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Go Creative Show

Ben Consoli

Go Creative Show is a place for revealing and informative interviews with A-list filmmakers. Hosted by Producer and Director Ben Consoli, each week we feature cinematographers, production designers, directors and producers to share behind the scenes experiences from the hottest movies and shows. Whether you're a brand new filmmaker or a film industry veteran, Go Creative Show will entertain, inform and make you a better filmmaker.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Go Creative Show episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Go Creative Show for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Go Creative Show episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The future of filmmaking is here and it's virtual! Learn what it takes to be a virtual filmmaker and how productions such as The Mandalorian are using this virtual technology now. Cinematography Database's Matt Workman comes on the show to talk all about it.

Matt and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new way of virtual filmmaking, what you need to get started with virtual productions, the challenges you may face, and so much more!

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What you will learn in this episode
  • Best microphone for podcasting (02:03)
  • How COVID-19 has brought virtual filmmaking mainstream (04:11)
  • Matt's experience with virtual filmmaking (06:49)
  • How The Mandalorian used virtual filmmaking (09:28)
  • Aspects of virtual filmmaking you can control (15:35)
  • How to monitor virtual filmmaking (19:06)
  • Challenges of virtual filmmaking (23:35)
  • Getting started with virtual filmmaking (36:43)
  • Finding virtual filmmaking studios (41:05)
  • Using green screen with virtual filmmaking (45:46)
  • Finding virtual sets (50:07)
  • Offering virtual filmmaking to clients (52:33)
  • And more!

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We review the hottest new camera releases from Sony, Canon, and Blackmagic with Matthew Allard ACS of Newsshooter.

Matt and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how COVID-19 has impacted trade shows, if the Sony A7S iii a worthy upgrade, Canon's new EOS R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras and their overheating controversy, Blackmagic's 12K Ursa Mini Pro camera, and more!

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What you will learn in this episode
  • Are trade shows a thing of the past? (02:28)
  • Thoughts on the newly announced Sony A7S iii (09:33)
  • Is the A7S worth the upgrade?
  • Canon’s new EOS R5 and R6 (31:01)
  • Is the Canon R5 truly 8K?
  • Should you purchase the Canon R5 or R6?
  • The incredible specs of the Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro 12K (43:05)
  • How the Teradek Serv Pro will help remote shoots (53:43)
  • And more!

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Westworld cinematographer Paul Cameron ASC. takes us behind the scenes of Season 3

Paul and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the visual differences between seasons of Westworld, how he blends the old west with the future, transition from DP to director, how he fills the frame's background with lighting, and more!

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What you will learn in this episode
  • Staying creative during COVID-19 (02:40)
  • Visual approach to Westworld season 3 (07:49)
  • Importance of prepping and storyboarding (21:30)
  • Transitioning from DP to director (34:12)
  • Relationship between director and talent (39:23)
  • Challenges of filming with exterior lights at night (48:41)
  • How Paul fills the background using lights (52:38)
  • Approach to camera movement in Westworld (01:00:59)
  • Advice for filmmakers (01:04:50)
  • And more!

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Go Creative Show explores the devastating effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus on indie filmmakers, editors, and YouTube video creators.

In this episode, filmmaker and Film Riot creator Ryan Connolly and director and video editor Chris Fenwick discuss losing freelance work, creating YouTube content while social distancing, collaborating remotely, and more. Plus a workflow for remote recording.

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What you will learn in this episode

  • How COVID-19 has affected Ryan Connolly and Film Riot (02:50)
  • Film Riot's “Stay at Home” contest (07:36)
  • How COVID-19 affects YouTube sponsorship (09:42)
  • Losing freelance work due to COVID-19 (11:42)
  • Creating YouTube content while social distancing (13:02)
  • Software to help collaborate remotely (15:57)
  • COVID-19's effects on indie film production (19:26)
  • How filmmakers can utilize their free time (24:50)
  • Staying creative with existing footage (34:42)
  • Getting through COVID-19 as a filmmaker (44:00)
  • How COVID-19 has affected editor Chris Fenwick (52:32)
  • Remotely filming videos using Zoom (56:44)
  • And more!

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Go Creative Show is exploring the devastating effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus on filmmaking. In this episode, cinematographer Brendan Uegama and Variety's Matt Donnelly discuss how the Hollywood film industry has been effected and how it will adapt to the changing landscape. 

Brendan, Matt, and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss Hollywood's reaction to the spread of COVID-19, ways you can best use your time self-quarantining, being prepared for outbreaks in the future, staying motivated and creative during uncertain times, and more!

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Cinematographer Brendan Uegama:

  • Effects of COVID-19 on film production (04:17)
  • Ways to stay creative at home (15:42)
  • Increasing your skills during this downtime (22:17)
  • Work lost because of self-quarantining (28:45)
  • Will we see a work boom after COVID-19? (29:36)
  • Can cinematographers work remotely? (30:52)
  • How COVID-19 is effecting rental houses (34:01)
  • Why you should be contacting people you want to work with (35:55)

Variety’s Matt Donnelly:

  • Hollywood's response to COVID-19 (40:12)
  • Rescheduling movie releases (43:27)
  • The lengths films go to getting awards (50:56)
  • When will productions resume? (01:02:06)
  • Preparing for future outbreaks (01:05:28)
  • Film festivals reaction to COVID-19 (01:09:35)
  • How to utilize your free time as a filmmaker (01:11:51)
  • And more!

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Go behind the scenes of Better Call Saul season 5 with series director of photography Marshall Adams ASC.

Marshall and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss what to expect from Better Call Saul season 5, the shows crazy filming schedule, utilizing a b-cam for alternative angles, what makes a great director, and more!

