Boardwalk Empire on HBO

[Adam Eden]

Has anyone noticed how beautifully shot and lit this show is?

It has to be one of highest production valued shows on television.

I don't normally post things like this but I am watching series 1 in Australia at the moment and every scene is lit and
shot like a work of art.

To the DOP who is shooting this. Bravo! The style, lighting, art direction, direction and acting is brilliant and I enjoy every frame.

 

[Tim Morton]

It has to be one of highest production valued shows on television.

Not to mention highest budget. $50,000,000.

Watch any of the behind the scenes clips that you can, the set building and VFX are insane.

 

[AnthonyFlores]

Yep, agreed. Can't wait for Season 2

 

[Solomon Nero]

I dont have HBO, but I saw the previews for that several months ago in HD...looks fantastic! I gotta see if I can rent it!

 

[M Most]

Not to mention highest budget. $50,000,000.

I believe that figure would be for the season, which as I recall was somewhere between 10 and 12 episodes. That would equate to about $4-5 million per episode. That's a bit high for a one hour series, but not unheard of. Even some broadcast network shows have reached that figure ("Lost" comes to mind), but as I said, it is rather lavish.

 

[Michael Grugal]

Both Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones are hugely impressive. Hats off to HBO and the production teams.

 

[Marc Wielage]

Absolutely stunning-looking show, all shot on 3-perf 35mm negative. I'd be very surprised if they don't walk off with all the Emmy awards this year, especially for cinematography and art direction.