Help! I'm a Camera Nerd.

In this episode, we explore the reality of making your first feature film and the power of the local community. Mark breaks down his year-long journey shooting his debut feature—from writing the script to a 13-day sprint in Lincolnshire. We discuss the mental shift required to jump from shorts to features and the technical hurdles of a small-crew production.

Later in the episode, Anderson introduces the Staffordshire Film Collective. We discuss how this collective of filmmakers is changing the landscape in the Midlands—empowering female directors, keeping local talent in the region, and proving that you don't need a BFI grant or to live in London to produce high-quality cinema.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Transitioning to making first feature
01:05 - The 13-Day Shoot
06:50 - On-Set Energy: How to run a happy indie set
16:20 - GEAR TALK: Red Komodo, Anamorphics, & Lighting
24:35 - The Staffordshire Film Collective: Creating a scene in the Midlands 27:50 - The Underdog Advantage: Why local filmmaking is important
30:03 - Supporting your friends and making the art happen

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We finally back with another episode of the Help Im a Camera Nerd Podcast. In this episode we discuss why we bought two of the most popular cameras this year, the Nikon ZR and the Blackmagic Pyxis, and how they've fit in our workflow and


01:38 - Why Mark bough the Nikon ZR
35:33 - Why Anderson bought the Pyxis 6K

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We're back! After a hiatus, we're diving into some post-NAB 2024 analysis. This episode dissects Blackmagic Design's exciting camera announcements: the Pyxis 6K and the Ursa Cine 12K. Is the Pyxis 6K the Blackmagic Camera we've all been waiting for? Tune in as Mark and Anderson geek out over everything Blackmagic!Happy Listening.

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After a short break, Anderson and Mark are back to discuss what they've been up to in the world of cinematography. This week, they're talking about their recent experience testing the brand new Kinefinity Mavo LF Mark 2 camera. 

They share their thoughts on the camera's performance, features, and overall value in the market. They also discuss the challenges of shooting camera tests for the internet and why it's so difficult to please everyone.

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This week, Mark and Anderson talk with editor Lili Blot about filmmaking, working in the industry, managing clients, and whether it's okay to fix a film in post?

This is one episode not to miss. Happy listening!

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This week, Anderson and Mark talk with composer Michael Tedstone about working with music in film, its importance, and what advice we have for filmmakers when making decisions about music for their projects. After all, music makes the darn movie.

You can hear more of Michael’s work on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dI4ET5LoYuKWWyHM109ST?si=7A3OUeFuTEKptFeAlXKz7Q

And his website:

https://www.manikemusic.com/

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This week, Mark and Anderson talk about their love of video games and how they have evolved. They discuss how video games have inspired their stories and how games have transformed into cinematic artforms in their own right.

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This week, Anderson and Mark talk about the art of making short films. 

They discuss why they make them, what they most enjoy about the process, why every director should consider making one, and offer advice for aspiring filmmakers.

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This week, Mark and Anderson discuss whether film school is still relevant today. Mark shares a little bit about his time at London Film School. He talks about why he went, the projects he worked on, and what he felt the main benefit was. And they both talk about what they would do if they had to do it all over again.

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This week, Anderson and Mark talk with Carl Yates, Head of Technical Marketing at PRO AV. They discuss a reseller's perspective on film industry trends and get his advice for filmmakers looking to invest or upgrade their kit. And they also learn a thing or two about camera reviews from the expert himself. 

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