Cinematography for Actors

We teach actors the technical side of performance through education and community-building events

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00:00 - Our March 11th event! Get on the list!

03:50 - How do we know Sean?

06:03 - An anachronism 

06:30 - The bulk of Sean's work: commercial vs narrative

08:00 - Sean's journey into filmmaking

09:00 - An Ode to Spy Hop Productions

14:50 - Mentorship in the film industry

20:00 - How Sean borrowed gear using his network for footage that got him into AFI

20:58 - AFI years

23:48 - Talking about actors

24:15 - David Cross and commitment to the story in The Dark Divide 

26:41 - Inde and Sean's names

28:08 - How an actor's experience can benefit visual style

33:20 - Technical requirements of commercial performance

39:28 - How to ask for visual / technical insight

41:55 - Creative elements commercial work is lacking

43:08 - Is there specific commercial training?

45:05 - Different expectations of DPs in different markets

48:15 - Why DPs want to shoot narrative 

49:24 - Some of Sean's favorite resources

51:42 - What is the most helpful / collaborative thing an actor can do for a DP?

52:50 - Sean Sings us out

NEW CINEMATOGRAPHERS By Alex Ballinger

https://www.amazon.com/New-Cinematographers-Alex-Ballinger/dp/1856693341

REFLECTIONS: Twenty-One Cinematographers at Work By Benjamin Bergery

https://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Twenty-One-Cinematographers-At-Work/dp/0935578161

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Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.

00:17 - Monica's Journey back to directing 
02:46 - Female relationships in the film industry 
07:43 - A cool biology lesson 
11:29 - For actors who want to direct their own work and 
12:14 - Things Monica learned shooting Survival Job 
14:08 - Practicing by shooting regularly with tools you have 
18:50 - The trap in self-tape practice
20:10 - Using the basics of Shakespeare for modern auditions 
21:40 - Monica's technical experience shooting Survival Job 
27:03 - Indeana on technical work in 'TAR' 
29:30 - A couple of things you should start doing now 
31:21 - Prep an actor can do before shoot day beyond memorizing 
36:14 - The importance of curiosity 
42:32 - Fears about crying on cue 
44:19 - Monica's a coach! 
46:41 - Remember actor websites? 
52:03 - Find Monica @missmmccarthy www.monicamccarthy.net 
52:26 - Ins & Outs--- Support this podcast: 

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Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.

01:13 - Let's get blowouts! 
02:20 - How we won Monica's heart
03:56 - Where has Monica been for two decades? 
04:51 - How traveling feeds your creativity and improves creative projects 
08:50 - Monica's Sliding Doors audition  
14:50 - Surrounding yourself with people who support your career choices 
16:25 - A lesson in *Doing it Anyway* 
23:19 - How Monica imploded her life 
25:27 - Dark times that inform the depth of your creativity 
27:50 - The Holistic Actor 
30:51 - Building a supportive community from all different backgrounds and interests 
33:48 - How diversifying your life and becoming an Holistic Actor improves your castability 
41:12 - On Decoding Shakespeare 
46:34 - Quantum Healing tenets for actors 
49:55 - How Inde made her first Tinder date cry 
50:38 - How Monica got her first commercial agent + curating your "Tell me about yourself" 
52:12 - Another chat about authentic connection!--- Support this podcast: 

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Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.

01:20 - A little history on Ira, and the differences between American & Russian film industries

05:05 - Ira’s experience casting her film, Masterpiece

10:37 - Ira’s experience directing and troubleshooting with an inexperienced actor

12:20 - How Ira’s directing methods change working with new vs seasoned actors

15:23 - How Ira prefers to prep with actors

18:15 - How does Hae feel about rehearsal?

21:08 - Directors advice on replicating performance

23:45 - Helpful on-set actor exercises

27:43 - Connecting with the actor right after the take

31:32 - An anecdote from Hae

33:54 - Ira admits to some bad behavior early on

36:44 - Ira has a scary black book!.. But she is very forgiving.

37:46 - Why Ira employs a personal blacklist--- Support this podcast: 

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Website: www.cinematographyforactors.com

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Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.

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00:33 - Intro to Anna Gudbrands

01:52 - Anna's background

04:21 - Anna and photography and her knack for documenting

05:57 - Who is Monica?

06:52 - How did Anna decide on cinematography?

08:16 - Inde's favorite painting by Anna

09:18 - Why people look to Anna for inspiration

11:36 - A networking chat of course! (Camerimage included!)

