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Ep. 26 : The Problem with RGB Lights with Tim Kang Oct 01, 2019

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You may notice LED lights popping up on your film sets more and more often as RGB lights are becoming a normal lighting staple. With so many options out there, it's hard to differentiate the look and color accuracy between them. Companies like to use a measurement called CRI (Color Rendering Index) and TLCI to measure how accurate the color is to everyday daylight, but what if we told you that it's actually an indicator of how bad an RGB light is? There is so much we don't understand about RGB lights yet, so we invited Tim Kang, color scientist at Quasar lighting, to talk to us about the fundamentals of color science and what the problems are about RGB lighting today.

In this episode, we talk about the way we perceive color, color science, and how we should measure color accuracy.

Ep. 25 : Shooting on Second Unit with Jaron Presant, ASC Sep 27, 2019

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Second Unit - they're the unsung heroes who shoot the extras, inserts, and secondary inserts for a film or TV show. They're the ones who provide the editors with stuff to cut to. They're the ones that have to use their creativity to blend their visual style to the vision of the cinematography. Jaron Presant, ASC cinematographer who has shot second unit on Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Looper, tells us what goes on in his mind when he's shooting alongside Steve Yedlin, director of photography for those movies, and what it's like to be on second unit.

In this episode we talk about Jaron's early beginnings in cinematography, his crazy obsession with VFX and lighting, and what it's like to shoot on second unit.

Ep. 24 : The Music of Film Editing with John Ottman Sep 20, 2019

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Everyone knows that music is important in a film, but just exactly how does it influence the way the film is edited? There are not many people that can say they have edited and composed a big Hollywood film besides Oscar-winning editor John Ottman, who has edited and composed for films such as X-Men: Days of Future Past, Superman Returns, and most notably, Bohemian Rhapsody. John talks to us about his start in filmmaking, how to navigate the studio environment, and what every editor should know.

In this episode, we talk about tips on becoming a professional editor and break down the music and editing of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Ep. 23 : How to Produce Music Videos with Moses Israel Sep 06, 2019

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We tend to talk about music videos a lot at Indy Mogul - how to light them, how to make them for no money, etc. Today, we go over a bigger question - how do we produce them? With so many filmmakers out there wanting to shoot music videos and gain exposure for their work, the knowledge of how to conduct a set and production can get lost in translation. Not everything is just what you see in front of camera, so we sit down with seasoned music video producer, Moses Israel, to learn what first-time producers need to know before they step on set.

On this episode, we talk about music videos, producing, and tips on how to manage a film set.

Ep. 22 : The Best Way to Move Your Camera with Dan Kneece Sep 02, 2019

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Ted sits down with Dan Kneece to learn more about why Steadicam can still be better than gimbals, what makes good steady shots cinematic, and why shot lists don't always help a movie.

Ep. 21 : How to Break into Hollywood with Matt Enlow and Oren Kaplan Aug 26, 2019

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In the film industry, there aren't a lot of sure-fire avenues towards success. Many dreamers have wondered - do you go to film school? Do you make a smash hit at Sundance? Do you find an agent right away? It's not that making Oscar-worthy feature films is inconceivable; it's that the road to it often comes across as a mystery. That's why Matt Enlow and Oren Kaplan, represented commercial and narrative directors in LA, break down the journey of numerous successful filmmakers and summarize the five different ways to "make it" as a key creative in the industry.

On this episode, we talk about directing, filmmaking, and the many pathways toward producing a feature film or commercial hit.

Ep. 20 : Cinematography Breakdown with Larry Fong, ASC Aug 23, 2019

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From the cinematographer that brought you 300, Super 8, and Batman v. Superman, Larry Fong sits down with us to talk about camera, lighting, and that extra bit of "secret sauce" that makes his films look unique. He tells us about his first encounters with renowned directors such as JJ Abrams, and his humble beginnings in Hollywood.

On this episode, we talk about visual storytelling and how to communicate certain emotions and moods through Larry's past films.

Ep. 19 : How To Maximize Your Rentals At Any Budget with Magnanimous Rentals Aug 09, 2019

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From the indie short film to the Hollywood blockbuster no one can afford to own every single piece of equipment they use. That's where rental houses come in. But with all the options out there it can be a daunting task to rent equipment, so we asked Mike Grady, the General Manager at Magnanimous Rentals, to break down several go-to rental packages at three different budget levels as well as why you would want certain gear for your type of production.

On this episode we talk to a rental professional to figure out the best way to maximize your rental package at any budget you may find yourself at.

Ep. 18 : How to Shoot and Sell Stock Footage with Luke Neumann Aug 02, 2019

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Stock footage has always been trivial in the eyes of filmmakers, mostly because nobody wants to shoot solely for stock and not much money can be made from it. But what if we told you that you can just upload the stuff that you are going to shoot for that future narrative film and make passive income on the side? Well, Luke Neumann, founder of Neumann Films and commercial cinematographer, tells us that we as filmmakers should look at stock footage differently and start making money off of the stuff that we have today.

On this episode, we learn how to successfully shoot and sell stock footage, namely lifestyle and aerial footage.

Ep. 17 : How to Use Water in Filmmaking with Phil Rhodes Jul 05, 2019

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Water - could it be the best free tool to up your filmmaking game? It's something you often don't notice in your favorite sci-fis and dramas, but you'll start to see it everywhere once you begin to notice. Water has a specular quality to it that brings out the texture of surfaces and instantly increases contrast the moment you spray it onto your setting. Of course, you can produce steam with water to add visual interest into your backgrounds as well.

On this episode, we explore with writer Phil Rhodes the ways you can use water in cinematography to make any shot look better.

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