Protecting the Frame

In episode 204, my wife and I try to answer the requests of the listeners in talking about what a relationship while working in the film business could look like. We are by no means perfect and therefore not the prime example for everyone to follow but having been married and working in the film business for 10+ years we can at least offer a little of our perspective to help inform those who are looking for the information and potential start some good conversations between you and your partner or spouse. Enjoy!

Here in episode 203 we talk with camera operator Bonnie Blake, SOC about how she began her career, how she got started and how she was able to excel in the film industry when not a vast amount of women were doing so. With her dedication and persistence to improve her craft she has become an example to young women filmmakers that this isn't just a business for the guys.

In episode 202, 2020 SOC Camera Operator of the Year, Jim McConkey and I discuss how his interest in cinematography began, how he first pursued his career as well as his award winning camera operating on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel". Enjoy hearing and learning from his experience!

During this episode steadicam operator Dave Chamedies, SOC talks to us about his current on set experience during COVID-19 and all of the parts of our jobs that have changed or stayed the same. Before you get back to work make sure to check out this episode so you have an idea of what work will be like. Enjoy and stay safe!

Episode 117 we have Emmy Award Winning cinematographer and longtime educator of our craft, David Mullen, ASC. Mullen is responsible for such beautiful projects like Northfork, Twin Falls Idaho, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Westworld.

In this episode we discuss how his career began and how his desire to learn pushed him to consume any information he could find on the subject from the American Cinematographer Magazine to any book he could find in his school library. His drive to take his education into his own hands led him to opportunities like helping write the third edition to Kris Malkiewicz' book "Cinematography". Enjoy!

In episode 116 we have a talk with focus puller extraordinaire, Mary Stankiewicz. Mary is a very talented and experienced camera assistant which I have had the pleasure of working with for a number of jobs. In the episode we talk about the responsibilities of an "a" camera assistant, the difficulties of the job today as well as general life in the film business including trying to manage a family while in all this chaos. I'm sure you will enjoy!

Also, if you've gone through all of the reading from the previous episode and are looking for more during this time at home here is an ACTUAL film book that is still applicable for today's camera assistants:

In this episode of the podcast Hutch lays out a list of 5 Non-Filmmaking Books for Filmmakers. To work with the DP’s, Directors you want to work with on the shows and movies you most desire you have to be the very best version of yourself as possible. In order to do this you have to improve not only your craft on set but all the other aspects that come along with your job. In this list of non-filmmaking books for filmmakers we will go over topics like these including: Relationships, mindsets, creating better habits, getting rid of bad ones, memory and more. Enjoy the podcast, enjoy the list and let me know what you’ve read or intend to read!

In Episode 114 I sit down with a very good friend of mine cinematographer Tim Burton. 9 times out of 10, it feels likes at least, you'll find that most DPs and Cinematographers have done some sort of "climbing the ranks". They have taken the years of loading, assisting, operating, etc. to learn those positions they would one day be in charge of. Tim offers us a different approach, just shooting. We go into detail on this path and the pros and cons that come with it. Please enjoy and SUBSCRIBE to the podcasts for updates!

In attempt to create more content for you all I've recorded some thoughts on my commutes into work. This is not the normal format nor audio quality but I wanted to give this a shot to see what you thought, so please let me know!

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In episode 112 here we discuss 5 quick tips on how to improve yourself as a camera operator outside of the physical operation of the camera. 80% of your day is delegated to tasks that have you not operating the camera and perhaps not even touching the camera so to begin improvement there is to being improvement of your entire craft. Let me know what you think! I hope you enjoy!