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Stowaway Cinematography (with Klemens Becker)

May 4, 2021 01:02:55

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In STOWAWAY, cinematographer Klemens Becker embraces claustrophobic cinematography while filming inside a spaceship. We also discuss simulated gravity, recreating the suns intensity in space, and his human take on a space story.

Klemens and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how 36,000 LEDs lit up the spaceship set, why almost all the VFX was created before filming began, recreating zero gravity, and much more!

The Haunting of Bly Manor Cinematography (with James Kniest)

April 27, 2021 00:52:01

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THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR expands on the cinematic universe of HILL HOUSE with gorgeous dark cinematography and blooming highlights. Cinematographer James Kniest shares this approach and filming an episode entirely in black and white.

James and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss lighting a scene with only candlelight, how netting on lenses blooms highlights, how to gradually adjust aperture, the show’s subtle camera movement, and more!

Amazon’s Them Cinematography (with Checco Varese ASC)

April 14, 2021 00:46:13

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Horror cinematographer mastermind Checco Varese ASC teaches us how he filmed trauma and fear for Amazon Studios’ THEM. Checco explains his approach to the series’ gorgeous cinematography and his philosophy as a filmmaker.

Checco and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss ways to invoke anxiety and terror through cinematography, tips for new cinematographers, using virtual filmmaking to film a creature attack on a 1950s bus, the Jordan Peele US controversy and more!

Nobody Cinematography (with Pawel Pogorzelski)

March 30, 2021 00:53:12

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NOBODY is a thrilling, high-paced action movie starring BETTER CALL SAUL’s Bob Odenkirk. Cinematographer Pawel Pogorzelski shares his experiences coming from films like MIDSOMMAR and HEREDITARY to NOBODY – his first action film.

Pawel and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how the his cinematic approach evolves throughout the movie, his close relationship with the stunt coordinator, why the car chases were the so challenging, lighting for the darkness, and more!

Judas and the Black Messiah Cinematography (with Sean Bobbitt BSC)

March 23, 2021 00:57:46

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Oscar-nominated film JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH masterfully replicates the visuals of 1960s Chicago. Inspired by Kodachrome and Ektachrome film stock, Cinematographer Sean Bobbitt BSC explains the film’s wide aspect ratio, hand-made lens package, and the proper use for closeups.

Sean and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss adapting to various director’s needs, shooting on the Alexa LA and DNA lenses, Sean’s collaborative approach to color grading, his love of filming the color green, subtle camera movement, and more!

Cherry Cinematography (with Newton Thomas Sigel ASC)

March 9, 2021 01:10:16

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The Russo Brothers’ new film CHERRY is really six films in one. Each chapter has its own unique style, lens package, and lighting technique. Learn how cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel ASC created six distinctive looks for this visually-stunning film.

Tom and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss creating the feeling of romance with vintage anamorphic lenses, using wide angel lenses so Tom Holland’s character felt trapped, showing drug addiction through tilt shift lenses, using a special infrared 3D camera rig, and more!

The United States vs Billie Holiday Cinematography (with Andrew Dunn BSC)

March 2, 2021 00:55:27

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THE UNITED STATES VS BILLIE HOLIDAY is a visually raw biopic combining stunning imagery of Billie Holiday’s life and her musical performances. Cinematographer Andrew Dunn BSC explains how he crafted these visuals by shooting on film, using filtration and haze, and a variety of camera movement.

Andrew and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss why cinematographers are chameleons, why Andrew loves filtration, his philosophy behind camera motivation and movement, and much more!

The Trial of The Chicago 7 Cinematography (with Phedon Papamichael ASC)

February 23, 2021 01:04:01

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Aaron Sorkin’s Emmy-nominated film THE TRIAL OF CHICAGO 7 perfectly balances incredible visuals with stunning performances. Cinematographer Phedon Papamichael ASC comes on discuss working with Sorkin and the importance light plays when filming the courtroom scenes.

Phedon and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how the visual approach contrasts between the courtroom and riots, his obsession with motivated camera movement, filming with up to 3 cameras at once on a tight schedule, and more!

The Social Dilemma Cinematography (with John Behrens)

February 16, 2021 00:57:19

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THE SOCIAL DILEMMA shined a light on our addiction to social media and its effects on society. Cinematographer John Behrens explains the documentary’s distinct looks and the challenges of filming with 6 cameras for each interview.

John and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss why and how they filmed the interviews in a huge vacant home, how John dealt with ever-changing exterior light, why some interviews took over a day to film, and much more!

The Queen’s Gambit Production Design (with Uli Hanisch)

February 9, 2021 00:54:48

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THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT production designer Uli Hanisch shares how he designed the show by recreating the 1960’s with meticulously-constructed and stunningly-beautiful sets, wardrobe, props and more.

Uli and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the fundamentals for prepping as a production designer, how Uli made chess visually interesting, creating the most iconic sets of the series, the important role of color, and more!

CBD Gummies

Stowaway Cinematography (with Klemens Becker)

The Haunting of Bly Manor Cinematography (with James Kniest)

Amazon’s Them Cinematography (with Checco Varese ASC)

Nobody Cinematography (with Pawel Pogorzelski)

Judas and the Black Messiah Cinematography (with Sean Bobbitt BSC)

Cherry Cinematography (with Newton Thomas Sigel ASC)

The United States vs Billie Holiday Cinematography (with Andrew Dunn BSC)

The Trial of The Chicago 7 Cinematography (with Phedon Papamichael ASC)

The Social Dilemma Cinematography (with John Behrens)

The Queen’s Gambit Production Design (with Uli Hanisch)

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