14:16 - The importance of surrounding yourself with friends

17:50 - Anna's pro networking technique

23:40 - The London market

24:06 - Anna's entrance into the London film market

31:53 - Experience working with talent

35:46 - The difference working with actors who understand the technical

39:34 - Knowing your worth

46:23 - What is Anna excited about?

47:31 - Ins & Outs--- Support this podcast: 

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Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.

So happy to have friend and talented cinematographer, Jesse M. Feldman, on the CFA podcast. With over 140 credits to his name, it is no surprise that he was nominated for an ASC award for his recent work on Episode 3 of 'Interview with a Vampire'. He speaks about a variety of tips for actors and filmmakers in general. As well, something we haven't spoken about ever before- the importance of 2nd team. 

Timestamps:

0:00:24 - Guest Episode Introduction

0:02:55 - Next Event

0:03:13 - Episode Begins

0:04:45 - How Jesse found out about his ASC Award Nomination for ‘Interview with a Vampire’

0:06:10 - Who is Jesse?

0:07:55 - Jesse’s first camera dept job

0:11:53 - Hae talks technical

0:14:38 - How Jesse’s first job turned out + cool coincidence

0:15:16 - How do you learn to operate a camera? And how it pertains to actors.

0:16:20 - Jesse’s experience working on his first union job

0:19:21 - Feelings about communicating with actors

0:23:10 - Unexpected roles and responsibilities for operators

0:25:21 - The difference between new and seasoned actors that Jesse has noticed

0:29:40 - A story about Laurence Fishburne’s technical skills!

0:30:40- A fun little list of Jesse’s credits

0:35:28 - Working with Lady Gaga

0:36:40 - How is Jesse’s back and what did he do about it?

0:39:20 - The transition from camera operating to DP roles

0:41:00 - Jesse’s experience as DP on Interview With A Vampire

0:43:25 - Technical explanations for actors: “oner” and “cheating”

0:52:04 - The value of 2nd team

0:55:20 - How actors can help things go smoothly for operators

0:57:15 - Hae’s hot take on actors serving the story

0:57:59 - Trust that the take chosen will likely be your best performance

0:58:40 - Things Jesse likes to see from actors during rehearsal

1:01:00 - What is Jesse excited about?

1:03:10 - Jesse’s advice to LA newcomers

1:04:20 - Where to find Jesse @jessemfeldman / jessefeldman.com --- Support this podcast: 

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Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.

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3:52- Episode Begins

7:40- Alex’s Beginning & Journey

14:30- Determining the Right Monologues for You

18:40- Stage to Screen

21:15- Alex’s Study Abroad

23:00 - Alex’s First Co-Star Casting

25:00- Alex’s Showcase & Getting Reps

26:00-Building Relationships & Making Connections

29:20- Technical Requirements at the Beginning of Alex’s Career

32:55- Loneliness on Set vs Stage at the Beginning

34:30- Importance of having a community

35:00- Two Announcements

37:00- Learning the Technical

38:10- Hae’s Embarrassing Moment

41:20- Alex’s Tough On-Camera Teacher

42:35- Expectation for Memorization as an Actor

44:00- Abusive Acting Classes

46:30- Our Job as Filmmakers

47:30- Actors Learning the Technical Earlier On

49:00- Crying on Cue

49:50- On-Camera Classes

51:40- Alex on-set now

54:30- CFA Past Lens Workshop

55:00- Working with Wardrobe to Develop Character

58:00- History of Women’s Clothing

59:25- Self-Tape Setup Talk

1:09:00- Alex’s Best Acting Advice she has received

1:12:35- Alex’s Fave Resources

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Media Tropes: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Characters

Show Fax: https://showfax.com/

Audrey Helps Actors: https://audreyhelpsactors.libsyn.com/062-get-your-sht-together-alexandra-wright

1:13:45- Delta Acting Community

https://www.deltaactingcommunity.com/

1:15:45- Where can we find Alex?

https://www.instagram.com/the_alexandrawright/

https://www.instagram.com/the_deltacommunity/

1:16:10- Making Noises--- Support this podcast: 

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Website: www.cinematographyforactors.com

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Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.

00:00 - Where the crap is Inde? + Intros 

02:23 - A mini Camerimage roundup 

07:10 - Coming up in the British film market 

34:08 - Communication on set 

36:11 - What Austin often speaks to actors about as an operator 

38:15 - A discussion about on-set hierarchy

43:11 - Different styles + Inde can't remember JACK RYAN

44:40 - The gang finally googles it and figures it out

49:34 - Dom asks Inde about AFI

51:43 - Marmite vs Vegemite 

52:37 - Dating in the industry (London vs LA) 

53:35 - Technical notes and communicating with actors

56:20 - Noticeable differences between newer and seasoned actors

57:54 - The biggest technical mistakes the guys ever made

59:17 - Where is your career now, where do you want it to go?

