Capturing Light - A Director of Photography's Podcast

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: “Motul” film creating a look that compliments a location. working on corporate jobs work / life balance Director of Photography: Erik Van Lenten WEBSITE – www.erikvanlenten.com IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4100035/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/erikvanlenten/?hl=en Check out MOTUL BTS Stills: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my YouTube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The documentary “Médecins du Monde – Opération sourire Madagascar” Shooting with the Ursa Mini Pro Shotdeck www.directthephotography.com Director of Photography: Etienne Baussan https://www.etiennebaussan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/etiennebaussan/ https://www.facebook.com/etiennebaussan/ Check out “Médecins du Monde – Opération sourire Madagascar”: Check out Screengrab Frame: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my YouTube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: A few ideas for making money during slow times Working on a new craft during times of quarantine. Staying motivated and creative. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com twitter.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my Youtube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Marketing yourself as a creative. Being in a relationship with a cinematographer Building your website as well as social. Personality assessment: https://www.16personalities.com/ Certified Professional Coach / Brand Storyteller: Caz Gaddis www.cazgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/morethanaparent/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandragaddis/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxbU6h__TYEYrqm0qDFvWRQ/ Her podcast, More Than A Parent via CazGaddis.com/podcast Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my YouTube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Using kickstarter to fund projects Ren “The Series” Lighting Course Neil has created. Director of Photography: Neil Oseman http://www.neiloseman.com http://www.instagram.com/neiloseman http://youtube.com/neiloseman Check out Ren The Reel: Support The Ren KickStarter: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my YouTube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Pre-Production Testing your camera and lenses https://shotdeck.com/ Director of Photography: Les Gaddis https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com twitter.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals Check out the videos: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my youtube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Benefits of film school. The importance of networking. Continuing to develop your style. Director of Photography: Alissa Rooney https://www.instagram.com/alissa_rooney/ https://www.alissarooney.com/ Check out Alissa’s Reel: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my youtube channel and subsribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Starting later in life as a cinematographer. The importance of lighting. Balancing work and life. Better communication as a DP. Director of Photography: Nick Pelecki https://www.hungryboyproductions.com/ Insta: @hungryboyproductions https://www.facebook.com/hungryboyproductions https://www.instagram.com/hungryboyproductions/ Check Out The BTS Pics: Check Out The BTS Videos: Check Out The Video: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my youtube channel and subsribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Benefits of filming spec work. Breakdown of spec commercial. Gear that i’m excited about. Sigma Classic Lenses Titan Rotolight Arri Orbiter Director of Photography: Les Gaddis https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com twitter.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals Check Out The Frame Grabs Below: Check Out The BTS Pics: Check out Jae’s Instagram Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Finding and working with a gaffer. Breakdown of feature film William just finished. Director of Photography: William Hellmuth https://www.instagram.com/williamhellmuth_dp/ http://williamhellmuth.com/ Check Out The Frame Grabs Below: Check Out The BTS Pics: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The power of mentorship and learning. Dance program “SMU Spot” Director of Photography: Matt Sill http://mattsilldp.com https://www.instagram.com/mattsill/ Check Out The Frame Grabs Below: Check Out The BTS Pics: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The short film “Uncharted” What things that could visual speak to an artist. A little anamorphic talk. Director of Photography: Alexander Chinnici http://www.alexchinnici.com https://www.instagram.com/alexanderchinnici/ Check Out The Video Below: Check Out The BTS Pics: Check Out The Uncharted Stills: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Why production assistants are films unsung heroes. https://gaddisvisuals.com/productionassistant/ Lighting a scene with one light. “The Starter Marriage” film. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4781966/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Check out the reference frame: Check out the Lighting Plot below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Going to film school vs. Working at rental company vs. corporate wedding work. How Jaime judges exposure and what style lighting she loves. Director of Photography: Jaime Randel Website: www.JaimeRandel.comInstagram: @wrapped_in_pianostringsVimeo: https://vimeo.com/jaimerandel Check Out Jaime’s Reel Below Jaime’s Dog My Dogs Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: What a cinematographer’s tasks are? Approaching scripts as a cinematographer. The show “Escape at Dannemora” Director of Photography: Jessica Lee Gagne http://www.jessicaleegagne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jessicaleegagne/ https://vimeo.com/jessicaleegagne https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3911064/ Check out the video below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: “As Much As I Can” documentary Subaru Commercial. Director of Photography: John Schmidt http://www.johnschmidtdp.com/ https://vimeo.com/johnschmidtdp Check out the video below: Check out the video below: Pre-Production For – Subaru “Love” Subaru lookbookDownload Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The Importance of Color Correction Product Shoot – “The Green Collection” Featured Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4781966/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Check out the Screen Grabs: Lighting Plot: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity/

