We divided up to take on the huge workload in Stennis, MS as well as El Centro, CA. Mouse is also an incredible action shooter. He was very conceptual, and I truly believe helped get the best performances out of the active duty SEALs. Mouse was all about the back-stories, which got the characters to this point. We had unprecedented access, which made the movie extraordinary. It would give us hours of shooting time without having to reload every 10 minutes and provide the ability to showcase the Navy’s impressive assets. Together, we chose what would be best for the story, and that was the Sony F950 with Cineflex housing. Aerials were going to be a huge part of the scope of this film. When the SEALs went into operational mode, we were all 5D, no matter whether it was a wide shot or a close-up. Then, when the bad guys were planning and conniving, it was also filmed. When the SEALs were hanging with their families, shooting the breeze, or getting briefed, we shot 35mm motion picture film. Scotty’s role is to remain true to the story, and we worked on a shooting style and a visual landscape that would last and hold the audience’s attention. This fearless quality was what brought out the highest level of creativity. They go for it and believe someone will be there to catch them.
What is so inspiring about Scotty and Mouse is that they’re fearless.
