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Ep. 36 : Finding a Visual Style with Natasha Braier, ASC Dec 16, 2019

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A cinematographer, like a painter or musician, is an artist, and every artist has their own personal tastes. It's easy to fall into the artistic trends of the decade, but what's more important is what the artist brings from within, according to Natasha Braier, ASC. For the acclaimed cinematographer of indie classics such as Neon Demon and Gloria Bell, it's all about being able to experiment with fantastical colors and techniques on a film to leave an imprint, encouraging others to be more free within the medium.

In this episode, we talk about the difference between indie and Hollywood films, colored lighting, and what it means to be a cinematographer.

Ep. 35 : How to Make Connections with Jakob Owens Dec 03, 2019

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If you thought moving your entire life to Los Angeles to pursue filmmaking as a career was scary, you're absolutely right. It can be grueling to make it as a director or cinematographer on your own, which is why it's important to connect with the filmmakers around you. Jakob Owens, a director/cinematographer who founded the YouTube channel TheBuffNerds, was in this exact position too, and he tells us all about how he was able to make films and find collaborators, both successfully and unsuccessfully at times.

In this episode, we talk about Jakob's journey to Los Angeles, creating a social media following as as filmmaker, and establishing his company PrismLensFX.

Ep. 34 : Creating a Show's Visual Style with David Mullen, ASC Nov 28, 2019

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Shooting a TV show is vastly different from shooting a movie. Period. Instead of a director, you are met with the visions of show runners and producers. Instead of one cinematographer, there could be multiple working on the show at once. As the director of photography for the pilot and/or first season of a show, establishing the look is everything, but how does it happen?

Cinematographer David Mullen, ASC, who has show episodes of Mad Men and Westworld, educates us on the pre-production process of a television show, specifically for his latest work Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

On this episode, we go over David's upbringing, his studies in camera and lighting, and the difference between film and digital.

Ep. 33 : The Cinematography of HBO's Chernobyl with Jakob Ihre, FSF Nov 22, 2019

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The popular, Emmy-winning series Chernobyl is hailed for its commitment to realism and historical accuracy, and the cinematography makes sure to uphold such values.

On this episode, Jakob Ihre, the show's DP, talks about his career leading up to the production of Chernobyl.

Ep. 32 : The Rise of an Independent Artist with Shawn Corrigan Nov 18, 2019

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Everyone ha a different story. The struggles, the victories, the golden days, and the failures. Shawn talks about his path to become a creative photographer and cinematographer. This story can give inspiration & hope for others on similar roads.

Ep. 31 : The Dos and Don'ts of Music Videos with Justin Jones Nov 15, 2019

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Think about your favorite music videos. What do they have in common? Whether they're hip hop, electronic, or country music videos, they follow at least one of these few tenants that we talk about. Justin Jones, who has shot more than 400 music videos, knows what makes a good video and bad video, so we invite him into the studio to learn exactly what that is.

On this episode, we talk about music videos, and what you should avoid when producing one.

Ep. 30 : Cinematography of JoJo Rabbit with Mihai Malaimare Jr. Nov 11, 2019

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This week, cinematographer Mihai Malaimare Jr., a renowned filmmaker for his work with Francis Ford Coppolla and Paul Thomas Anderson, sits down with us in the studio to talk about his latest project, JoJo Rabbit. We also cover his journey as a cinematographer and what it was like shooting films in Europe.

Ep. 29 : The Post-Film School Blues with Todd Banhazl Nov 07, 2019

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The road for filmmakers and cinematographers is a long one, full of obstacles and setbacks along the way. This was true for Todd Banhazl, a successful commercial and feature DP who has worked with artists such as Lorde and Janelle Monae. While talking about his preeminent work, he comforts us with stories about what it was like out of film school and the challenges he faced.

In this episode, we learn about Todd's journey as a cinematographer leading up to the production of the movie Hustlers.

Ep. 28 : Filming a Feature Movie with Nigel Bluck Oct 17, 2019

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Not all movies are made for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and the case of The Peanut Butter Falcon, Nigel Bluck, the cinematographer, had to be aware of his limitations and utilize the classic phrase, "Less is always more" to make, what is now a new Classic American Film. A true minimalist filmmaker, Nigel talks about his upbringing and the important essentials of a working cinematographer.

Ep. 27 : The G&E Department with Martin Torner Oct 08, 2019

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Directors and actors aren't the only people needed to make a movie. You have the unsung heroes of the grip and electric department, whose job it is to set up complicated lighting schemes and heavy rigs. It's often a thankless job that requires being on set for long days without very much idle time. That's why we have Martin Torner, union grip for movies such as Iron Man 2 and Thor, to illuminate this side of the industry with on-set horror stories and what is required to get into gripping.

On this episode, Ted and Martin talk about gripping on Hollywood sets and what you need to know to start working in G&E.

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