Learn what it takes to design an entire US base from scratch with Susie Mancini, production designer of Netflix's new comedy Space Force.

Susie and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the quick turnaround she had when designing the Space Force base, her collaboration with the director and other departments, getting access to Elon Musk's SpaceX, referencing North Korean architecture, and so much more!

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• The process designing for comedies (01:45)
• Designing the brutalist-style Space Force base (07:57)
• Collaborating with directors (24:11)
• Getting access to Elon Musk's SpaceX base (32:07)
• Working with actor John Malkovich (40:22)
• Referencing North Korean architecture (48:27)
• Collaborating with camera, lighting, and set departments (53:32)
• Difference between art director and production designer (58:25)
• How Hollywood is resuming after COVID-19 (01:01:17)
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In the wake of COVID-19, remote video production is the main way TV shows and videos are continuing to be produced. In this episode, Jason Liquori, owner of C Mount Rentals, shares how his team is partnering with The Late Late Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ellen, and more for remote productions.

Jason and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the type of equipment he's providing to TV networks, how they're remotely controlling the equipment, recording high quality footage, and more!

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• How Jason became a rental house owner (01:43)
• Providing remote production to TV networks (08:59)
• Remote camera packages for late show hosts (13:46)
• Remotely controlling cameras (24:16)
• Recording high quality footage remotely (36:45)
• How clients can view remotely (42:51)
• Recording good sounding audio remotely (48:09)
• Jason's recommendation for remote camera packages (53:26)
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Learn about the tiring process behind editing some of your favorite reality TV shows with editor Molly Shock ACE.

Molly and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how reality TV has evolved, her collaboration with editors and producers, the psychology of editing, plus behind the scenes of RuPaul's Drag Race, MasterChef, and more!

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• Molly's experience editing for over 20 years (01:57)
• How reality TV has evolved over the years (06:17)
• Editing reality TV and RuPaul's Drag Race (15:16)
• Editing MasterChef remotely due to COVID-19 (26:41)
• Collaborating with other editors and producers (29:42)
• Difficulty of editing out a scandalous character (35:50)
• Psychology of editing reality tv (41:46)
• Maintaining an engaging episode (44:52)
• Shooting schedule for reality tv (45:52)
• The process editing docu-style shows (47:50)
• Finding or becoming mentors in the industry (52:58)
• And more!

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Learn how cinematographer Jonathan Freeman ASC created the cool, dramatic shots of DEFENDING JACOB for Apple TV+ and filmed classic episodes of GAME OF THRONES.

Jonathan and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss what he looks for when reviewing scripts, his visual and lighting approach to DEFENDING JACOB, using VR technology for GAME OF THRONES, the infamous Starbucks coffee cup shot, and more!

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• Becoming the cinematographer of DEFENDING JACOB (01:37)
• What to look for in a script (03:29)
• Benefits of working with one director the entire series (06:35)
• Visual approach of contemporary vs period pieces (08:22)
• Approach to lighting for DEFENDING JACOB (11:26)
• What it’s like working for Apple TV+ (15:51)
• Jonathan’s experience filming in Boston (17:47)
• The show’s cool visual approach (20:40)
• Approach to lighting the knife reveal scene (31:36)
• Camera and lens package (37:16)
• Discussing the color science of using blue tones (42:59)
• Jonathan’s work on GAME OF THRONES (44:32)
• His favorite scenes he shot in Game of Thrones (51:23)
• The infamous Starbucks coffee cup (58:55)
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Amazon Prime's HOMECOMING has some of the most compelling visuals on tv. Listen as Cinematographer Jas Shelton shares his techniques for lighting, lensing, camera movement and more.

Jas and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how the look has evolved for season 2, how Alfred Hitchcock inspired the show, how they achieve the show's incredible cinematography, the importance of a DIT, and so much more!

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• How COVID-19 has affected Jas (02:05)
• Collaborating with the season 1 DP (06:20)
• How the show’s look as evolved in season 2 (11:26)
• Hitchcock’s inspiration on the show (20:19)
• HOMECOMING’s incredible camera movement (23:35)
• How Jas likes to prep for shoots (33:17)
• Working with actress Janelle Monae (35:36)
• Camera and lenses of HOMECOMING (38:35)
• The importance of a DIT (44:10)
• Approach to lighting (47:21)
• Filming the incredible 360º house shot in season 2 (54:19)
• And more!

