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Ep.94 - The Sets and Cinematography of SIRENS (feat. Gregory Middleton & John Paino)

Ep.94 - The Sets and Cinematography of SIRENS (feat. Gregory Middleton & John Paino)

Update: 2025-06-12
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In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by the Director of Photography (Gregory Middleton) and the Production Designer (John Paino) of Netflix's "Sirens" to discuss the cinematography, the sets, and how they crafted the visuals of the show.


0:00 Intro

0:30 Where was Sirens filmed

2:02 The significance of the pillars in the house

2:42 The visual aesthetic of Sirens

4:40 Creating a hospital or filming in a hospital

5:47 Using tight angles to tell a story

7:57 The WAP scene

10:09 The artwork in the house

10:58 Decorating Ethan’s house with intention

13:04 The use of mirrors in Sirens

17:50 How they filmed Barnaby flying into the window

19:20 The cliffside stairs

20:27 The perfect sunset at the end of the series

21:53 John working on The Last of Us

22:40 Does being an award winning filmmaker help your career

24:57 Outro


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Guests: Gregory Middleton and John Paino

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Ep.94 - The Sets and Cinematography of SIRENS (feat. Gregory Middleton & John Paino)

Ep.94 - The Sets and Cinematography of SIRENS (feat. Gregory Middleton & John Paino)

Victor Hughes