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- 05: Producer, Alex Pescosta // The film school approach to producing & respecting the budgetOn episode 5 of The Better Cinematographer Podcast host, Carter Hewlett has a conversation with Producer, Alex Pescosta.Alex talks about coming to the UK from Italy to study media and learn English at the same time. He then provides insight on studying for a Masters in Producing in London.They discuss the challenges a producer faces on a job day to day to as well as the producer/cinematographer dynamic and how they can better work together.Alex discusses what he looks for when tasked with fin...45 min
- 04: Colourist, Thomas Mangham // From Runner to Colourist at one of London's premiere post production housesOn this episode of the show Director of Photography Carter Hewlett sits down to chat with Colourist Thomas Mangham.Thomas talks about his journey from starting out as a runner and working his way up to colourist.The guys discuss the benefits of creating a look for a project early on in pre-production and how this can ultimately make the process of the final grade much faster and more efficient.Thomas discusses how the practical skills of being a colourist are only half of the job. He explains...48 min
- 03: Interview with Director, Vasilisa Forbes // When to stay in your lane & choosing the right Director of Photography for the jobLondon based Director of Photography sits down with friend and collaborator Vasilisa Forbes.Vasilisa talks about her journey to becoming a music video director and how studying fine art helped shape her work.They discuss the importance of an artist's showreel as well as the pros and cons that come with the choice of work you show to the world.Vasilisa shares her process for finding the right cinematographer for a particular project and why personality can sometimes be more important than the ...48 min
- 02: Interview with Gaffer, Simon Battensby // The importance of good scheduling and working with the art departmentCinematographer Carter Hewlett is joined by gaffer Simon Battensby. They discuss how important scheduling is when working on fast-paced projects as well as the importance of the art department. Simon shares his experience working on various projects and how he likes to work with the cinematographer and his process managing the lighting department.For show notes and more episodes head over to HOLISTIC DP.comConnect with Carter on Instagram29 min
- 01: Interview with Actor, Gamba Cole // Lighting for varying skin tones & the actor - cinematographer relationshipIn the first ever episode of Better Cinematographer Podcast we talk with London based actor Gamba Cole.He talks about his path into the industry and his stance on working for free. As well as his experience working on the recent Amazon Prime series Hanna and his relationship with cinematographer Kate Reid BSC.We talk about lighting for varying skin tones & types his feelings on lighting that is potential "too dark" or moody.We also discuss the ideal "vibe" and tone on-set between cast and...43 min
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On the show cinematographer, Carter Hewlett takes a holistic look at life as a working director of photography. Through conversations with directors, producers, DPs, actors, and everyone in…
between, you'll gain insight, knowledge, tricks, and tips on all things cinematography. Being a successful cinematographer is more than just the art, more than just the photography. Discussions about lighting, cameras, lenses, and photography are given for any cinematography podcast. On this show, we aim to go beyond the surface-level camera chat and take a holistic look, and deep-dive into every aspect of a DP. Lighting, cameras, lenses, photography career managementInvestmentsmarketingnetworkingpersonal and professional development branding work-life balance Whether you’re already a career director of photography or still trying to get your foot in the door, the Holistic DP Podcast aims to provide value, knowledge, and insight to help you become better at what you do.