Jessica Jones and Luke Cage DP Manuel Billeter talks to the Go Creative Show

Comic book television shows have been extremely popular with viewers, and on the latest Go Creative Show episode, host Ben Concoli speaks to Manuel Billeter. Manuel is the cinematographer of Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and the upcoming Iron Fist, and he discusses his techniques for bringing these characters to life. Manuel also talks about his lighting, camera, and lensing choices and even gives a little sneak peek into the upcoming Defenders.

Above you can listen to the episode

Topics Covered:
The benefits of a formal film education
The rise of comic book television shows on Netflix
Why shooting a show for Netflix is “liberating”
Shooting night exteriors on Jessica Jones
How 1970’s blaxploitation films inspired Luke Cage
Using Cineo LED lights Cineolighting.com
Manuel’s love of wide lenses for Jessica Jones and Luke Cage
How to shoot and light hero characters
A sneak peak at Defenders?

By Matthew Allard ACS

Matthew Allard is a multi-award-winning, ACS accredited freelance Director of Photography with over 30 years' of experience working in more than 50 countries around the world.

He is the Editor of Newsshooter.com and has been writing on the site since 2010.

Matthew has won 49 ACS Awards, including five prestigious Golden Tripods. In 2016 he won the Award for Best Cinematography at the 21st Asian Television Awards.

Matthew is available to hire as a DP in Japan or for work anywhere else in the world.