Building "Friendship" w/Cinematographer Andy Rydzewski - Just Shoot It 476
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing · Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan
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Show Notes
The skyrocketing success of "Friendship," starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, is tied to its distinct visual style. Cinematographer Andy Rydzewski https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2198503 shares the recipe behind the film’s look, breaking down key choices in framing, lighting, and camera techniques.
Matt and Oren dive into the details, nerding out over f-stops, open gate, ISO, sensor breaks, and the creative decision by Andy and director Andrew DeYoung to move away from the 28mm lens.
Find Andy on Instagram @filmandy
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Matt's Endorsement: Upgrade to pro on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/pro/
Oren's Endorsement: 1. Use a rice cooker. 2. For Mother's Day or that special day in that special someone's life, instead of buying a gift, give them the gift of a day without having to do anything. Do the laundry, take care of the kids, and finish all the chores in their life while they can kick back and enjoy.
Andy's Endorsement: 1. Use a lap desk (kind of like a pillow with a hard top) to support your laptop while you work. 2. The Blackmagic Camera app
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