The Cinematography of Atlanta, Glow, and Brigsby Bear (with Christian Sprenger) GCS128

August 18, 2017 by Ben Consoli Leave a Comment

Christian Sprenger is the visionary cinematographer behind the lens of FX hit Atlanta, GLOW on Netflix, and the recent film Brigsby Bear and he’s on the show today to share his experiences.

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Spotlight: Christian Sprenger

Cinematographer Christian Sprenger has been busy. In just the last couple of years he shot the FX hit Atlanta, GLOW on Netflix, and the recent Sony Picture Classic’s film Brigsby Bear. Christian and I discuss the 3 distinct looks he created in these works, the pro’s and cons of mastering in Dolby Vision HDR, why filmmaking punk rock, and so much more.

Creating the 1980’s in camera
The color pallet of Brigsby Bear
The unique over-exposure technique used on Atlanta
Shooting Arri Amira
Mastering in Dolby Vision HDR
The value of HDR filmmaking
Christians lighting philosophy
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Larger Than Life Cinematography (with Ben Allan ACS) GCS127

August 3, 2017 by Ben Consoli Leave a Comment

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Ben Allan joins us to discuss his recent film, Wild Squad Adventures which was shot in a 5:1 aspect ratio and custom made for one screen, in only one theater in the entire world.

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Ben Allan’s latest film, Wild Squad Adventures was not only shot in the insanely wide 5:1 aspect ratio, but it was also custom made for only one theater in the entire world. And that theater was created to play only this one film. Ben and I discuss the shooting and lighting challenges of the 5:1 aspect ratio, working with the Blackmagic cinema cameras, shooting with his custom built drone rig, and so much more.

Shooting 5:1 Aspect Ratio
Blocking for super wide shots
The challenges of Cinerama format
Choosing Blackmagic Cinema Cameras
The Trident 3-camera custom rig
Shooting with three cameras on a drone
A custom made cinema for a custom made film
SLR Magic lenses
Adding pop in post production
How camera movement effected the film
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Costume Design Demystified (with Nadine Haders) GCS126

July 15, 2017 by Ben Consoli Leave a Comment

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Nadine Haders joins us to discuss the artistry and logistics of costume designer for film and television plus, Erik Naso from Newsshooter and I discuss the Red Hydrogen announcement.

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Spotlight: Nadine Haders

Nadine Haders is the talented and versatile costume designer behind films and television shows like Six Feet Under, Deadwood, and the recent Jordan Peele film Get Out. Nadine and I discuss her role as a costume designer and how wardrobe can make or break a character. We dive deep into her work on Get Out and how its’ well defined color pallet supported and enhanced the story, whether you knew it or not. Plus, Erik Naso from NewsShooter.com joins us to discuss the announcement of the Red Hydrogen

Nadine’s work on Get Out
Working with Jordan Peele
How a costume designer presents ideas to a director
The importance of the colors blue and red in ‘Get Out’
Working with a color pallet in wardrobe design
How do you build a character through wardrobe
The similarities between ‘Get Out’ and ‘Rosemary’s Baby’
Creating a cult through color
Nadines work on HBO’s ‘Six Feet Under’
The details on the RED Hydrogen
The pre-order culture and what it means for the production industry
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The Super Secret Interview (with Evan Bourcier) GCS125

June 29, 2017 by Ben Consoli 1 Comment

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Evan Bourcier is an award-winning director of photography, blogger, podcast host and creator of the Super Secret Film Blog and he’s on today’s shot to talk about the production industry, gear, on-set etiquette and more.

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Spotlight: Evan Bourcier

Evan Bourcier is an award winning Director of Photography, podcast host, blogger, and creator of the Super Secret Film Blog where he curates information and discussion from filmmakers across the world. Evan and I discuss the state of the production industry for filmmakers and content producers, our favorite new gear, on-set etiquette, the value of sharing information, and so much more.

The value of sharing information
Discussing budget with your peers and clients
Social life vs work life, is there a boundary
Using social media to build your brand as a shooter/director
The ethics of sharing your work online
The value of challenging yourself
The pro’s and con’s of being a one-man-band videographer
Evan’s switch from Red to Alexa
Evan’s favorite production gear
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The News From Cine Gear 2017 (with Erik Naso) GCS124

June 16, 2017 by Ben Consoli Leave a Comment

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Today we Celebrate Cine Gear 2017 with Erik Naso from NewsShooter.com Everything you need to know about the Canon C200, Panasonic EVA1, Sony’s upcoming sensor for their new line of Cine Alta cameras and much much more!

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Erik Naso from NewsShooter.com talks about all the camera, lighting, and lens announcements from Cine Gear 2017.

