Director Kim Manners, realizing the monotony of some of the scenes, such as Mulder waking up after each successive explosion, attempted to make each shot interesting by incorporating new camera angle so that the final episode would be visually appealing and hold the viewers' attention. First assistant director Bruce Carter examined the script and created a complex timeline to make shooting easier. This process alone took up two weeks, but Carter considered it a success: "It was one of the things I was proudest of all year."