May 31, 2018

Pro Video Podcast 60: Lee Stapleton. Content Director, Cinematography, Filming, Lighting, Editing, Grading, Relationships, Rental Houses and Collaborating.

46 minutes

Lee shares his approach to Directing and the relationships that make for a better result. Host Blair Walker discusses with Lee how they work as a team with everyone at FCB New Zealand. A lot of discussions about Cinematography, lighting approaches and career development.

**Show Notes:** Compiled by [Matt Lloyd](http://inkmotor.com/)

00.40 - Lee introduces himself and explains his role as a content director

04.50 - Discussion of problem solving as a fundamental creative process across all aspects of a production

06.00 - “Stress is contagious”

07.00 - [Metrofilm](http://metrofilm.co.nz/)

07.15 - Shooting: with quality gear and expertise, much time and money is saved: you can craft your film, instead of having to rescue shoddy footage

08.45 - [Imaginarium](http://www.imaginariumuk.com/)

09.00 - Discussion of in-camera effects, such as contact lighting, which are then supplemented by VFX.

10.00 - How open conversations between director and crew during pre-production can make for a happy production (listen to [Hugo Guerra](https://worldpodcasts.com/hugo-guerra-award-winning-director-and-visual-effects-supervisor-pro-video-podcast-51/) on this topic)

14.00 - How being transparent about the limits of your knowledge and abilities as opposed to trying to hide them (e.g. with a technique you have never used before) can garner extra support and appreciation for you.

16.10 - An overview of Lee’s role

18.00 - “Editing in your head”: shooting with the edit front and centre in your mind.

21.00 - Always have backup e.g. audio and cutaway shots

23.20 - Building relationships with producers, and Lee’s preference for being on top of budgets

27.00 - “Never stinge on kit”

28.05 - [Imagezone](http://www.imagezone.co.nz/), [Kingsize](http://kingsize.co.nz/) film gear rental

28.20 - [Arri Alexa Mini](http://www.arri.com/camera/alexa_mini/camera_details/alexa-mini/subsection/features_alexamini/) camera

28.55 - [Sony A7S II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_%CE%B17S_II) camera

30.23 - Lighting tips, including cutting light

33.19 - Fun fact about the Raiders of The Lost Ark sword fight scene

34.33 - Lee’s career, including a stint in the porn industry

36.45 - Lee learned most of what he knows about lighting in the porn industry

37.46 - **Pro Video Picks:**

“Keep it in-camera” see [Mad Max effects breakdowns](https://www.fxguide.com/featured/a-graphic-tale-the-visual-effects-of-mad-max-fury-road/#dayfornight)

39.15 - **Inspirational Video:**

[Fresh Guacamole](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNJdJIwCF_Y) by Pes

40.43 - Audio and video are 50/50 in any video project. “Make sure you spend just as much time on the audio as you do on the video”

41.07 - **Sources of Inspiration:**

Theatre

42.11 - **Who should we have on the show?**

[James Solomon](https://www.nzonscreen.com/person/james-solomon)

43.04 - **Follow Lee Online:**

[Lee Stapleton - Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lee_stapleton/)

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