Cinemapodgrapher

Being a DP is the best job in the world but it can also be a lonely one. On this episode I talk about why it's important to have a few Cinematographer buddies in your career.

We're back. Rachel Sieger and I talk through her upcoming workshop with the ACS designed to help people learn the essentials of camera dept before going on a drama set. A must listen for beginners.

FPV Drones are taking off the industry (Yes I made that pun). This is a quick episode on some of the features of this exciting new tool from DJI.

Virtual Production is here and it is going to be a big part of our industry. On this episode we discuss how Virtual Production works, what cameras work best, interactive lighting and the strengths and weakness of this new technology. Featuring Tim Schultz from Cutting Edge, Unreal Developer Dave Reece, Arri National Sales Manager Sean Dooley and Cinematographer Jason Hargreaves ACS.

She's a Director, a Producer, a Camera Operator and she's worked with Sir David Attenborough. From studying Zoology to becoming a filmmaker, Claire Clements has now shot wildlife all over the world. This episode covers Claires inspirational career and her recent comeback from a severe injury.

Tim Walsh takes us through the basics of Steadicam, how to work with an operator as a Cinematographer and what advice he has for people starting out.

This is my own personal story of COVID, what I went through in lockdown and how I managed to turn things around through film making, American football, a podcast and Samoan guy named The Rock. I hope by sharing this story it helps you to bounce back like I did. Luck is always involved in stories like this but remember...the harder you work, the luckier you get.

If you're new to camera operating chances are you're going to be the B or C Operator on a production. Cinematographer Alex Glucina and I go through how to get your foot in the door, process on set and what departments you need to collaborate to get the job done.

A CV is key to getting you on the job. On this episode I discuss what employers are looking for and how a film industry CV should be formatted.

Just graduated? Don't know where to start in the film industry as a freelancer? This episode is for you. I break it down to 10 quick easy steps to get your business off the ground and you a step closer to getting work in the industry.