In this episode, we talk about: Breaking into the industry… from PA to gaffer . The short  “Backstroke” The new cinematographer by alex. late 90s Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook New Cinematographers by Alexander Ballinger     Featured Director of Photography: Daniel April http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3824069/ https://vimeo.com/user16026711 https://www.instagram.com/dannyapril/ email: [email protected] Check out the short film below:   Thank you […]

In this episode, we talk about: Getting on the same page with the director. The short  “For the Love of Luck – An Orvis Dogs Story“ Featured Director of Photography: Max Erickson MaxEricksonDP.com https://vimeo.com/maxwellerickson https://www.instagram.com/dot_max_dot/ Check out the video below:   Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show […]

In this episode, we talk about: Shooting feature length documentary content. The feature documentary  “Shaun Barker – One More Time” Featured Director of Photography: Will Price https://www.willpricedop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/will_price_dop/ Tweets by willpricedop Check out the Feature Documentary “Shaun Barker: One More Time” Trailer:   Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of […]

In this episode, we talk about: Top 6 mistakes beginner filmmakers make. Featured Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ twitter.com/GaddisVisuals   Bad Story This may seem like an obvious thing but it amazes me how many people want to make films and don’t take the time to build a proper story. When I was […]

In this episode, we talk about: What is IR Pollution? Ruin and Rose – Promo Video Featured Director of Photography: Ben Sturgulewski http://sturgefilm.com/ https://vimeo.com/sturgefilm Check out the video below: What is IR Pollution:  Put simply, Infrared Pollution happens when you put on heavy neutral density filter,  and your footage turns redish, looks brownish, and your pride […]

In this episode, we talk about: Ruin and Rose – Promo Video Difference between lighting DPs and camera DPs. Featured Director of Photography: Brandon Alperin www.brandonalperin.com https://www.instagram.com/gipperpl/   Check out the video below: Brandon’s Notes: 1 – 80’ condor w hybrid balloon for ambient top light   Mostly HMI with a little tungsten mixed in, http://www.1stoplg.com/products.html […]

In this episode, we talk about: The start of patreon. Using your network from film school to work with you. “The Wall” short film. Featured Director of Photography: Christopher Lew https://www.christopherlew.com/ https://vimeo.com/chrislew https://www.instagram.com/christopher_lew/ Check out the video below: Check out the BTS pics below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought […]

In this episode, we talk about: Geargiveaway Winner – Esther Ikoro Getting great images with very little. The United Way Spot Featured Director of Photography: Kody Zenger kodyzenger.com/ https://vimeo.com/kodyzenger https://www.instagram.com/kodyzenger/ http://kodyzenger.tumblr.com/   Check out the video below:   Check out the Screen Grabs & BTS Stills & Videos below: with our powers combined, day 1 is […]

In this episode, we talk about: Recovery – Short Film Making the most of your time on set. Featured Director of Photography: Daniel Purse www.danielpurse.com https://www.instagram.com/danielpurse/ Daniel generously provided his storyboards for the project: Recovery_Storyboard_Script_Annotation Check out the video below:   Check out the Screen Grabs & BTS Stills below:     Thank you for listening: Please […]

In this episode, we talk about: Is using shutter speed as an exposure tool correct? The relationship and communication between the director and dp. Why you should be blogging as a cinematographer. Gear Giveaway – see below for details Featured Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ twitter.com/GaddisVisuals http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4781966/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 ISO, Apperture, Shutter Speed Graphic: Controlling […]