June 10, 2026

Shot Talk – Landman: Season 2 with DP Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC

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Summary

In this episode of Shot Talk, Reed Morano, ASC sits down with DP Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC for an in depth conversation about his work on the Paramount+ hit show Landman.

From the logistics of filming in limited sunset windows, to covering scenes with five cameras, to the differences between shooting on film vs digital, watch as Robert breaks down important moments behind the scenes of production that helped bring the show to life.

Key moments

  • 00:02:44 The Benefits of Lighting Outside the Set
  • 00:03:28 Filming a Stunt Scene with a Truck Crash
  • 00:04:53 Shooting with and without Marks for Actors
  • 00:06:17 The Origins of the Landman Series
  • 00:07:45 How to Prioritize Shooting at the Right Time of Day
  • 00:10:44 Approaching Narrative Filmmaking Like a Documentary
  • 00:13:45 Developing the Look of Landman with Taylor Sheridan
  • 00:15:31 The Pros and Cons of Shooting Coverage with 5 Cameras
  • 00:18:32 Capturing the Look and Feel of the Texan Desert
  • 00:21:34 How to Hide a Light in Frame to Achieve the Perfect Sunset Shot
  • 00:24:11 Prioritizing Coverage for a Dinner Table Scene
  • 00:27:16 McLachlan’s Evolution as a Cinematographer
  • 00:29:12 Using a Style Guide on a TV Show
  • 00:31:05 Shooting a Key Scene at Sunset After the Sun Has Set
  • 00:34:29 The Benefits of Using Zeiss Supreme Prime Lenses
  • 00:36:28 How SFX Contribute to the Atmosphere of Shots
  • 00:37:24 Creating Depth Using Lens Filters
  • 00:39:15 McLachlan’s Relationship with Director Stephen Kay
  • 00:40:15 The Importance of Building a Healthy Crew Dynamic
  • 00:44:41 Defending Your Crew When a Set Experience Goes Wrong
  • 00:49:05 What Makes a Bad Key Crew Member
  • 00:52:46 The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with the Right Crew
  • 00:53:56 McLachlan’s Next Steps
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