Go Creative Show explores the devastating effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus on indie filmmakers, editors, and YouTube video creators.

In this episode, filmmaker and Film Riot creator Ryan Connolly and director and video editor Chris Fenwick discuss losing freelance work, creating YouTube content while social distancing, collaborating remotely, and more. Plus a workflow for remote recording.

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• How COVID-19 has affected Ryan Connolly and Film Riot (02:50)
• Film Riot's “Stay at Home” contest (07:36)
• How COVID-19 affects YouTube sponsorship (09:42)
• Losing freelance work due to COVID-19 (11:42)
• Creating YouTube content while social distancing (13:02)
• Software to help collaborate remotely (15:57)
• COVID-19's effects on indie film production (19:26)
• How filmmakers can utilize their free time (24:50)
• Staying creative with existing footage (34:42)
• Getting through COVID-19 as a filmmaker (44:00)
• How COVID-19 has affected editor Chris Fenwick (52:32)
• Remotely filming videos using Zoom (56:44)
• And more!

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Go Creative Show is exploring the devastating effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus on filmmaking. In this episode, cinematographer Brendan Uegama and Variety's Matt Donnelly discuss how the Hollywood film industry has been effected and how it will adapt to the changing landscape. 

Brendan, Matt, and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss Hollywood's reaction to the spread of COVID-19, ways you can best use your time self-quarantining, being prepared for outbreaks in the future, staying motivated and creative during uncertain times, and more!

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Cinematographer Brendan Uegama:

• Effects of COVID-19 on film production (04:17)
• Ways to stay creative at home (15:42)
• Increasing your skills during this downtime (22:17)
• Work lost because of self-quarantining (28:45)
• Will we see a work boom after COVID-19? (29:36)
• Can cinematographers work remotely? (30:52)
• How COVID-19 is effecting rental houses (34:01)
• Why you should be contacting people you want to work with (35:55)

Variety’s Matt Donnelly:

• Hollywood's response to COVID-19 (40:12)
• Rescheduling movie releases (43:27)
• The lengths films go to getting awards (50:56)
• When will productions resume? (01:02:06)
• Preparing for future outbreaks (01:05:28)
• Film festivals reaction to COVID-19 (01:09:35)
• How to utilize your free time as a filmmaker (01:11:51)
• And more!

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Legendary gaffer of Fargo, Risky Business, Breakfast Club, Steel Magnolias, Gilmore Girls, and more Mike Moyer joins us to share stories and advice from his 40+ years in the film industry.

Mike and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss why gaffers should have theater experience, his lighting philosophy for different film genres, hilarious behind the scenes stories from some of the biggest films and tv shows in history, the impact that coronavirus has had on production, and so much more.

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• Coronavirus COVID-19 impact on production (02:38)
• Benefits of being in the union (08:14)
• Why it's valuable to work in theater (15:22)
• What the role of a gaffer is (17:00)
• How lighting equipment has changed over the years (19:59)
• Motivating colored light sources (30:34)
• How Mike lights a scene (35:04)
• Lighting for specific genres (48:04)
• The films Mike enjoyed working on (56:31)
• Breaking into the industry (01:08:53)
• And more!

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Go behind the scenes of Better Call Saul season 5 with series director of photography Marshall Adams ASC.

Marshall and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss what to expect from Better Call Saul season 5, the shows crazy filming schedule, utilizing a b-cam for alternative angles, what makes a great director, and more!

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• Behind the scenes of Better Call Saul season 5 (01:48)
• Benefits of being the only DP on a series (07:29)
• The crazy filming schedule on Better Call Saul (12:42)
• Why Marshall did not work on 13 Reasons Why (14:36)
• Breaking Bad Easter eggs (17:36)
• Why Marshall does not pre-vis shots (22:19)
• Coverage and utilizing a b-camera angle (23:23)
• Working with multiple directors (29:33)
• What makes a great director (33:52)
• Switching from RED to Arri cameras (35:22)
• The lighting approach to Better Call Saul (42:10)
• Marshall’s essential lighting equipment 
• Do cinematographers need gaffing experience? (52:59)
• Better Call Saul color theory for characters (54:53)
• Are the Gene flash-forward scenes really shot black and white? (58:05)
• Why Marshall is so heavily involved in color grading (01:02:32)
• And more!

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The Making of The Invisible Man with cinematographer Stefan Duscio ACS.

Stefan Duscio and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the technical issues behind filming an invisible character, using a robotic camera for VFX shots and the value of unmotivated camera movement. We also discuss why Stefan still uses a light meter, filming with the Alexa Mini LF and how he prepared for an IMAX release!

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• The original 1933 version of THE INVISIBLE MAN (02:01)
• Stefans pre-production process (05:15)
• Pitching ideas and treatments to directors (14:55)
• The technical approach to filming an invisible character (21:08)
• Filming the kitchen fight scene in THE INVISIBLE MAN (27:12)
• Stefan’s approach to lighting (32:48)
• Using a robotic camera to create unmotivated camera movement (35:52)
• Filming as much in-camera as possible (38:57)
• The camera and lens package on THE INVISIBLE MAN (48:42)
• What it’s like having a film released in IMAX (56:33)
• Stefan's filmmaking philosophy (59:02)
• Stefan's use of natural light (01:02:22)
• Why Stefan still uses a light meter (01:07:47)
• And more!

