Rooster: The Unreleased 17K Camera Behind Season 1 | Collider BTS

Rooster cinematographer Blake McClure explains the creative risks behind the show’s distinctive visual style, from placing cameras just feet from actors to embracing bold color choices that evolved across the season. In this Rooster behind-the-scenes interview, McClure discusses working closely with Steve Carell and Charly Clive, including how handheld shots were used to reflect character instability and why the team leaned heavily on Steadicam for dynamic movement. He also shares how a brand-new large-format camera influenced framing, eyelines, and performance intimacy in ways that surprised even the cast. The conversation dives into practical filmmaking solutions, like modifying set walls for tighter shots, staging real fire effects safely on camera, and transforming sunny Los Angeles locations into believable Massachusetts winter environments. McClure also reflects candidly on lessons learned in color grading—especially dialing back blue tones—and how those insights will shape a potential Season 2. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction – DP Blake McClure on Rooster 0:45 Why the Camera Gets So Close to Actors 2:00 Steve Carell Scenes & Handheld Choices 3:20 Building the Show’s Fall Color Palette 4:50 Steadicam vs Handheld: What Changed 6:05 Shooting Inside the Sauna Set 7:40 Fixing Lighting & Color in Later Episodes Our Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/collider/ www.x.com/Collider Our Website https://www.collider.com Video By Michael Zimmermann & Trent B Minia For copyright matters, please contact us at: [email protected] #rooster #blakemcclure #collider