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Resolution vs. Sharpness Featured Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4781966/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Resolution does not equal sharpness. Resolution – a measure of the sharpness of an image or of the fineness with which a device (such as a video display, printer, or scanner) can produce or record such an image usually expressed as the total number or density of pixels in the image Sharpness – : clear in outline or detail : DISTINCT. : SET FORTH WITH CLARITY AND DISTINCTNESS. Resolution and visual sharpness are different items because resolution is a one dimensional parameter and sharpness as the eye sees it is two dimensional. Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity/

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Working in a mid-size town. Owning a production company vs. freelancing. Director of Photography: Josiah Sjöström http://www.josiahsjostrom.com/ http://www.bonzamedia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/josiahsjostrom https://www.instagram.com/josiahsjostrom/ If you haven’t subscribe to my YouTube channel: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The “Just Do It” commercial. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.lesgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals/ Check out the video below: If you haven’t subscribe to my YouTube channel: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: A compilation of advice and inspiration over the past 100 episodes. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.lesgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals/ Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The Lightning Bird – Short Film. Film-making Inspiration. HBM Filters from Schneider Director of Photography: Gabrielle Blackwood www.gabrielleblackwood.com https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle_blackwood/ https://vimeo.com/gbfilms Check out the Screen Grabs below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Lighting breakdown from – “The Lil Voice” Feature Pre-Production – The importance of testing lighting and lenses. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.lesgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals Check out the Lighting & Lens Test video below: Lighting Camera Left- Vulnerable, More Pleasant, Nicer, Charming, Younger Camera Right- Harder, Longer, Stronger, Older Camera Front- Pissed off, Key Lighting Camera Right feels like a Tough Guy/ Gets what he wants. Key Lighting Camera Left is more Friend/Brother/Family Member Lenses: 35mm – Accurate to real life, most real 45mm – Strong, Intense 55mm – Indifferent, Confusion, Lost 80mm – Child-like (Talent looks harder, more intense when he looks camera left) Check out the Lighting Plot below: Check out the Film’s Frames below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: These Are My Hours – Film. Surrounding yourself with motivated people. Director of Photography: Jason Joseffer www.jasonjoseffer.com @jasonjosefferdp Check out the Screen Grabs below: Check out the BTS stills: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The importance of testing to gain knowledge. Exposing for Darker Skin Tones. Using Wallpaper to add texture. Director of Photography: Olan Collardy http://www.olancollardy.com/ https://vimeo.com/olancollardy Instagram: @olancollardy Check out the video about below: Check out the video below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The merger of LensProToGo and Lens Rentals Paul’s journey to creating a successful business. What a CEO wants the end user to know and experience. CEO of LensProToGo: Paul Friedman www.lensprotogo.com www.lensrentals.com Check out the video about LensProToGo: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Lighting breakdown from – Short Film “10” Different looks for “the moon” Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.lesgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals Check out the video below: Check out the Lighting Plot below: Moon Test: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Sleep Well My Baby – Short Film Director of Photography: Jared Fadel http://www.jaredfadel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaredfadel/ https://vimeo.com/jaredfadel http://jaredfadel.tumblr.com/ Check out the video below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The difference between a DP, Cinematographer and Camera Operator. The cinematographer’s presence online Changes to the website. Working on a feature for the month of November. (What that means for the podcast) The Last Kid – Short Film Scene Breakdown. