Why This SXSW Winning Film Was Shot on a $5000 Camera @LucForsyth
Why This SXSW Winning Film Was Shot on a $5000 Camera  @LucForsyth
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CHAPTERS

0:00 - intro
1:55 - Jon Bregel and his start in the industry
2:55 - building a commercial filmmaking career
4:00 - on burning out and looking for change
5:33 - deciding to take a shift in the industry
6:48 - shooting the Baltimorons
8:35 - why Jon shot the film on this camera
10:15 - and why they chose this lens
14:20 - why it’s so much more than just gear
15:50 - final thoughts

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