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Aaron Sorkin’s BEING THE RICARDOS is a masterful retelling of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s life on and off camera. Cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth ASC shares the camera, lighting and lenses he used to recreate vintage Hollywood and the iconic I Love Lucy stage.

Jeff and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss bringing energy to dialogue scenes through blocking and camera movement, breaking down some of the scenes in the film, the lenses and filtration used, and more!

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Steven Spielberg’s WEST SIDE STORY is a fresh remake of the classic film packed with stunning cinematography. Camera operators Mitch Dubin SOC AOC and John “Buzz” Moyer SOC share what it’s like working with Spielberg and the challenges of filming movie musicals.

Mitch, Buzz, and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the the camera operators’ creative freedom, tips for operating steadicams, accepting their mistakes, and more!

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DUNE, with its stunning cinematography and epic sets, was packed with unique challenges for director of photography Greig Fraser ACS ASC — including filming in whipping sands and lighting football field sized sets. 

Greig and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss discuss how he balances epic and intimate, his techniques for large night exteriors, embracing the shadows and Greig’s unique film transfer process that jumps from digital to film and back again.