Blending equal parts biceps, romance, historical fiction, and time-traveling, Outlander lives far from the futuristic conventions of most other science fic
My film school days were a while back, so I had to look up some terms (flagging is the practice of using small screens to better direct or soften light, or to create a shadow and China lights are light sources in China silk globes, it offers a broad and soft indirect light source), but this is a terrific interview with Director of Photography Stephen McNutt.
It was interesting what he had to say about Sam and Caitriona’s friendship, which he brought up while talking about filming sex scenes and how their warm affection for each other is an important part of their onscreen chemistry:
It’s interesting he thinks she just got married... maybe she has, maybe she hasn’t and the wedding will be soon.
Bit on flagging: https://nofilmschool.com/2014/02/the-art-of-shaping-light-guide-to-using-flags-add-contrast-to-scene
Bit on China lights: https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/add-beautiful-light-to-your-scenes-with-a-china-ball/
