Capturing Post-Apocalyptic Authenticity: JoJo Whilden's Medium Format Mastery Movie set photography often features directors huddling with actors or the hustle of the camera crew. However, JoJo Whilden’s work for Amazon’s upcoming Fallout series offers a refreshing departure. Her medium format film photos immerse viewers into the dystopian world, making them feel like authentic snapshots from the Fallout universe itself. Set 200 years after a nuclear apocalypse, the Fallout series adapts the beloved video game into a compelling TV show. Whilden's decision to use a Hasselblad 500cm camera was driven by the show's artistic vision, as she tells PetaPixel. “My photo producer at Amazon, Cory Bird, was incredibly supportive about shooting film on Fallout. Using the Hasselblad for a more retro portrait-type feel was a no-brainer. The series itself was shot on Kodak film stock, so it was an obvious creative choice to go with Kodak Portra film stock.” Immersive and Intimate: A Uni...
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