'Hybrid scenes' on the new NBC series Smash

[James B.]

Great article on the new NBC series Smash, with DP David Mullen ASC.

Kudos to DM, this looks to be very good!

http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/...g-smash/211822

Once I've watched a few episodes I'll be sure to post a few questions on Ask David.....

[Nick Morrison]

Great article on the new NBC series Smash, with DP David Mullen ASC.

Kudos to DM, this looks to be very good!

http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/...g-smash/211822

Once I've watched a few episodes I'll be sure to post a few questions on Ask David.....

My first question is how they did those wonderful rooftop scenes, where the young black assistant is hanging with his roommates, I guess in Williamsburg, overlooking Manhattan. It looks almost green screen, but I thought it was beautiful nonetheless.

[David Mullen ASC]

That rooftop scene was originally shot for the pilot episode by Shelly Johnson, ASC and then moved to one of my episodes. It was shot quickly at magic hour, I think with a paper lantern or muslin ball over the actors, that's it.

[J. P. Morgan]

I have to agree with the above; I have watched all the episodes thus far and have been superbly impressed with Mr. Mullen's cinematography. Especially the transitions between the "actual life performances" and the "stage performances." absolutely seamless.

[PatrickFaith]

Watching it right now on the internet ( http://www.nbc.com/smash/ ), I really like that "mixed" reality feel.