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HBO's adaptation of Stephen King's THE OUTSIDER is a masterclass in camera movement, framing and focus. Listen as the cinematographers share how they achieved its dark and moody look.

Two of the series directors of photography, Igor Martinovic and Zak Mulligan, and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how Igor transitioned from cinematographer to director, shooting on the Sony Venice, lighting and exposing for dark cinematography, and more!

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• Transitioning from cinematographer to director (03:32)
• Stephen King’s involvement in THE OUTSIDER (06:44)
• Collaboration between the director and cinematographer (10:55)
• Ensuring a consistent look across cinematographers (12:29)
• How to film dark cinematography (12:29)
• Filming with the Sony Venice (30:18)
• Tips for lighting and exposing for dark cinematography (34:36)
• Working with the production designer (37:30)
• Framing and composition of THE OUTSIDER (38:31)
• Value of a single shot scene (45:20)
• The use of focus in THE OUTSIDER (51:05)
• Camera movement in THE OUTSIDER (56:32)
• Challenging the audience to think and engage (01:03:43)
• And more!

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• The Outsider trailer
• Transcendental Style In Film by Paul Schrader

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Today we challenge ourselves to re-think how to run a successful video production company, with filmmaking entrepreneur and founder of Next Level Creators, Paul Xavier.

Paul and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, share techniques  that can help us grow your businesses,  where video marketing is heading in 2020 and beyond, best practices for marketing your video production services, the importance of saying no, and much more!

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• The future of video marketing (01:32)
• Tips for promoting your video production company online (06:59)
• Using LinkedIn to get new clients
• How you can “earn the deal” during client meetings (22:14)
• Why having clients on retainer is important (25:17)
• How to pitch and structure video retainers (33:22)
• Saying no to (some) projects (41:12)
• Providing distribution options to clients (45:38)
• Do you need to be a digital marketer? (59:52)
• How to scale your video production company (01:03:23)
• And more!

• Our previous interview with Paul Xavier
• The Art of Food Photography (with Sarah Fennel)
• Next Level Creators

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Discover how to advance your filmmaking and photography career on YouTube and Instagram in our interview with YouTuber and podcaster Tyler Stalman.

Tyler and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss what it takes to stand out on YouTube, Tyler's experience going from a stock photographer to freelance cinematographer, why it's helpful to have a wide skillset of services, and much more!

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• How Tyler is successful with YouTube gear reviews (03:09)
• Going from web developer to stock photographer to freelancer
• Importance of having a wide skill set for freelancing (09:03)
• Tyler’s experience as a stock photographer
• Embracing smartphones for photography (21:33)
• Is there a future for photography cameras? (24:49)
• Transitioning from photography to cinematography (33:03)
• The challenges of going from photography to cinematography (37:04)
• Gear Tyler regrets buying (43:55)
• Thoughts on Apple’s new Mac Pro (47:15)
• What Tyler uses for photo and video editing (56:16)
• Why 8K isn’t something Tyler is interested in for now (01:00:25)
• Tips and strategies for having a successful social media presence (01:02:40)
• And more!

• Sandwich Video
• Spark Camera app
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Go behind the scenes of Taika Waititi’s Oscar-nominated film, Jojo Rabbit, with cinematographer Mihai Malaimare Jr.

Mihai and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how they used rich color saturation to bring a new visual approach to a World War II film, what it’s like working with an actor who was also directing, how to motivate camera movement and composition, working with child actors, and so much more!

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• Mihai's visual approach to Jojo Rabbit (03:48)
• Working with director Taika Waititi (13:21)
• Benefits of being your own camera operator (16:01)
• How to motivate camera movement (18:08)
• How being an editor can make you a better cinematographer (25:11)
• The sets and locations of Jojo Rabbit (28:31)
• How to motivate framing and composition (30:18)
• The importance of shoes in Jojo Rabbit (35:21)
• Working with child actors (38:16)
• Mihai’s camera and lens choices (45:12)
• Why Mihai used plastic wrap on the camera lens (52:45)
• Using a lens baby to create interesting in-camera effects (54:45)
• How Mihai used filters on Jojo Rabbit (56:37)
• Breaking down the most challenging scene in Jojo Rabbit (58:59)
• Reactions to being nominated for best picture (01:01:25)
• And more!

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Learn how the Honey Boy cinematographer Natasha Braier brought her strong visual approach to create the films unique look. 

Natasha and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how the film's star, Shia LaBeouf, wrote and acted in the film, her unique approach to adding artifacts onto the lenses, and much more!

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• How audiences are reacting to Honey Boy's compelling story (02:59)
• Why Shia LaBeouf did not want this to be an auto-biographical film (06:15)
• Natasha’s documentary-style visual approach (14:50)
• Finding a crew on a low budget (20:23)
• Honey Boy's unique lighting approach (25:27)
• The camera and lens package for Honey Boy (39:35)
• Natasha’s innovative approach to adding lens artifacts (45:09)
• Shooting for the edit - filming the opening flashback scenes (52:24)
• And more!

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