The RedShark Interview

Cinematographer Jay Feather walks us through his evolution from camera assistant to director of photography and how decades of hands-on experience shaped his instinctual approach to storytelling.

We dive into the creative chaos of shooting handheld comedy on Veep, explore the gritty elegance of Godfather of Harlem, and unpack the seismic shift from film to digital.

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Production Designer Ondřej Nekvasil takes us through crafting vast, lived-in fantasy worlds in the Amazon Original fantasy series The Wheel of Time.

Ondřej shares how real-world architecture, multicultural references, and centuries of visual storytelling shaped the aesthetic of one of fantasy’s most ambitious series.

We also get into grounding magical spaces in reality, avoiding tired fantasy tropes, and how thoughtful production design helps audiences feel the world, not just see it.

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Ben Baird breaks down how he got to where he is today, from his early work on the FIFA games to feature films, and how sound designers get things just right for our ears.

We also do a deep dive down into the powerful, breathy, and emotive sound design behind Conclave, the Ralph Fiennes starring thriller set deep within the walls of the Vatican.

Aquarium Studios: https://www.aquariumstudios.co.uk 

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Steven Yee shares his journey from DSLR-toting film student to founder of Wood Island Media, the production company behind video campaigns for Chrissy Teigen, Ryan Gosling, Kourtney Kardashian, LeBron James, and more.

We explore what it takes to create authentic, story-driven content for some of the world’s biggest celebrity brands, from navigating conflicting client visions to finding emotional resonance in a 15-second reel.

We also discuss Steve’s short film Dear Mom, which you can watch here: https://vimeo.com/707051674

Wood Island Media: https://www.woodislandmedia.com

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Callum Macmillan reveals Dimension's groundbreaking virtual production techniques for the world 'beyond the window' in the Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks film 'Here'.

We discuss the day-to-day workflow when creating responsive digital worlds with LED volumes that blend seamlessly with physical sets.

Shamir Allibhai explains how his background in documentaries at the BBC inspired him to create Eddie AI, an editor's tool that utilises AI to quickly and seamlessly sort through footage, seamlessly integrating with professional editing software.

We discuss how Eddie AI has evolved in response to user feedback, including surprising applications beyond interview editing, and outline Shamir's dreams for Eddie AI's future.

In Episode 2 of The RedShark Interview, host Chris Wells speaks with Mark Bustard, Executive Producer for Live Events at Dimension Studio, about the launch of Dimension Live - a brand new division bringing film-grade virtual production tools to the world of concerts, theatre, and immersive experiences.

Mark shares how his background in massive live productions, from London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks to U2 concerts and even a Super Bowl, helped him develop the project management skills to bring cutting-edge tech into live entertainment. He discusses how real-time technologies like Unreal Engine and virtual humans are unlocking unprecedented creative possibilities for live shows, while reducing cost, risk, and production time.

In our debut episode, host Chris Wells interviews Brett Danton, an award-winning director and virtual production expert, who shares insights from testing the new Blackmagic 12K camera.

Brett discusses the camera's build quality, large format sensor benefits, integrated viewfinder, and seamless workflow within the Blackmagic ecosystem. He also makes a compelling case for shooting at higher resolutions today to future-proof content for tomorrow's standards.