'Insecure' Cinematographers on How They Set the Stage for Lawrence and Issa's Reunion

For Variety Artisans presented by HBO, "Insecure's" Ava Berkofsky (director and cinematographer) and Kira Kelly (cinematographer) break down the various shots used in Season 4's pivotal episode "Lowkey Happy." The two artists explain how they used various colors and blocking to show the shifts in the characters' emotions that eventually push Lawrence (Jay Ellis) and Issa (Issa Rae) back into each other's arms.
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[@wildcardwinner6219]

I have always felt the cinematography in Insecure has been on a completely other level. Props to these ladies. My favorite shots are the ones where the person's head is in a very small part of the frame, and no words are spoken. It's almost like you can see and feel the characters thoughts and emotions all at once.

[@mayiaandjahni]

yes!

[@truthlogicpov3433]

Happy to see the behind the scenes. The hard work and attention to detail definitely shows. It’s one of those shows that makes you put down your phone because it pulls you in. This is part of the mystique of it all!

[@sistrenyogigal3813]

That entire episode was shot so beautifully the colors the Beaty of it was incredible!

[@shycalloway653]

I love the passion Eva and Kira have with directing. By keeping the scenes authentic and relatable. This episode was my fav!

[@heylo757]

That episode was beautiful, and it was great to hear the BTS and thought process behind the art.

[@LisaAnnTang]

They are incredible. This episode was ART and EMOTION and everything

[@courtneywilliams5369]

This episode was fire, love hearing all the DP intricacies. So grateful for these vids !

[@audreymo63]

we appreciate all that goes into getting the shots..and ur right, the backgrounds are a character too.

[@crascoe159]

there needs to be more videos like this and ore women talking about there time working on films outside the acting world. thnk you

[@shanplez6771]

I've watched this episode six times. It was a beautiful episode. These women are geniuses.

[@bigamemphis10]

Definitely great to hear how they did it, everything involved in that show/scenes were remarkable

[@DnewNancy]

This was incredible!!!!!! I can see the work they put in. I felt it as an audience member

[@lavarockzz]

I loved the way this episode was directed! It was amazing!

[@drparham]

Now I gotta rewatch the season

[@anousckabergraaf1841]

And did you, how many by now😅

[@drparham]

Many times but I enjoyed it from the 1st time😊

[@graceandmarvellouswonders6249]

That was so insightful it makes me want to really excel in my career so that I could be so amazing that people want to work with me too!!

[@Pankrah1985]

Loved this episode

[@RandomPersonette]

the actress who plays kelly wrote this episode. good work all around.

[@rikkiporter2386]

Love them ❤️❤️!!!!

[@johnnysorman3896]

Brilliant women!

[@lynettemcduffie1682]

I love it

[@FrozenAuroras]

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