S1E7Bonus:Paul Donachie

This episode of the Pluribus podcast features an interview with Paul Donachie, director of photography for the Apple TV series Pluribus, focusing on his work on episode 107. Donachie discusses the challenges and creative decisions behind shooting the episode's numerous driving montages in the Canary Islands, including securing a convertible MG for optimal camera angles. He highlights the importance of scheduling to capture the best sunlight and the collaborative process with director Adam Bernstein, citing an instance where they capitalized on a brief window of perfect sunlight in a church. Donachie also contrasts his approach to Pluribus with his work on Better Call Saul, emphasizing a softer, more observational style for Carol's house and the collaborative color-grading process with Dave Cole to enhance the storytelling.