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0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Learn the difference between Topic and Story
1:34 - How to define your characters
3:16 - FX6 Giveaway! All details below
4:48 - When do you start filming your characters?
6:15 - Determine the tone and style of your film
8:46 - Final thoughts
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0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Learn the difference between Topic and Story
1:34 - How to define your characters
3:16 - FX6 Giveaway! All details below
4:48 - When do you start filming your characters?
6:15 - Determine the tone and style of your film
8:46 - Final thoughts
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![Breakdown: High End Netflix Style Interviews
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Thank you to the following:
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DP: Chris Bourke https://www.instagram.com/chrisbourke/
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:01 - Chris Williamson Interview, gear breakdown
2:35 - Using 4 different angles in one interview
4:48 - I should have thought about taking this angle (and why)
5:35 - Lighting breakdown
7:29 - The Art of Documentary, opening doors!
8:45 - Crew breakdown
10:10 - Bonus tips
11:30 - Final thoughts
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![how the biggest interview of my life shifted my cinematography forever
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - how this ASC workshop changed my approach
2:46 - the biggest interview of my career
3:40 - ask yourself, what lights in the room can you control?
4:30 - the key light has to be the brightest thing in the room?
5:43 - a word from today’s sponsor
7:34 - I worked with a remote producer using this
10:04 - remember, handheld is a decision
11:15 - gear breakdown
13:13 - final thoughts
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My Lens 24-70mm 2.8f: https://bhpho.to/3VYS3Nr [BH]
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Senheisser Mic: https://bit.ly/3VWZTbO
Senheisser EW-DP: https://bit.ly/3VZ1ttB
Ultra light Camera Arm: https://tinyurl.com/459dzkt9
Mid49 Universal Speedball: https://www.mid49.com/products/universal-speedball-monitor-mount
Mist Filter: https://amzn.to/4f3HstF [Amazon]
Offbrand Powerblock: https://amzn.to/4cQh44b [Amazon]
My Sennheiser In-ear headphones: https://amzn.to/3zmPc9t [Amazon]
Sony Hotshoe Mic Packs: https://bhpho.to/45Yhh3e [BH]
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0:00 Intro & Iron Triangle
2:15 How to budget a spec spot
2:54 How to pitch the creative
4:21 Your Fav Academy is 30% off
5:35 Get yer butt into pre-production
7:59 The key ingredient to cinematic shooting
9:21 Shot by shot breakdown
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