Today the conversation explores the role of intent and impact in filmmaking, the importance of networking and building relationships, and the approach to storytelling in cinematography work. My guest, JD Gonzales, shares his journey into cinematography and the challenges of breaking into the industry. We discuss the need for specialization and the importance of trusting and collaborating with other professionals on set. JD also introduces his system for crafting the image, which involves understanding the story, defining the parameters, and creating a visual language.

08:18 Challenges of Breaking into the Industry

31:02 Approach to Storytelling in Cinematography Work

38:50 Taking Care of Mental and Physical Health as a Filmmaker

55:44 Being a Good Manager and Communicator on Set

01:07:19 Collaboration and Hiring the Right Team

01:15:10 Deliberate Decision-Making in Filmmaking

01:23:43 Relaxation and Hobbies: Playing Pool

Find JD here: https://www.instagram.com/jdgonzalesdp/

All my socials: https://solo.to/snowmanfilms

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