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Learn the masterful way that cinematographer Shawn Peters visually portrayed dementia in THE LAST DAYS OF PTOLEMY GREY on Apple TV+.

Shawn and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how to use different lenses and camera tricks to evolve a show's look over time, using broken glass to create stunning in-camera effects, how to create the perfect day for night, and more!

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What you will learn in this episode

• Working on an Oscar-winning project (00:55)
• Incorporating archive footage into a project (03:41)
• Did Will Smith's slap take away from winning an Oscar? (11:10)
• Establishing an evolving look to the series (12:54)
• Using broken glass to create unique in-camera effects (18:48)
• Portraying character development through different lenses (29:22)
• How to do a perfect day for night (41:15)
• Creating realistic moonlight (49:23)
• Lighting and filming realistic fire scenes (55:54)
• And more!

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• THE LAST DAYS OF PTOLEMY GREY IMDb
• THE LAST DAYS OF PTOLEMY GREY trailer
• THE LAST DAYS OF PTOLEMY GREY on Apple TV+
• Angenieux 50mm .95
• Camtec Falcon Lenses
• Days of Heaven
• The Plot Against America Interview on Go Creative Show

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THE DROPOUT cinematographer, Michelle Lawler, shares her unique opportunities and challenges while filming on location for the hit Hulu series about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos.

Michelle and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how character development affects cinematography, using 200 astera tubes to light an office, tips for creating eyelights, and so much more.

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What you will learn in this episode

• Cinematography appeal to THE DROPOUT (01:57)
• How reality can affect cinematography (06:00)
• The role of a pilot cinematographer (09:14)
• Using 200 astera tubes to light an office (11:43)
• How character development motivates cinematography (20:20)
• Why Cooke lenses are so good (26:30)
• Using Leica lenses to create a modern look (30:18)
• Shooting on stage vs. shooting on location (37:19)
• Using very intentional camera movement (40:30)
• Limited lighting options for office interiors (46:50)
• Using a pizza box bounce for eyelights (48:53)
• Cramming 5 weeks of prep for 4 episodes (54:19)
• And more!

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• THE DROPOUT IMDb
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Even if you're not a basketball fan, you will fall in love with the 1980s visual style of HBO's WINNING TIME. Cinematographers Todd Banhazl and Mihai Malaimare Jr. discuss how they used several different camera types and formats to perfectly capture the look of the series.

Todd, Mihai, and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss filming with the Ikegami camera, post-processing techniques to help age the look, creating a visual rule book, how hard light affects character development, breaking down the biggest scenes, and more!

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What you will learn in this episode

• Why WINNING TIME was shot multi-format (01:34)
• The 1980s visual look with the Ikegami camera (04:35)
• Techniques to help age the footage even more in post (11:55)
• Why having a visual rule book was so crucial (15:29)
• "Aggressive" cinematography style approach (21:55)
• Building light structures in ceilings (25:34)
• Referencing 1980s advertising (29:50)
• How hard light affects character development (34:07)
• Approach to night exteriors (41:25)
• Techniques for filming authentic basketball games (44:28)
• Lighting the White Party scene (52:57)
• Shooting the Lodge scene (56:35)
• And more!

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• WINNING TIME trailer
• WINNING TIME on HBO
• WINNING TIME IMDb
• ReFlex - R15 - Cineo Lighting
• Ikegami ITC-730A
• Ikegami HL-79E 3 Tube Camera

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CODA cinematographer, Paula Huidobro, discusses the Oscar-winning film and unique challenges of filming actors using sign language. Plus, her thoughts on the Will Smith slap incident.

Paula and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, share techniques for lighting natural looking interiors, letting the camera take a back seat, embracing harsh sunlight and the cinematic beauty of New England. We also talk about how she captured the 1980s with her work on the show PHYSICAL.

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What you will learn in this episode

• CODA's Oscar win and reaction to Will Smith slap (01:23)
• How sign language affects cinematography (06:27)
• Realistic approach to lighting interiors (13:14)
• How the Sony Venice allowed for low light cinematography (20:38)
• Capturing the Look of New England (24:45)
• Why all boat scenes were shot in the ocean (28:45)
• Embracing harsh sunlight for exteriors (32:15)
• Go-to lighting fixtures and filtration (37:26)
• Shooting the 1980s period comedy drama PHYSICAL (40:37)
• Taking a backseat approach to shooting CODA (45:53)
• And more!

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• CODA IMDb
• CODA trailer
• CODA on Apple TV+
• PHYSICAL IMDb
• PHYSICAL trailer
• PHYSICAL on Apple TV+

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Award-winning series DOPESICK is a masterclass in breathtaking cinematography and storytelling. Director of photography Checco Varese ASC shares how he evolved the show's visual approach throughout the series.

Checco and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the importance of dailies looking as close to final as possible, making office spaces visually-appealing, lighting an entire house for a oner, and much more!

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What you will learn in this episode

• Evolving color palette of DOPESICK (04:31)
• Pairing the Sony Venice and FX3 with Zeiss lenses (16:57)
• Importance of having dailies represent a final look (26:39)
• Cinematography of people under the influence (34:00)
• Making office spaces visually appealing (40:05)
• Lighting an entire house for one continuous shot (46:49)
• How COVID impacted the production of DOPESICK (50:04)
• Importance of historical accuracy (55:36)
• And more!

