The MAKE IT Podcast

374 - Micah Simms, Cinematographer - The Art of Visual Storytelling, Secrets from a Film and Commercial Shoot Pro, Crafting Shots from Concept to Screen, and Mapping Shots to the Director's Vision


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Hello, Hello!

 

In this episode, we have a conversation with Cinematographer Micah Simms. Chris interviews Micah about his career journey and experiences working in commercials and films. They discuss Micah's passion for the craft of Cinematography and his collaborative work with Directors like Motke Dapp.

 

We also talk about:


- Techniques for lighting and shooting scenes effectively 
- Challenges of the film industry and finding work-life balance
- Maintaining integrity through difficult content decisions 
- Advice for aspiring cinematographers starting out

 

Enjoy!

 

Indie Artist Spotlight

 

Morning Silk is a New York-based alternative indie rock/pop recording project led by Frank Corr. Signature drums, synth sounds, and a wall of screaming guitars can be recognized as Morning Silk's production style. So Fun is a made-up story written in Italy about a time-traveling being from the 1700s who follows someone he found outside in his estate's garden into a portal and is transported into a dance club in the future.

    

Artist: Morning Silk

 

Track: So Fun (Remix)

 

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