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Go behind the scenes of Netflix’s hit series HOLLYWOOD with cinematographer Simon Dennis BSC.

Simon and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the visual approach to the series, working with director Ryan Murphy, shooting on the Sony Venice, his approach to lighting iconic scenes, and more!

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• Working with director Ryan Murphy (02:24)
• Paying homage to 1940's Hollywood (16:32)
• Simon’s visual approach to the series (21:14)
• Recreating 1940s film styles with "Meg" (32:36)
• Shooting on the Sony Venice (36:10)
• Using tons of haze in scenes (39:29)
• Using colored lights for the theater and bar scenes (41:48)
• Why Simon under-exposed while filming (45:03)
• How lens focus affects production design (47:14)
• Camera movement of HOLLYWOOD (51:35)
• Filming the table read scene (54:48)
• Classic movies that influenced the visual approach (58:31)
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Cinematographer Adriano Goldman ASC ABC gives us a behind the scenes look at Netflix's hit series The Crown.

Adriano and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the challenges of filming the first couple of episodes, the stunning visual approach to the series, why they changed cameras and lenses throughout the seasons, collaborating with costume design, and more!

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• Adriano's thoughts on the effects of COVID-19 (02:24)
• The difficulty establishing the look of THE CROWN (14:00)
• Visual approach and importance of choosing coverage (22:26)
• Camera and lens package (36:48)
• Why the camera and lenses changed throughout the seasons (39:50)
• Filming the interiors and working with haze (44:35)
• Collaborating with production and costume design (50:58)
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The cinematographer of David Fincher's hit Netflix series, Mindhunter, Erik Messerschmidt ASC takes us behind the scenes the show. 

Erik and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how he created the distinct look of Mindhunter, why David Fincher shoots so many takes, mastering good camera movement, how Erik preps for shoots, and more!

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• Importance of film school and on-set experience (02:22)
• What Erik is watching during COVID-19 (12:08)
• Visual approach to MINDHUNTER (15:48)
• Mastering good camera movement (20:08)
• Camera and lens package (22:22)
• Why David Fincher shoots so many takes (27:28)
• Compositing multiple takes together (42:05)
• Approach to lighting (44:57)
• Shot diagrams and storyboarding (54:18)
• Lighting the prison scenes (01:01:59)
• Exposing for dark cinematography (01:04:25)
• Color theory and how it affects the audience (01:05:21)
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The Witcher on Netflix is one of the year's most exciting new shows, and Go Creative Show takes you behind the scenes with cinematographer Jean-Philippe Gossart.

Jean-Philippe and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss his visual approach to the series, the importance of having second-unit experience, creating a medieval world, the show's camera and lighting package, and more!

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• Jean-Philippe Gossart and COVID-19 (02:27)
• Visual approach to THE WITCHER (04:12)
• Why it’s important to have 2nd unit experience (11:09)
• Visually creating a medieval world (14:46)
• Approach to lighting THE WITCHER (27:39)
• Lighting package used on set (35:21)
• The challenges faced when filming the series (38:54)
• The shooting schedule (42:14)
• The amount of camera coverage they had (44:15)
• Challenges of working with animals on set (45:14)
• Color grading for THE WITCHER (51:29)
• Relationship between VFX and cinematography (55:16)
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Cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth gives a behind the scenes look at Amazon's Tales from the Loop sci-fi series inspired by Simon Stålenhag.

Jeff and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how Jeff‘s cinematography was inspired by the Simon Stålenhag paintings, the camera and lens packages used on the show, shooting with minimal coverage, blending science fiction with a period piece, working with visual effects artists, filming with haze, and more!

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• Jeff Cronenweth’s thoughts on COVID-19 (02:02)
• Working on high profile music videos (05:56)
• Origins of Tales from the Loop and the Simon Stålenhag paintings (10:57)
• Visual approach to the series (13:13)
• Shooting with minimal coverage (20:12)
• Shooting on the Panavision DXL2 (22:14)
• How the lenses gave the show a soft look (27:03)
• Color grading and HDR (28:31)
• Jeff’s approach to filming for streaming (31:29)
• Additional discussions about visual approach (33:45)
• Relationship between visual effects and cinematography (48:23)
• Challenges of filming with haze on location (55:03)
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