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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)
• And more!

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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)
• And more!

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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)
• And more!

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Westworld cinematographer Paul Cameron ASC. takes us behind the scenes of Season 3

Paul and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the visual differences between seasons of Westworld, how he blends the old west with the future, transition from DP to director, how he fills the frame's background with lighting, and more!

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• Staying creative during COVID-19 (02:40)
• Visual approach to Westworld season 3 (07:49)
• Importance of prepping and storyboarding (21:30)
• Transitioning from DP to director (34:12)
• Relationship between director and talent (39:23)
• Challenges of filming with exterior lights at night (48:41)
• How Paul fills the background using lights (52:38)
• Approach to camera movement in Westworld (01:00:59)
• Advice for filmmakers (01:04:50)
• And more!

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Go behind the scenes and learn about the cinematography of Netflix’s hit series Ozark season 3 with director of photography Ben Kutchins.

Ben Kutchins and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how the series has evolved visually, shooting on the large format Sony Venice camera, overcoming shooting challenges, and more!

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• How Ozark has evolved visually (03:09)
• Shooting on the Sony Venice (07:08)
• Benefits of shooting on a large format camera (11:55)
• Visual approach to the Missouri Belle casino (19:10)
• Challenges of filming with slot machine lighting (24:16)
• Challenges of shooting on water (26:38)
• Lighting and filming Omar Navarro's home (31:42)
• Why season 3 may have a different look (35:05)
• Using Astera LED light tubes (37:27)
• Blocking and camera movement (41:59)
• The challenges of filming daylight exteriors (49:00)
• The lenses of Ozark (53:20)
• And more!

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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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• BALLiSTIC short film
• BALLiSTIC behind the scenes
• Remote video production using Zoom

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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)
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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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