Fascinating, what a difference just lighting makes

[sfoster]

Yes, the first image used a longer lens. Given the amount of compression between foreground and background elements I'd guess quite a bit longer lens.

Thanks, I was confused since that was coming from rik
He must have misspoke or typo'd or something

 

[Jonesy]

Absolutely it was designed. Every prop, every picture on the wall
was placed there by the art department team. The production
didn’t just walk into the room, set up lights and roll film. They
didn't bother with composition? Look again. Everything in that
first shot is exactly where it needs to be including the slightly
higher angle and the shorter lens then the second picture.

Notice how the Coca-Cola signs are removed? Even the DPH
rating is changed - from the LA tag in the second picture to the
NYC in the first one.

Yep, that's exactly right. Every single item has been chosen and placed right where its colour, shape, and size will blend with, and add to, the whole composition. Brilliantly done, actually. If you weren't looking for it, you wouldn't see just how much work went into that scene.

I guess that's why those guys get paid well to do those jobs.