1:02:58 - Everyone's ideal sets and what you'll find at crafty

1:06:21 - Red flags

1:10:23 - Networking resources and tools to get started in London

1:12:00 - Inde forces our guests to sing with her

WHERE TO FIND US

 www.cinematographyforactors.com 

Hae’s IG - instagram.com/heyimhae 

Inde’s IG - instagram.com/imunderhill Inde’s 

Website - www.indeanaunderhill.com 

https://linkin.bio/cinematographyforactors  

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Cinematography for Actors was founded by an actor, Haeleigh Royall, and a cinematographer, Indeana Underhill, in Los Angeles. It's main platform is a unique online course program dedicated to helping newer actors and emerging filmmakers learn the technical of performance and gain knowledge for future on-set experiences.  They have created classes such as, “An Actor’s 101 Guide to Lenses,” “Camera Movement: Working with an Operator”, and “The Emotional Impact of Eyeline”.

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Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.

0:00:00 - An important announcement 

0:02:05 - Guest intro! 

0:03:44 - What is ShareGrid? 

0:13:13 - What is the ShareGrid Lens Test? 

0:27:48 - Ode to the cinematographer's supportive community 

0:28:22 - Salsa Lessons at Soho House 

0:30:25 - Brent is also a Director of Photography! 

0:31:06 - Interacting with actors commercial vs narrative 

0:35:03 - Consistent notes 

0:38:35 - Actor Red flags / Green flags that Brent has noticed 

0:44:40 - Cheats DPs do to help actors technically 

0:49:55 - Brent LOVES when actors introduce themselves! 

0:53:58 - Inde tells a funny side story 

0:57:10 - Obligatory networking chat 

1:01:55 - Things about the industry keeping Brent going and rules he lives by 

1:06:41 - Brent sings us out

WHERE TO FIND US 

www.cinematographyforactors.com 

https://linkin.bio/cinematographyforactors

Cinematography for Actors was founded by an actor, Haeleigh Royall, and a cinematographer, Indeana Underhill, in Los Angeles. It's main platform is a unique online course program dedicated to helping newer actors and emerging filmmakers learn the technical of performance and gain knowledge for future on-set experiences.  They have created classes such as, “An Actor’s 101 Guide to Lenses,” “Camera Movement: Working with an Operator”, and “The Emotional Impact of Eyeline”.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinematographyforactors/support

Send us a text

For our listeners, CFA’s teamed up with We Make Movies to get you a discount on production management services, including access to comprehensive production insurance and workers' comp for your next shoot.

Visit wemakemovies.org/insurance and use code CFA23 on your intake form for 10% off your quote.

Calling all actors! Take 25% off your membership at WeAudition with code: CFA25

Website: www.cinematographyforactors.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographyforactors

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinematographyforactors

Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.

WHERE TO FIND US 

www.cinematographyforactors.com 

Hae’s IG - instagram.com/heyimhae 

Inde’s IG - instagram.com/imunderhill 

Inde’s Website - www.indeanaunderhill.com  

00:00 - We're baaaack! 

02:19 - Did Inde oversell Camerimage? 

04:55 - How did it feel to be an actor at Camerimage? 

06:30 - Hae successfully pitched Cinematography for Actors! 

08:00 - Hae forgets the word "experienced"  

11:07 - How to work as an actor at Camerimage 

13:48 - What Hae learned while working in the Astera workshop with Markus Förderer 

16:12 - Saying goodbye to ring lights in 2023 

17:45 - Recap of Arri workshop with Cory Geryak 

20:19 - The importance of having relationships with the people you're working with on set 

23:30 - The Camerimage Schedule 

26:25 - Where to find the best tomato soup in the world 

29:18 - Should actors go to Camerimage? 

31:09 - How much does it cost? 

34:08 - Our first in-person event! 

36:47 - We wrote an article for No Film School!   

The Topanga Collective was founded by an actor, Haeleigh Royall, and a cinematographer, Indeana Underhill, in Los Angeles. They created Cinematography for Actors, a unique online course program dedicated to helping newer actors and emerging filmmakers learn the technical of performance and gain knowledge for future on-set experiences.  They have created classes such as, “An Actor’s 101 Guide to Lenses,” “Camera Movement: Working with an Operator”, and “The Emotional Impact of Eyeline”.     

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Website: www.cinematographyforactors.com

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Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.