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The Making of Negative (with Joshua Caldwell) GCS132

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Joshua Caldwell is a director, cinematographer, writer, and producer who’s recently released feature film “Negative” can teach us a lot about budget filmmaking.

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Spotlight: Joshua Caldwell

Joshua Caldwell returns to Go Creative Show to share tips and stories from his recent feature film Negative. Produced and edited for only $100,000, Negative was creatively made to accommodate actors, locations and a crazy tight budget. The lessons Joshua learned while making Negative are incredibly valuable and he’s here today to talk all about it.

  • All the details about Joshuas new film “Negative”
  • How Joshua’s life changed since “Layover”
  • The lessons learned from Layover and South Beach
  • The value of being a Director / DP
  • The cost-saving secrets to producing a feature film for $100,000
  • Shooting on C300 MK2
  • Pushing to 10,000 ISO in the middle of the desert at night
  • and much much more!

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IBC 2017 (with Erik Naso) GCS131

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Erik Naso from Newsshooter.com joins us to discuss all the latest news and announcements from IBC 2017 including the Sony Venice, Go Pro Hero 6 and Fusion, Panasonic EVA 1 and much more.

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Spotlight: Erik Naso

Erik Naso is a multiple Emmy and Telly award winning visual journalist and contributor to Newsshooter.com and he’s here with us today to discuss the news and announcements from IBC 2017.

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Creative Entrepreneurs (with Jeffrey Shaw) GCS130

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Jeffrey Shaw is a business coach, speaker and podcast host and he’s here today to teach us how by changing our mindset, we can become more creative and successful.

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Spotlight: Jeffrey Shaw

Jeffrey Shaw is a successful photographer turned business coach, speaker and podcast host who has shared his success secrets with creative entrepreneurs around the world. Jeffrey and I discuss the 12 must-have mindsets that will change the way you work, promote your talents, and find customers.

  • Transitioning from a professional photographer to a business coach
  • What is creative entrepreneurship
  • What is the sweet spot to success in creative businesses
  • The pro’s and con’s of being a “Jack of All Trades”
  • The transition away from specialized creative roles to more varied
  • Uncommon entrepreneurs
  • Understanding the secret language of your clients
  • You don’t need to be the best, to be the best for your client
  • What is the difference between Marketing and Branding
  • How to change you mindset and become more productive
  • and much much more!

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Game Of Thrones Cinematography (with Robert McLachlan) GCS129

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Robert McLachlan is the brilliant cinematographer behind the lens of some of the most iconic Game of Thrones episodes and he’s here today to share behind the scenes secrets.

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Spotlight: Robert McLachlan

Cinematographer Robert McLachlan is the director of photography for Ray Donovan, Westworld, and some of the most iconic episodes of Game of Thrones. Robert and I dive deep into the cinematography of Game of Thrones, discussing the behind the scenes secrets from the epic Loot Train Battle, the classic Red Wedding scene, and many more of your favorite and most memorable Game of Thrones moments

  • Secrets from the Loot Train Battle
  • Blocking the sunlight with smoke
  • Working with first time director Matt Shakman
  • Delegating responsibilities to make the scene work
  • Shireen’s Death on Game of Thrones
  • Using a closed shutter to create an unsettling mood
  • The classic noir cinematography of Ray Donovan
  • Jon Snows death scene
  • Shooting on Alexa cameras
  • Secrets from the Red Wedding scene
  • and much much more!

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

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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
  • and much much more!

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Larger Than Life Cinematography (with Ben Allan ACS) GCS127

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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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Spotlight: Ben Allan ACS

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
  • and much much more!

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Costume Design Demystified (with Nadine Haders) GCS126

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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
  • and much much more!

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The Super Secret Interview (with Evan Bourcier) GCS125

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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
  • and much much more!

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The News From Cine Gear 2017 (with Erik Naso) GCS124

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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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Spotlight: Cine Gear 2017 + Erik Naso

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

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The Cinematography of Fargo Season 3 (with Dana Gonzales) GCS123

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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
  • and much much more!

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