The Outsider Cinematography (with Igor Martinovic and Zak Mulligan) GCS209
02/25/20 • 71 min
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!
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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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!
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!
Show Links
Go Creative Show is supported by:
Follow Our Guests
Follow Ben Consoli
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The Video Production Business Redefined (with Paul Xavier) GCS208
Today we challenge ourselves to re-think how to run a successful video production company, with filmmaking entrepreneur and founder of Next Level Creators, Paul Xavier.
Paul and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, share techniques that can help us grow your businesses, where video marketing is heading in 2020 and beyond, best practices for marketing your video production services, the importance of saying no, and much more!
What you will learn in this episode
- The future of video marketing (01:32)
- Tips for promoting your video production company online (06:59)
- Using LinkedIn to get new clients
- How you can “earn the deal” during client meetings (22:14)
- Why having clients on retainer is important (25:17)
- How to pitch and structure video retainers (33:22)
- Saying no to (some) projects (41:12)
- Providing distribution options to clients (45:38)
- Do you need to be a digital marketer? (59:52)
- How to scale your video production company (01:03:23)
- And more!
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- Our previous interview with Paul Xavier
- The Art of Food Photography (with Sarah Fennel)
- Next Level Creators
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The Invisible Man Cinematography (with Stefan Duscio ACS) GCS210
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!
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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