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• Amazon's Them Cinematography (with Checco Varese ASC)
• The Cinematic Violence of IT Chapter 2 (with Checco Varese)
• DOPESICK IMDb
• DOPESICK on Hulu
• DOPESICK trailer
• Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Solid Color Chocolate 1/2 Filter - 45650CH12

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SEVERANCE is a mind-bending and visually stunning thriller and one of this year's best series. Cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné shares why she was hesitant to take on the show, and her incredible work throughout the season.

Jessica and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss her visual approach to the "innie" and "outie" worlds, making a bland stark-white office space visually interesting, psychological tricks with cinematography, working with Ben Stiller and Christopher Walken, and more!

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What you will learn in this episode

• Why Jessica did not want to film SEVERANCE (01:43)
• Approach to filming Lumon (04:15)
• Visual approach to the outside world (09:50)
• Pairing the Sony Venice with vintage lenses (15:23)
• Challenges of soft lighting in Lumon (22:15)
• Developing lighting plans with the gaffer (31:43)
• Achieving the severed transition look (35:13)
• Filming the maze of hallways (37:44) Dividing characters in the framing (40:14)
• Working with Ben Stiller and Christopher Walken (42:39)
• Importance of self-reflection at work (45:39)
• And more!

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• SEVERANCE on Apple TV+
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THE POWER OF THE DOG director of photographer, Ari Wegner ACS, shares how her cinematography communicates loneliness in the Oscar-nominated Netflix film.

Ari and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss techniques for realistic eyelights, why the amount of prep time can be a red flag, filming wide landscapes with long lenses, and much more!

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What you will learn in this episode

• The importance of prep time (01:08)
• Value of a good director and DP relationship (05:12)
• Visually-communicating loneliness (10:13)
• Creating eyelight in dark environments (13:42)
• Pairing the Alexa Mini LF with Ultra Panatar lenses (20:46)
• Shooting wide vistas with long lenses (27:33)
• Lighting contrast ratio for THE POWER OF THE DOG (32:43)
• Creating tension visually (35:42)
• The locations of THE POWER OF THE DOG (52:57)
• Crafting a "rewatchable" film (57:38)
• And more!

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• THE POWER OF THE DOG on Netflix
• THE POWER OF THE DOG trailer
• THE POWER OF THE DOG IMDb

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TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE production designer Michael Perry created an entire Texas town from scratch. Learn all about the challenges he faced and the scenes and sets he's most proud of.

Michael and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss filming with blood, creating an authentic gas station, when to ignore logic in filmmaking, techniques for aging props, challenges of horror movie production design, and that INSANE decapitation scene!

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What you will learn in this episode

• Balancing practical and VFX blood effects (01:32)
• Honoring the original film through easter eggs (09:22)
• Creating a whole town from sets (12:22) Working on a low-budget film schedule (22:17)
• Creating a gas station from scratch (23:54)
• Some of the most challenging sets (28:44)
• When to ignore logic for set design (33:32)
• Developing story and character through production design (36:28)
• Techniques for aging props and sets (42:03)
• Executing the final death scene (46:46) Challenges of horror movie production design (49:10)

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• TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE on Netflix
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DEATH ON THE NILE and BELFAST cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos takes us behind the scenes of both films and shares his filmmaking secrets.

Haris and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss DEATH ON THE NILE'S enormous 1000 lights boat set, tips for creating the perfect black and white, why every shot is important, and of course his brilliant work on the film BELFAST.

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What you will learn in this episode

• Timeless black and white opening of DEATH ON THE NILE (05:34)
• Hyperreality of the opening scene (10:31)
• Using nearly 1000 lights for the boat set (18:09)
• Ensuring continuous shots serve the story (35:35)
• Wide framing in BELFAST (49:28)
• Camera package for Belfast (58:39)
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• DEATH ON THE NILE IMDb
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• BELFAST IMDb
• BELFAST trailer

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OZARK returns for its final season with a new cinematographer - Shawn Kim. Learn how Shawn evolved the show's iconic cool-blue look while getting darker with each episode.

Shawn and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the psychological effects of lens focal lengths, the complexity of lighting day exteriors, how to keep cinematography fresh and interesting, plus so much more!

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What you will learn in this episode

• Finding work during COVID (01:08)
• Evolving visual approach to OZARK (05:44)
• How focal length affects audience perception (13:12)
• How OZARK is a filmmaker's dream (18:31)
• Lighting daytime exteriors completely artificially (22:19)
• Fresh filming approach to the Byrde's home (29:44)
• Why the Sony Venice was the best choice (35:07)
• Psychological approach to cinematography (40:20)
• Creating OZARK's signature blue look (45:01)
• Memorable scenes in season 4 (50:40) Challenges of shooting in rainstorms (56:26)
• And more!

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• Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH., black anodized
• Building Rialto - 3 VENICE Extension System Sample Builds | Sony Cine

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