Paul Donachie interview 47:22 Short ends 55:47 Wrap up/Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

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