Dive into the world of high-speed cinematography and virtual production with Steve Giralt, founder of The Garage. Learn how robotics, custom rigs, and LED walls are reinventing food and beverage commercials.

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Connect with Steve:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegiralt
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SteveGiraltGarage
Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/stevegiralt
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/visualengineersteve
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevegiralt
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegiralt6

Connect with The Garage:
The Garage - https://www.the-garage.tv
The Garage Moco - https://thegaragemotioncontrol.com
The Garage Learning - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGarageLearning
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-garage1
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_garage.tv
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGarageLearning


Steve Giralt is a Director, DP, Photographer, and the creative force behind The Garage. He is driven by a perpetual quest for knowledge fuelled by an unquenchable thirst for visual innovation and creative exploration.  

Steve's visionary approach to image-making is a symphony of leveraging cutting-edge tools and boundless imagination. From motion control robotics to Phantom slow-motion cameras, his repertoire is as diverse as it is revolutionary. At the heart of his work lies a commitment to storytelling, weaving narratives that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

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📝 SHOW NOTES & SOURCES

The Garage
https://www.the-garage.tv

The Garage Moco
https://thegaragemotioncontrol.com

Steve Giralt @ YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@SteveGiraltGarage

Steve Giralt @ Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/stevegiralt

Vision Research Inc.
https://www.phantomhighspeed.com

Kino Flo Lighting Systems
https://www.youtube.com/@KinoFloLightingSystems

B&H Photo Video Pro Audio
https://www.youtube.com/@BandH

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0:00 Introduction to The Garage
3:03 Steve's Background
5:40 Skills for High-Speed Cinematography
8:09 Planning High-Speed Shots
11:30 Technology Advancements
15:48 Virtual Production in Food Commercials
21:17 Phantom Track Technology
26:13 AI in Commercial Production
30:03 Behind the Meatball Shot
51:45 Craziest Rigs and Projects
55:31 Closing and Contact Info