Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS
Today we discuss the brilliant cinematography of Mad Max: Fury Road with second unit Director of Photography David Burr. We get a behind the scenes look into all of the incredible challenges and innovations that made this film an instant classic.
The Go Creative Show is supported by
Kessler – www.kesslercrane.com
Rule Boston Camera – www.rule.com
PremiumBeat.com
NewsShooter.com
Shutterstock
The PremiumBeat.com Song of the Week
- Listen to this weeks full track: Gladiators by Cymatix
Spotlight: David Burr, ACS
David Burr’s cinematography career spans over 30 years with countless feature and short films, but today he’s here to discuss his recent mega-blockbuster hit Mad Max: Fury Road. As the second unit Director of Photography, David was responsible for many of the stunning action sequences and we discuss all the behind the scenes secrets that made this film an instant classic. Then we discuss the role of a second unit Director of Photography. What are their responsibilities, how do they interact with the director and cast, and how you can break into this field.
- The switch from 3D to 2D
- Using Alexa cameras
- The challenges of shooting in the desert
- Using Canon 5DII and Olypus OM-D for crash cams
- How a leaf blower became their essential tool
- A crane dug into the sand was the key to one of the most iconic shots
- The strategy behind center framing and super fast cuts
- Shooting day for night
- The responsibilities of a second unit on a film production
- and more…
These photos correspond with Episode 065Provided by David Burr, ACS Director of Photography (action unit)
Posted by Go Creative Show on Tuesday, June 30, 2015
SOME LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
- David Burr on IMDB
- Mad Max: Fury Road Trailer
- Official Website for BC Media Productions
SUBSCRIBE:
SHOW SUPPORTERS:
Kessler – Innovative Tools for Filmmaking
www.kesslercrane.com
Rule Boston Camera – Buy. Rent. Create.
www.rule.com
PremiumBeat – Premium Royalty-Free Music and Sound
www.premiumbeat.com
NewsShooter – Making the real world look as good as cinema
NewsShooter.com
Shutterstock – Premium Footage and Images
Shutterstock.com
