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

June 16, 2017 by Ben Consoli Leave a Comment

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
The difference between 8bit and 10bit
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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Spotlight: Toby Oliver

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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Spotlight: Will Humphrey

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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The Nature Cinematography of Kong Skull Island (with Ross Riege) GCS118

April 8, 2017 by Ben Consoli Leave a Comment

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Ross Riege is the cinematographer behind the stunningly beautiful environmental landscape shots from Kong: Skull Island. Ross and I discuss his Indi filmmaking approach to this blockbuster feature and it’s innovative “Nature Unit”.

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Ross Riege’s experience behind the camera has spanned everything from commercial, to documentary, indie films, and even blockbuster Hollywood hits like the recent Kong: Skull Island. With Kong, Ross directed the photography for the “Nature Unit” responsible for everything from sweeping landscape shots, to simple pickups. Ross and I talk all about this unique unit and how he worked with director Jordan Vogt Roberts. Ross also was the director of photography for ABC Networks hit show The Catch and we discuss the big differences between lighting for film vs network television.

The Nature Unit of Kong Skull Island
Working with Jordan Vogt Roberts
Shooting King of Summer
Building the perfect cinematographers pitch and mood board
How the Nature Unit blended with the other shooting units
How Kong Skull Island blended indie and Hollywood filmmaking
Shooting landscapes in Vietnam
Shooting the ABC series The Catch
The difference between lighting for broadcast tv vs feature film
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The Wandering DP and the Power of Social Media for Cinematographers (with Patrick O’Sullivan) GCS117

March 26, 2017 by Ben Consoli 5 Comments

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Patrick O’Sullivan is the brilliant cinematographer known only as The Wandering DP and he’s on the show today to discuss his career in cinematography, his podcast and his passion for sharing knowledge.

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Patrick O’Sullivan is the wildly talented cinematographer known only as The Wandering DP. He started his career as a colorist but quickly transitioned into a director of photography by obsessively studying vimeo videos and discovering the lighting patterns in his favorite clips. As the Wandering DP, Patrick shares not only his beautiful work with the world, he also shares his process through his website, blog and podcast. Join us as we talk about cameras, lights, the power of social media and more!

The importance of social media for director of photographers
Patricks background as a colorist
Starting a career with a Canon T2i
Why Patrick shares knowledge with the world
How to talk with your clients about sharing behind the scenes
Patricks camera and lens choices
Lighting techniques
Learning from False color
Tips for working with directors
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Coyote Peterson and the Bites and Stings of Brave Wilderness (with Coyote Peterson and Mark Lavins) GCS116

March 15, 2017 by Ben Consoli Leave a Comment

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Coyote Peterson and Mark Lavins are the brains and personalities behind the massively successful nature shows on the Brave Wilderness YouTube channel. But there’s much more than just bites and stings and we talk all about it.

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Brave Wilderness is the hugely popular YouTube channel featuring host Coyote Peterson receiving devastating stings and bites from the most dangerous creatures on our planet. But there’s much more to this internet phenomenon and we talk to both Coyote Peterson and director Mark Lavins about their production techniques, camera and lens choices while in the wilderness, and turning viral fame into a successful brand.

How Brave Wilderness started with a love of filmmaking
Working with the Discovery Channel
How the attention span for online videos is getting longer
What is clickbait and why Brave Wilderness is not
Balancing education and entertainment
Life after a viral video
The lighting and camera choices for wildlife production
Where the Brave Wilderness brand is headed
Could this lead to a full length feature documentary?
Why an entertainment attorney is the most important person on your team
Coyote Peterson on Conan O’Brian
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The Cinematography of A Cure For Wellness (with Bojan Bazelli) GCS115

February 28, 2017 by Ben Consoli Leave a Comment

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Bojan Bazelli is the brilliant and visionary cinematographer behind the new Gore Verbinski film A Cure For Wellness and we discuss all the secrets behind its iconic and challenging scenes.

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Spotlight: Bojan Bazelli

Bojan Bazelli ASC is a master image maker working at the forfront of today’s most high profile, visually progressive films. His collaboration with director Gore Verbinski challenged both cinema fans and filmmaking with the psychological horror film The Ring and with A Cure For Wellness, Bojan once again delivers a cinematic feat where each shot is intentional and artistic. We discuss the secrets behind some of the films most challenging and iconic shots, plus his love of commercial cinematography and how its creative freedom made him the filmmaker he is today.

Working with Gore Verbinski
The history behind the iconic castle location of A Cure For Wellness
Why Bojan chose the unique 1:66:1 aspect ratio
The camera and lenses used in A Cure for Wellness
Shooting wide angles and letting go of a cinematographers “visual instincts”
The challenges of shooting underwater
The genius of practical in-camera effects
The visual connection to The Ring
Shooting with dozens of real eels
The golden age of commercials
The challenges of working with an unfamiliar crew
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