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.lesgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals Check out the Pic below: Check out the Lighting Plot below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Making the transition from editing to cinematography. Sailor – Insights Through Video: Breakdown Director of Photography: Vanessa Vandy vanessavandy.com https://vimeo.com/user8225627 https://www.instagram.com/vivandy/ Check out the video below: Check out the BTS Pictures: Vandy was kind enough to share her script, notesm and lighting references on the project: Sailer Script_Concept no 1 Sailer Script_Concept no 2 Lighting Reference Pics – Sailer_ Insights Through Video Here is Vandy’s Gear List: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Being a 2nd unit DP and working with production. Working as a “one man band”. The “Hall of Fame” video for JDRF Charity Film Owning the title of “DP” Educational Reference Sites Mentioned http://mattscottvisuals.com/ cinematographydb.com wanderingdp.com https://cinematographersinsight.com/ http://www.supersecretfilmblog.com/podcast/ rogerdeakins.com ShanesInnerCircle.com Director of Photography: Adrian Petrosian https://vimeo.com/adrianpetrosian https://www.instagram.com/adrianpetrosian/ Check out the video below: Check out the video below: Check out the screen grabs: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software – Winner for lens: Eric Elliot, Winner of software: Joel Quinones Advice from someone 5 years into cinematography. The “Hold On” music video by Nano Director of Photography: Mario Poljac https://www.mariopoljac.com/ https://vimeo.com/mariopoljac https://www.instagram.com/mariopoljac/ Check out the video below: Check out the BTS video below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software Difference between a demo reel and portfolio. The “Mermaid” Promo By Skott Director of Photography: Nicholas Wiesnet nwiesnet.com https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswiesnet/ Check out the video below: The “Mermaid” BTS By Skott (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.6"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); How to Share With Just Friends How to share with just friends. Posted by Facebook on Friday, December 5, 2014 Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software Making visual decisions based on the story. Collaboration when working on GoT. Director of Photography: Gregory Middleton, ASC/CSC MiddletonDP.com Check out the video below: Stills from Episode 701 courtesy of Greg: Check out the Trailer (Rememory) below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Light meters… are they needed and which one to buy. (Sekonic L-478D) – http://amzn.to/2fuxCrb Some of the differences between a 3-axis gimbal and steadycams. 8 things you can do to help develop your style as an artist. Featured Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ twitter.com/GaddisVisuals Eight ways to develop your style as an artist: 1. Experiment with other styles and techniques. 2. Study art history. 3. Spend time viewing other people’s work. 4. Talk about your art. 5. Push yourself and don’t follow the crowd. 6. Put in the work. 7. Look for inspiration / what’s your motivation. 8. Break the rules. Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. For more inspiration, check out my inspiration page on my site: www.gaddisvisuals.com/inspiration. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapturingLightPodcastCommunity/

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software Balancing Creativity and Business. What is Cinefade? What are the uses for Cinefade? Featured Filmmaker: Oliver Janesh Christiansen www.cinefade.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cinefade Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cinefade Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cinefade Check out the video below: Check out the pictures of Cinefade in action: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software Switching from DP to Director. The Mother’s Day Commercial “Copy Cat” Featured Director of Photography: Cody Strout https://vimeo.com/cstrout https://www.instagram.com/codystrout/ https://twitter.com/cody_strout https://www.facebook.com/cody.strout Check out the short film below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: John’s three year theory about filmmakers. The website FilmmakerIQ Sources for good filmmaker research. Featured Director of Photography: John P. Hess FilmmakerIQ.com https://www.facebook.com/gospeljohn001 https://www.facebook.com/FilmmakerIQ There is so much that is the FilmmakerIQ website, you just have to check it out for your self. Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

In this episode, we talk about: Breaking into the industry… from PA to gaffer . The short “Backstroke” The new cinematographer by alex. late 90s Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook New Cinematographers by Alexander Ballinger Featured Director of Photography: Daniel April http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3824069/ https://vimeo.com/user16026711 https://www.instagram.com/dannyapril/ email: [email protected] Check out the short film below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

