Silo 2Season 2 of Silo on Apple TV+ is set to deepen the intrigue of the underground dystopian world that captivated audiences in its first run. Based on Hugh Howeys based Silotrilogy of novels (Wool,Shift, andDust).Silo has become a flagship show for Apple+, combining compelling visual storytelling with stunning visual effects. The first season introduced audiences to the titular Siloa massive, self-contained underground community where humanity survives after an apocalyptic event. With secrets layered at every level of the structure, the series is as much about the physical environment as it is about the psychological impact of isolation and control.The cinematography in Silo is a critical element in establishing its unique tone. By leveraging tight, claustrophobic framing and dim, moody lighting, the series underscores the oppressive environment of the Silo while reflecting the characters psychological confinement. Alternately, moments of expansive compositions and dynamic camera movement are used to highlight rare glimpses of freedom or rebellion, creating a visual rhythm that mirrors the emotional beats of the story. This meticulous approach elevates the storytelling, ensuring every shot contributes to the immersive and unsettling atmosphere. In this weeks fxpodcast we breakdown the series with one of the shows principle Directors of Photography, Ed Moore, BSC. As with most tentpole high budget series, a set of crews alturnate per episode, Ed Moore and Director Amber Templemore worked on multiple episodes especially in the later half of season 2. In Silo 2, the production design and visual effects work hand-in-hand to create a tangible, oppressive environment. The shows commitment to realism is apparent in every frame, with CG work often invisible but essential to the storys immersive quality. The lead visual effects were by ILM, as Ed Moore discusses in the podcast, while the set was vast, ILM had the task of working closely with the DOPs to extend the set and integrate the visuals. Season 2 promises to expanded the visual and narrative elements of the show, delving deeper into the mysteries of the Silos origins and the larger world outside. The challenge for the creative teams was to balance the shows grounded aesthetic with the need to broaden the visual scope of the show, showing more of the post-apocalyptic landscape beyond the Silos walls.From a technical perspective, Silo stands out for its restrained yet precise use of visual effects combined with dark and complex visual plate photography. An example is the opening shot of Season 2s 5th episode. As Ed Moore discusses in the fxpodcast, the shot was a remarkable combination of a very cleverly designed and executed live action camera move with ILM providing extensive set extension. Ed posted the following clip on Instagram showing the behind the scenes camera department engineering and execution.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ed Moore BSC (@edmooredop)Ed Moore has provided a set of his own personal black and white photography behind the scenes of season 2. Below is a featurette showing the complex filming sets and extensive production design.