Succession: How The Camera Lies

#succession #videoessay #cinematography Take back creative control with Storyblocks' unlimited royalty-free stock library and tools today: https://storyblocks.com/patricktomasso This is a video essay on the cinematography of SUCCESSION on HBO. Let's break down how the camera tricks you into thinking it's all reactive & loose, when in fact it's extremely calculated and precise. Subscribe to my 2nd channel: https://youtu.be/XaNQdhlmE8A Twitter: https://twitter.com/impatrickt 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Visual Distortion Field 00:51 - Thesis 03:07 - Channel Support Is Appreciated 04:11 - Creating Spontaneity 04:26 - The Freebie 06:12 - Shot On Film 06:34 - Roger Deakins Influence 07:33 - Free Pizza My equipment: Camera: SONY A7iv: https://geni.us/ptsonya7iv (affiliate link) 35mm F1.8 Lens: https://geni.us/pt35mmsony (affiliate link) Voiceover Mic: https://geni.us/ptvideomicII (affiliate link) Dialogue Mic: https://geni.us/ptvideomicntg (affiliate link) Best desk accessories: https://ugmonk.com/impatrickt - Use the code "impatrickt" for 10% off your order. (affiliate link)