In this episode, we talk about: Getting on the same page with the director. The short “For the Love of Luck – An Orvis Dogs Story“ Featured Director of Photography: Max Erickson MaxEricksonDP.com https://vimeo.com/maxwellerickson https://www.instagram.com/dot_max_dot/ Check out the video below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

In this episode, we talk about: Shooting feature length documentary content. The feature documentary “Shaun Barker – One More Time” Featured Director of Photography: Will Price https://www.willpricedop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/will_price_dop/ Tweets by willpricedop Check out the Feature Documentary “Shaun Barker: One More Time” Trailer: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

In this episode, we talk about: Top 6 mistakes beginner filmmakers make. Featured Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ twitter.com/GaddisVisuals Bad Story This may seem like an obvious thing but it amazes me how many people want to make films and don’t take the time to build a proper story. When I was first starting out I did the same thing. I wanted to skip to the fun part of “filming a movie” without taking the proper time for story development. Here are some things to think about when you are coming up with a story. Take time developing your characters. Make sure your plot makes sense for the story. Have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Bad Sound Having bad sound is something that viewers just don’t accept. I’m sure you heard this analogy before but just in cases you didn’t, here it is. “People will watch a movie with great sound and horrible video. They won’t watch horrible audio with great video” -Some film-making genius. Things you can do to get better sound: Get that mic as close as you can to it’s target. Redundancy helps. Use a shotgun and lavs if you can. Get room tone. Minimally 30 seconds. Pick music that fits the scene. Bonus – Cut the A/C off and if you are in a kitchen, TURN OFF THE REFRIGERATOR!!! Bad Acting Bad acting first starts with bad casting. You want to make sure you pick people that actually look the part and has acting skills. Don’t pick your 15 year old little brother to play the president of United States of a America. What can you do to avoid bad acting. Hold a casting call. Don’t just give a part to a friend, unless that friend looks the part and can act. Take acting classes to learn the process an actor goes through. Learn how to direct actors. Sometimes actors just need that little extra direction. Bad Locations Having a bad location can completely butcher your film. If you can afford to, hire a production designer. Avoid white walls. Pick a location with interesting furniture and textures. Bad Cinematography It might seem strange that a cinematography is 5th on the list. Especially coming from a cinematographer. But, great film making is much more than great cinematography. Learn camera work and lighting. Pick a location with great natural light. Use film theory to motivate camera moves. Learn how to modify light, and have tools available to do so. Bad Editing Bad editing can cause viewers to completely stop watching. Having a great editor can cause a story to completely come together. Editing also can make a mediocre actor look great. Post production is where the magic happens and you should understand the process. Have a clear vision of what you want to see Take a few classes in editing to understand the craft. Figure out how you can use transitions of all kind to strengthen your story. Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. For more inspiration, check out my inspiration page on my site: www.gaddisvisuals.com/inspiration. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapturingLightPodcastCommunity/ Support The Show By Becoming A Patron

In this episode, we talk about: What is IR Pollution? Ruin and Rose – Promo Video Featured Director of Photography: Ben Sturgulewski http://sturgefilm.com/ https://vimeo.com/sturgefilm Check out the video below: What is IR Pollution: Put simply, Infrared Pollution happens when you put on heavy neutral density filter, and your footage turns redish, looks brownish, and your pride as a cinematographer is crushed. In the beginning that happened to me a lot, and I was wondering what I was doing wrong. So here is the explanation. A camera image sensor records light. Not only the visible light, like the colors we see around us, but also a tiny bit of the infrared spectrum that we don’t see. The infrared light mixes with the other colors in your image and the end result is IR Pollution. Your blacks turn red and color correction can’t save you this time. Here is what I used: Tiffen 77mm Variable ND: http://amzn.to/2qhbPDU B+W IR Cut 77mm: http://amzn.to/2riv5VA Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

