“I always equated David’s prep process to gathering his box of paints. That said, he was extremely involved in what shots he wanted. I would maybe suggest something and then we'd agree on, say, the eight shots we need for the scene. David would leave and we would light it and as long as he felt that mood when he returned, we’d start shooting.”
Peter Deming ASC recounts working on David Lynch’s surreal LA noir Mulholland Drive.
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ShotDeck x ASC Lookback: Mulholland Drive (2001)
Cinematographer Peter Deming, ASC @peter_deming collaborated with director David Lynch to create a neo-noir visual style that blends Los Angeles realism with a softer, dreamlike, old-Hollywood aesthetic. Originally produced as a television pilot before evolving into a feature, the project developed over time, with additional material shot more than a year later to complete the film.
Deming approached each scene with flexibility, often shaping the lighting based on emotional direction from Lynch rather than strict visual plans. Subtle lighting changes, including effects designed to mimic shifts in daylight, were executed to match the emotional progression of a scene.
The production utilized Panavision @panavisionofficial Panaflex cameras with Primo Primes, along with filtration and rear-element nets to soften the image. The film was shot on 35mm.
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Happy 80th Birthday to you, buddy David Lynch.
The last year since you left hasn’t been an easy one. But during that year we’re been reminded everyday what made you unique and essential and how you changed us. Thank You.
Took this photo while scouting in Washington state for Twin Peaks - The Return. 2015.
Miss you David. ❤️🎥🖤☕️ #dkl #davidlynchfoundation
"It doesn't do any good to say, 'This is what it means.' When you are spoon fed a film, people instantly know what it is. I like films that leave room to dream."
- David Lynch
Today we're celebrating #LostHighway, directed by the late great David Lynch and shot by visionary #cinematographer Peter Deming ASC (@peter_deming ). The film was shot on #35mm @kodak_shootfilm using #Panavision Panaflex Gold II and Platinum cameras with Primo anamorphic lenses.
📸 BTS Photo credit: Suzanne Tenner
Today we’re going #behindthescenes to the darkest region of the human brain, a radiant abyss where men go to find themselves. Happy #Halloween with this special throwback to From Hell, released in 2001. The film was directed by The Hughes Brothers and shot by luminary cinematographer, Peter Deming ASC.
Deming details his experience on set:
“From Hell (2001) is the story of Jack the Ripper set in turn of the century London. Production was completed mid to late 2000, primarily in Prague, with additional photography in London. Directed by The Hughes Brothers, Allen and Albert, it featured an international cast headed by Johnny Depp as Inspector, Abberline, Heather Graham as Mary Kelly, and Robbie Coltrane as Sargent Godley.
An enormous primary set was constructed outside of Prague of approximately nine square blocks, big enough to accommodate two shooting units simultaneously. The production utilized Panavision Platinum and G2 cameras, and C and E Series anamorphic prime lenses with rear element stockings. Shot on Kodak film stock, post production was entirely photo chemical from start to finish.”
📸 BTS Photo credit: Jürgen Vollmer
Our cousin, brother, husband, uncle and grandpa John Zedler left us last night after 69 years. We will love him and miss him so. Too many memories, laughs and concerts to count. Thank you John for all of it…..❤️💙💔🥳😥 and for being in our lives. 1956-2025. The song here is of course Bruce’s Promised Land. This record Darkness on the Edge of Town was released on June 2, 1978, John’s 22nd birthday. It never left his turntable for the entire three months of summer. Once while attending a Springsteen concert Bruce came off the stage and walked right up to John, singing Spirits in the Night. And as he turned to walk away he fell backward into John’s lap still singing. John was in heaven. Welcome John - to the Promised Land.
‘Mulholland Drive’
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Dir. David Lynch
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“We also used black stockings on the rear lens elements. Fogal #10 Black Noir”
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