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What you will learn in this episode

  • Behind the scenes of Better Call Saul season 5 (01:48)
  • Benefits of being the only DP on a series (07:29)
  • The crazy filming schedule on Better Call Saul (12:42)
  • Why Marshall did not work on 13 Reasons Why (14:36)
  • Breaking Bad Easter eggs (17:36)
  • Why Marshall does not pre-vis shots (22:19)
  • Coverage and utilizing a b-camera angle (23:23)
  • Working with multiple directors (29:33)
  • What makes a great director (33:52)
  • Switching from RED to Arri cameras (35:22)
  • The lighting approach to Better Call Saul (42:10)
  • Marshall’s essential lighting equipment 
  • Do cinematographers need gaffing experience? (52:59)
  • Better Call Saul color theory for characters (54:53)
  • Are the Gene flash-forward scenes really shot black and white? (58:05)
  • Why Marshall is so heavily involved in color grading (01:02:32)
  • And more!

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The Making of The Invisible Man with cinematographer Stefan Duscio ACS.

Stefan Duscio and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the technical issues behind filming an invisible character, using a robotic camera for VFX shots and the value of unmotivated camera movement. We also discuss why Stefan still uses a light meter, filming with the Alexa Mini LF and how he prepared for an IMAX release!

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What you will learn in this episode

  • The original 1933 version of THE INVISIBLE MAN (02:01)
  • Stefans pre-production process (05:15)
  • Pitching ideas and treatments to directors (14:55)
  • The technical approach to filming an invisible character (21:08)
  • Filming the kitchen fight scene in THE INVISIBLE MAN (27:12)
  • Stefan’s approach to lighting (32:48)
  • Using a robotic camera to create unmotivated camera movement (35:52)
  • Filming as much in-camera as possible (38:57)
  • The camera and lens package on THE INVISIBLE MAN (48:42)
  • What it’s like having a film released in IMAX (56:33)
  • Stefan's filmmaking philosophy (59:02)
  • Stefan's use of natural light (01:02:22)
  • Why Stefan still uses a light meter (01:07:47)
  • And more!

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HBO's adaptation of Stephen King's THE OUTSIDER is a masterclass in camera movement, framing and focus. Listen as the cinematographers share how they achieved its dark and moody look.

Two of the series directors of photography, Igor Martinovic and Zak Mulligan, and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how Igor transitioned from cinematographer to director, shooting on the Sony Venice, lighting and exposing for dark cinematography, and more!

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What you will learn in this episode

  • Transitioning from cinematographer to director (03:32)
  • Stephen King’s involvement in THE OUTSIDER (06:44)
  • Collaboration between the director and cinematographer (10:55)
  • Ensuring a consistent look across cinematographers (12:29)
  • How to film dark cinematography (12:29)
  • Filming with the Sony Venice (30:18)
  • Tips for lighting and exposing for dark cinematography (34:36)
  • Working with the production designer (37:30)
  • Framing and composition of THE OUTSIDER (38:31)
  • Value of a single shot scene (45:20)
  • The use of focus in THE OUTSIDER (51:05)
  • Camera movement in THE OUTSIDER (56:32)
  • Challenging the audience to think and engage (01:03:43)
  • And more!

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Discover how to advance your filmmaking and photography career on YouTube and Instagram in our interview with YouTuber and podcaster Tyler Stalman.

Tyler and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss what it takes to stand out on YouTube, Tyler's experience going from a stock photographer to freelance cinematographer, why it's helpful to have a wide skillset of services, and much more!

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What you will learn in this episode

  • How Tyler is successful with YouTube gear reviews (03:09)
  • Going from web developer to stock photographer to freelancer
  • Importance of having a wide skill set for freelancing (09:03)
  • Tyler’s experience as a stock photographer
  • Embracing smartphones for photography (21:33)
  • Is there a future for photography cameras? (24:49)
  • Transitioning from photography to cinematography (33:03)
  • The challenges of going from photography to cinematography (37:04)
  • Gear Tyler regrets buying (43:55)
  • Thoughts on Apple’s new Mac Pro (47:15)
  • What Tyler uses for photo and video editing (56:16)
  • Why 8K isn’t something Tyler is interested in for now (01:00:25)
  • Tips and strategies for having a successful social media presence (01:02:40)
  • And more!

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Amazon Prime's HOMECOMING has some of the most compelling visuals on tv. Listen as Cinematographer Jas Shelton shares his techniques for lighting, lensing, camera movement and more.

Jas and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss how the look has evolved for season 2, how Alfred Hitchcock inspired the show, how they achieve the show's incredible cinematography, the importance of a DIT, and so much more!

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What you will learn in this episode
  • How COVID-19 has affected Jas (02:05)
  • Collaborating with the season 1 DP (06:20)
  • How the show’s look as evolved in season 2 (11:26)
  • Hitchcock’s inspiration on the show (20:19)
  • HOMECOMING’s incredible camera movement (23:35)
  • How Jas likes to prep for shoots (33:17)
  • Working with actress Janelle Monae (35:36)
  • Camera and lenses of HOMECOMING (38:35)
  • The importance of a DIT (44:10)
  • Approach to lighting (47:21)
  • Filming the incredible 360o house shot in season 2 (54:19)
  • And more!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Go Creative Show have?

Go Creative Show currently has 200 episodes available.

What topics does Go Creative Show cover?

The podcast is about Filmmaking, Video, Film Interviews, Music, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Go Creative Show?

The episode title 'Designing Netflix's Space Force (with Susie Mancini) GCS226' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Go Creative Show?

The average episode length on Go Creative Show is 62 minutes.

How often are episodes of Go Creative Show released?

Episodes of Go Creative Show are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Go Creative Show?

The first episode of Go Creative Show was released on Dec 6, 2017.

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