# "Normal" Cinematographer Armando Salas ASC on Crafting the Film, Working on "Ozark," & More

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Podcast: [The Making Of](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-making-of-6828982)
Published: 2026-05-13T18:34:03+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Armando Salas, ASC . Armando has shot acclaimed projects including Ozark , Griselda , Cocaine Cowboys , The Terminal List , Mr. Mercedes , Lanterns , and Normal . In our conversation, he shares his upbringing, path into cinematography, experiences working across various projects, and all about the making of Normal . He also offers invaluable advice for the next generation of cinematographers and filmmakers today. “The Making Of ” is presented by AJA: AJA solves IP, sync gen hurdles at NAB From remote production to monitoring, IP introduces new challenges across productions. Get ahead of them with AJA’s latest ST 2110 solutions, including BRIDGE LIVE IP and an upcoming IP25-R firmware update. The company also unveiled a new OG-GEN10 solution bringing its GEN10 Mini-Converter functionality to an openGear format. Find out more. Upcoming Event: ATX TV Festival | May 28–31 TV Camp for Grown Ups returns with ATX TV Festival: Season 15 happening in downtown Austin on May 28–31 — and it is packed full of TV goodness. This year’s lineup includes Friday Night Lights 20 Year Reunion, a celebration with Phil Rosenthal & Ray Romano for Everybody (Still) Loves Raymond ‘s 30th anniversary, HBO’s House of the Dragon returns for S3, Apple TV brings us the enigmatic Tatiana Maslany, Jake Johnson & Murray Bartlett for Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, and the return of Steve Zahn and Rick Gomez. British TV invasion with Jane Austin in Austin courtesy of Britbox, Universal TV celebrates NBC’s 100th Anniversary with The Paper , Funny AF and Procedurals , and the Mark Duplass led inaugural Indie TV Pilot Competition. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a TV industry insider, there’s a seat at the campfire for you. Badges on sale now — don’t miss the weeke…

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