We're Not Robots

The location for the conducting final round competition was chosen in large part for its stunning city views, so Azazel Jacobs was relieved when there was no rain on the shoot day. He had a difficult shot to pull off - Hailey's spirit walking away while she continues to conduct, all without any special effects or editing tricks. To accomplish this, a double learned the piece of music and closely studied Hailey's conducting style. As Jacobs explains, "She stood right by the camera, outside of the frame, so that when Lola walked away, she quickly was able to jump into her place and continue conducting as Hailey. This meant that by the time we swung around, both Haileys would be in frame. Honestly this was one of those things we weren't sure going to work until it actually did!"