direct ruse vs. schultz comparison.

notice how ruse cares about the color of the set and wardrobe. it's shot in a real location with careful attention to details like all the boxes and papers. it takes advantage of sunlight and uses the blinds like a natural gobo to cast lines on the subject. and to really take it to the next level, ruse finds a high vantage point to shoot from. this required moving the camera in uncomfortable positions, possible having to stand on a ladder. the still also doesn't show that it's a continuous handheld shot from eye level to birds eye view in one take.

meanwhile schultz just shoots a basic chest level shot in a half ass set with light reflections in the background. the costumes are just whatever people want to wear or bought from goodwill. there is no care for any aesthetic. the lighting is basic eggcrate diffused softboxes that people use for porn and corporate shoots where they just want even easy lighting without thinking. should the character have a certain hairstyle or facial hair to match his character? no, just however the actor looks when he shows up is fine.

season 1 vs 2