In this episode, we talk about: Ruin and Rose – Promo Video Difference between lighting DPs and camera DPs. Featured Director of Photography: Brandon Alperin www.brandonalperin.com https://www.instagram.com/gipperpl/ Check out the video below: Brandon’s Notes: 1 – 80’ condor w hybrid balloon for ambient top light Mostly HMI with a little tungsten mixed in, http://www.1stoplg.com/products.html 2 – cineo hs on menace arms for cross keys 6 – medium parcans for tree accents 10 – litegear battery powered strips w 3/4 cto and flicker box A few ground sources for fill and edges and window flicker gags. Support Still A Rose at the link below: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/stillarose Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapturingLightPodcastCommunity/

In this episode, we talk about: The start of patreon. Using your network from film school to work with you. “The Wall” short film. Featured Director of Photography: Christopher Lew https://www.christopherlew.com/ https://vimeo.com/chrislew https://www.instagram.com/christopher_lew/ Check out the video below: Check out the BTS pics below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapturingLightPodcastCommunity/

In this episode, we talk about: Geargiveaway Winner – Esther Ikoro Getting great images with very little. The United Way Spot Featured Director of Photography: Kody Zenger kodyzenger.com/ https://vimeo.com/kodyzenger https://www.instagram.com/kodyzenger/ http://kodyzenger.tumblr.com/ Check out the video below: Check out the Screen Grabs & BTS Stills & Videos below: with our powers combined, day 1 is a wrap! @kodyzenger @itsnathancooper @jacobjameswatson @goots @unitedway A post shared by Cliff Co. (@withcliffco) on Jun 20, 2016 at 7:38pm PDT huge thanks to everyone that came out yesterday to graduate with us. ya’ll were incredible. ? @unitedway @kodyzenger @goots @jacobjameswatson @itsnathancooper A post shared by Cliff Co. (@withcliffco) on Jun 22, 2016 at 7:57am PDT BTS of “A Whisper in the Chaos”: This is a great example Kody shared of truly making using the resources you have and not getting caught up in gear. Kody was AC, Gaffer, & Grip on Burning Bush: The BTS Video for Burning Bush: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapturingLightPodcastCommunity/ Support The Show By Becoming A Patron

In this episode, we talk about: Recovery – Short Film Making the most of your time on set. Featured Director of Photography: Daniel Purse www.danielpurse.com https://www.instagram.com/danielpurse/ Daniel generously provided his storyboards for the project: Recovery_Storyboard_Script_Annotation Check out the video below: Check out the Screen Grabs & BTS Stills below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapturingLightPodcastCommunity/ Support The Show By Becoming A Patron

In this episode, we talk about: Is using shutter speed as an exposure tool correct? The relationship and communication between the director and dp. Why you should be blogging as a cinematographer. Gear Giveaway – see below for details Featured Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ twitter.com/GaddisVisuals http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4781966/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 ISO, Apperture, Shutter Speed Graphic: Controlling Light Within The Camera Why you should be blogging as a cinematographer: Why you should be blogging as a cinematographer… Gear Giveaway Info Below: Gear Giveaway Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. For more inspiration, check out my inspiration page on my site: www.gaddisvisuals.com/inspiration. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapturingLightPodcastCommunity/ Support The Show By Becoming A Patron

In this episode, we talk about: SadGirl – Norma and Jessica (The Official Music Video) Pre-production – Planning and Previz Featured Director of Photography: Ben Mullen http://www.benmullen.com/ https://vimeo.com/benmullendp https://www.instagram.com/benmullen/ twitter.com/benmullen Check out the treatment: SADGIRL FINAL TREATMENT Check out the video below: Check out the BTS Pics and more Pre-production: Check out the Previz: http://gaddisvisuals.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5D_Previs_Intro.mp4 Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapturingLightPodcastCommunity/ Support The Show By Becoming A Patron

In this episode, we talk about: The music video “Life in the Congo” by Hugo Kafumbi Different ways of breaking into the industry. Website recommended for learning: www.cinematography.com Featured Director of Photography: Zia Kalyan https://www.ziakalyan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ziakalyan/ https://vimeo.com/ziakalyan Check out the video below: Check out the BTS Pics: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapturingLightPodcastCommunity/ Support The Show By Becoming A Patron