Today we’re joined by Melbourne-based cinematographer Tavis Pinnington. For part one of the chat with Tavis, we discuss film school, the transition from sound department to cinematographer. We touch on first paid jobs, and the reality of making a living as a cinematographer. We look at pitching, commercials, spec ads, and all the creative documentation, specifically delving into his recent campaign work for Up There Store x Adidas, particularly talking about references and treatments, lighting, shooting, you name it. More on Tavis’ narrative work will be coming in the next episode! 

• ​Film school at Swinburne 
• ​Sound department to cinematographer 
• ​First paid job 
• ​The reality of making a living from being a cinematographer
• ​Pitching - knowing your worth 
• ​Commercials 
• ​Spec ads 
• ​Working with brands 
• ​Levelling up- international jobs, worldviews and experiences 
• ​Adidas Online Advertisement 
• ​References and treatments
• ​Shooting naturally
• ​Colour Grade for Adidas 
• ​Creating in Melbourne
• ​The future of creatives in Melbourne
• ​Camera Assisting
• ​Anuk - First Feature Film
• ​First film in MIFF

Mentioned:

Cinematographer Rina Yang

Adidas

Wilhelm Philipp

Crayon

Westgate 

Caleb Ribates

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