Everything you need to know about theCanon C200
The Specs of Panasonic EVA1
Sony’s upcoming full frame sensor
Shooting and coloring with Arri Raw with Alexa Mini
Leica Thalia lenses
New Fujinon MK lenses
Hive lighting Wasp 100c
Quasar Science Lighting
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What is Dual Native ISO
What is Canon Cinema Raw Light
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The Cinematography of Fargo Season 3 (with Dana Gonzales) GCS123

June 6, 2017 by Ben Consoli Leave a Comment

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Visionary director of photography, Dana Gonzales returns to Go Creative Show to talk about Fargo Season 3 and how the look he developed for Legion inspired this new season.

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Spotlight: Dana Gonzales

Dana Gonzales is the brilliant director of photography for two of the most visually stunning television shows on today, FARGO and LEGION. On the surface, it may seem like these shows have nothing in common, but Dana shares the similarities between them and the other films and television shows that inspired the new look of Fargo Season 3.

The new look of Fargo Season 3
Dana’s visual inspirations for the new Fargo
Dana’s custom LUT
Shooting and coloring with Arri Raw with Alexa Mini
The benefits of 2:1 Ratio
The similarities between Fargo and Legion
Working with Ewan McGregor playing two characters
Working with a Technodolly for motion controlled camera movement
The biggest shooting challenges in season 3
Creating the Los Angeles look and comparing it to Minnesota
The benefits of keeping violence off screen
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The Slow TV Movement (with Thomas Hellum) GCS122

May 25, 2017 by Ben Consoli Leave a Comment

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Today we explore the Slow TV movement with Thomas Hellum, one of the driving forces behind this Norwegian Television Phenomenon that is changing the way video content is shot, distributed and watched.

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Thomas Hellum produces Slow TV at NRK in Norway… really slow… Like a 134 hour ride on a cruise ship, or a 7 hour train ride, or a 24 hour knitting competition, all unedited and delivered live in real-time. Since it’s first broacast in 2009, Slow TV has captivated worldwide audiences in the millions and created a revolution in the way television is watched. Thomas and I discuss the unique challenges of broadcasting live for multiple days non-stop, how social media has reacted, and how Slow TV is a movement towards being more present and appreciating the world around us like never before.

What is Slow TV
How social media responded
Making the transition to live television
The most challenging and rewarding Slow TV specials
Bergensbanen minute by minute – train journey across Southern Norway
How did a 24 hour knitting competition change the way people watch competitive TV
Is there a shift towards longer video content online?
What’s next for Slow TV
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NAB 2017 (with Matt Allard and Erik Naso) GCS121

May 6, 2017 by Ben Consoli 1 Comment

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Today I’m joined by Matt Allard and Erik Naso from NewsShooter.com to discuss all the news and announcements from NAB 2017

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The Cinematography of Get Out (with Toby Oliver) GCS120

April 29, 2017 by Ben Consoli 1 Comment

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a href=”http://www.tobyoliver.com/”>Toby Oliver ACS is the award-winning cinematographer behind of the lens of the Jordan Peele film “Get Out” and he’s here today to discuss all his lighting and lensing secrets.

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Toby Oliver is the award winning cinematographer behind the lens of Jordan Peels debut film “Get Out”. “Get Out” has received high praise from critics and movie goes around the world for it’s story, acting, and cinematography, and Toby shares all his lighting and lensing techniques that gave “Get Out” it’s uniquely horrifying look. We discuss the blending of horror and comedy, why he choose to shoot with zoom lenses, the challenges of a limited budget, and so much more.

Rethinking the low budget horror film
Working with Jordan Peele
Choosing Zoom lenses vs. Primes
The most challenging shots of “Get Out”
Shooting car interiors with 2 cameras
Using a small LED lighting kit for feature films
The Sunken Place
Lighting ratios and false color
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Becoming a Better Interviewer (with Will Humphrey) GCS119

April 19, 2017 by Ben Consoli Leave a Comment

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Today’s episode is all about conducting successful interviews on camera and we are joined by Will Humphrey from Windy Films to share tips and stories from our experiences.

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Will Humphrey is a partner and producer at Windy Films, and like many of us, has conducted countless on-camera interviews for his videos. Will and I share tips to help you get the best performances from your interviewee. Weather your shooting documentary, commercial, or corporate video, learning how to be a better interviewer will undoubtedly provide better results.

The evolution of interview based videos
How authenticity is key for interviews
How Windy Films is creating video with social impact
Building the perfect cinematographers pitch and mood board
Making the move from home office to office space
Selecting the perfect talent and preparing them for being on-camera
The value of pre-interviews
How a good hair and makeup person can shape the success of the shoot day
Tips for a successful interview
Signs that the interview is going bad, and how to change it
How to interrupt your interview without being rude
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