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The Witcher Season 2 Cinematography (with Jean Philippe Gossart and Romain Lacourbas) GCS299 Feb 15, 2022

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THE WITCHER season 2 cinematographers Jean Philippe Gossart and Romain Lacourbas share details about how they collaborated on bringing more color and dimension to the series.

JP, Romain, and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss switching to spherical lenses, the challenges of creating natural light sources, attention to detail for dialogue scenes, and so much more.

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What you will learn in this episode

Collaborating as cinematographers (01:21)
Visual approach to The Witcher season 2 (03:12)
Spherical vs anamorphic lenses (09:38) Working with the Arri DNA LF lenses (11:28)
Challenge of lighting for all natural sources (18:33)
Color theory for recreating moonlight (25:56)
Challenges of snowy exteriors (31:50) Continuity with weather and locations (38:54)
Deconstructing the Eskel Leshy fight scene (40:29)
Collaboration with VFX (51:52)
Attention to detail for dialogue scenes (54:47)
The future of filmmaking with LED walls (58:28)
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Scream Cinematography (with Brett Jutkiewicz) GCS298 Feb 08, 2022

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SCREAM is back! Cinematographer Brett Jutkiewicz breaks down the biggest kill scenes and how he brought his unique visual style to the film franchise.

Brett and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss cinematography tricks to create tension in horror, lighting for horror movies, making day-time exteriors scary, the necessary skill sets for camera operators, learning from your mistakes on set, and more!

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What you will learn in this episode

SCREAM franchise visual approach (01:14)
Camera tricks to create tension in horror (06:08)
Making daylit scenes scary (10:37)
Using Panavision anamorphic lenses (20:24)
Importance of LUTs on set (25:45) Communicating with camera operators on set (30:38)
What makes a good B camera operator (33:41)
Approach to lighting hospital scenes (36:51)
Approach to shooting Dewey's death (46:03)
Favorite shots from the film (48:39) Filming a movie that's self-aware (50:00)
Living with mistakes made in movies (51:54)
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Tick, Tick... Boom! Cinematography (with Alice Brooks ASC) GCS297 Feb 01, 2022

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TICK, TICK... BOOM! follows Jonathan Larson on his path to being the successful musical composer we know of him today. Cinematographer Alice Brooks ASC breaks down her cinematic approach and biggest challenges of the film. Alice and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the film's biggest scenes, challenges of musicals, having to use filtration in place of haze, and much more! Subscribe Now!

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Transitioning from IN THE HEIGHTS to TICK, TICK... BOOM! (01:05)
Recreating Jonathan Larson's apartment (05:06)
Referencing source material from the real-life protagonist (08:46)
Claustrophobia through cinematography (14:06)
Creating juxtaposition through lighting and color theory (17:38)
Panavision cameras and anamorphic lenses (23:56)
Using filtration instead of haze (27:19)
Creating distinct looks for the workshop scenes (33:41)
Achieving seamless transitions for scenes (40:48)
Challenges of the pool scene (44:00)
Advice for aspiring cinematographers (47:13)
And more!

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Yellowjackets Cinematography (with C Kim Miles ASC CSC) GCS296 Jan 25, 2022

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YELLOWJACKETS follows the wild journey of a high school soccer team after they become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash. Cinematographer C Kim Miles ASC CSC breaks down each of the series' spectacular visual looks.

Kim and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss making creative changes after filming the pilot, choosing lenses based on storyline, the incredible value of a DIT, deconstructing your favorite scenes, and more!

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What you will learn in this episode

Making creative changes after filming the pilot (03:24)
Production of television vs feature films (08:20)
Deconstructing the woods visual approach (14:16)
Visual tricks to play on the subconscious (20:34)
Approach to lighting exteriors (24:26)
Adjusting lenses to affect visual approach (27:54)
Visual approach to the 90s scenes (33:55)
Lighting and shooting interior scenes (43:49)
Choosing a lens based on plot (47:45) Deconstructing the episode 8 walk and talk scene (52:28)
Value of having a DIT on set (58:14)
Advice for aspiring cinematographers (01:07:37)
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Making Spider-Man No Way Home (with Mauro Fiore and Darren Gilford) GCS295 Jan 18, 2022

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SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME cinematographer Mauro Fiore and production designer Darren Gilford discuss their collaboration on the blockbuster Marvel movie.

Mauro, Darren, and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the dramatic last-minute changes at the start of production, the benefits of filming on location, and breakdowns of some of the biggest scenes in the movie.

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What you will learn in this episode

DP and Production Designer collaboration (01:07)
Working on such a big franchise (04:59)
Drastic production changes due to the pandemic (07:51)
On-location vs in a studio (14:32)
Breaking down the Sanctum Sanctorum set (17:11)
Tricks to lighting a dark set (23:33)
Using LED Walls for cinematography and production design (27:01)
Light motivation on sets (29:27)
Deconstructing the Peter Parker rooftop scene (32:19)
Approach to filming green screen sets (36:25)
Pairing the Alexa Mini LF with Panaspeed lenses (42:14)
Having story dictate focal depth of field (47:09)
Filming the tracking shot of Spider-Man in Aunt May's apartment (49:46)
High-energy camera movement (53:01)
Making the bridge scene realistic on green screen (54:43)
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Being the Ricardos Cinematography (with Jeff Cronenweth ASC) GCS294 Jan 11, 2022

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Aaron Sorkin's BEING THE RICARDOS is a masterful retelling of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's life on and off camera. Cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth ASC shares the camera, lighting and lenses he used to recreate vintage Hollywood and the iconic I Love Lucy stage.

