{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Cinematography of Love Story with Jason McCormick","description":"Cinematographer Jason McCormick returns to Go Creative Show to discuss his work on the FX series Love Story, beginning with the story of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Jason breaks down how he approached the visual language of a romantic story after working on darker projects like Dahmer and Menendez, and how the show\u2019s look evolved through instinct, collaboration, and trust. Jason shares how the project came together quickly when he stepped in just weeks before shooting the pilot, and how working with director Max Winkler allowed the show\u2019s style to develop organically on set. From choosing the 1.85 aspect ratio and developing a custom LUT inspired by 90s film photography, to navigating the challenges of shooting in New York City, Jason explains how cinematography can support emotion, character, and story. The conversation also explores the realities of working in today\u2019s film industry, the importance of pacing yourself during long production runs, and why great cinematography often comes from staying flexible and responding to the moment. What You'll Learn   How Jason McCormick developed the visual style of Love Story   Why aspect ratio and color pipeline are the first decisions he makes on a project   Creating a custom LUT inspired by film photography   The challenge of stepping into a project late and making it your own   Shooting romance versus darker subject matter like Dahmer   Navigating paparazzi and location challenges while filming in New York   Why flexibility and instinct are key tools for cinematographers   &amp;nbsp; Topics Covered   Entering the project shortly before shooting the pilot   Working with director Max Winkler   Developing the show\u2019s color palette and LUT   Choosing lenses and aspect ratio for the series   Building visual language for a romantic story   The influence of paparazzi photography from the 1990s   Filming in Manhattan and dealing with paparazzi on location   Balancing creative instincts with production realities   The current state of the film industry in Los Angeles   Key Takeaways   Cinematography starts with the shape of the frame and color pipeline, not the lighting.   The best visual ideas often come from reacting to actors and locations in the moment.   Trust between departments allows filmmakers to work faster and more creatively.   Great cinematography isn\u2019t always about complexity \u2014 sometimes the right shot is simply putting the camera in the perfect place.   LINKS 'Love Story' Series on Hulu Jason McCormick's Instagram Go Creative Show Instagram &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Go Creative Show","author_url":"http:\/\/www.gocreativeshow.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40330485\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/c62b2b\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199285740"}