Jeff and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss bringing energy to dialogue scenes through blocking and camera movement, breaking down some of the scenes in the film, the lenses and filtration used, and more!

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What you will learn in this episode

Working with director Aaron Sorkin (02:41)
Establishing several visual looks (10:09)
Lighting the I Love Lucy set (22:19)
Capturing the essence of I Love Lucy (35:22)
Shooting on the RED Ranger with Arri DNA lenses (39:35)
Energetic dialogue scenes through camera movement (44:56)
Filming the opening in a unique way (54:21)
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West Side Story Cinematography (with Mitch Dubin and John Buzz Moyer) GCS293 Dec 21, 2021

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Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY is a fresh remake of the classic film packed with stunning cinematography. Camera operators Mitch Dubin SOC AOC and John "Buzz" Moyer SOC share what it's like working with Spielberg and the challenges of filming movie musicals.

Mitch, Buzz, and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the the camera operators' creative freedom, tips for operating steadicams, accepting their mistakes, and more!

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What you will learn in this episode

Different camera operator roles (01:04)
Filming musicals vs narratives (04:09)
Adaptive camera framing for musicals (09:34)
Exterior lighting and lens flares (15:20)
Achieving a handheld look on a crane (20:26)
Relationship between director and cam operators (28:51)
Challenging scenes in WEST SIDE STORY (35:55)
What makes a great steadicam operator (39:53)
Creative freedom for camera operators (46:10)
Living with mistakes in films (49:41)
Advice for aspiring camera operators (54:01)
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Succession Season 3 Cinematography (with Patrick Capone and Christopher Norr) GCS292 Dec 17, 2021

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SUCCESSION season 3 cinematographers Christopher Norr and Patrick Capone join us to discuss the show's multi-camera handheld-style and natural lighting.

Christopher, Patrick, and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, share why they film close up shots first, showing vulnerability through cinematography, working as co-cinematographers, and more!

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What you will learn in this episode

In-the-moment handheld visual approach (01:10)
Deciding what to shoot handheld (08:38)
Perfectly timing lens zooms (10:32)
Having such a variety in takes (14:50)
Choosing to shoot close ups first (21:21)
Why SUCCESSION is shot on film (28:04)
360º approach to lighting (30:41)
Vulnerability through cinematography (38:25)
Filming Kendall differently in season 3 (42:34)
Working together as cinematographers (45:01)
Challenging scenes in SUCCESSION (47:58)
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Designing Ghostbusters Afterlife (with Francois Audouy) GCS291 Dec 07, 2021

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GHOSTBUSTERS AFTERLIFE -- with its incredible sets, props, and the infamous Ecto-1 car -- have given movie lovers the nostalgic and entertaining blockbuster they have been waiting for. Production designer Francois Audouy explains his approach to designing films, and how attention to detail and practical sets made GHOSTBUSTERS AFTERLIFE a massive success.

Francois and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how the original film inspired him, Francois' love for practical locations vs sets, recreating the Ecto-1 car, filming car chase scenes, and more!

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Achieving high audience expectations (02:04)
Benefits of shooting on location (05:47)
Building the farmhouse set from a dilapidated barn (10:01)
Backstory through production design (20:49)
Inspiration from the original film (25:15)
Designing practical Ecto-1 cars (28:53)
Filming the car chase on location (37:46)
Filming the Walmart scene (39:09)
Designing the Mountain Tomb (40:47)
Building a set from scratch (44:13)
Tips for aspiring production designers (49:14)
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American Horror Story Double Feature Cinematography (with Andrew Mitchell) GCS290 Nov 30, 2021

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AMERICAN HORROR STORY DOUBLE FEATURE cinematographer Andrew Mitchell had a massive challenge to overcome: how to film two unique stories with distinct looks in a cohesive way. Learn his visual approach for each half of the season and how he transitioned from camera operator to DP.

Andrew and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the essential skills every DP should have, using visual effects and clever editing to fake Sarah Paulson being on set, converting color to black and white, and so much more!

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What you will learn in this episode

Working with Ryan Murphy (01:04)
Transitioning from camera operator to DP (02:57)
Skills a DP should have (15:03)
Muted cold visual approach to Part 1 (18:27)
LUTs affecting skin tones (24:43)
Filming Sarah Paulson scenes without her (30:03)
Using Helios tubes for fire scenes (32:14)
Shooting Belle's massacre at 96 fps (35:48)
Shooting on the Sony Venice with diopters (39:03)
Converting color to black and white (41:57)
Referencing CLOSE ENCOUNTERS for Part 2 (47:06)
Blooming effect using filtration (50:48)
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