Protecting the Frame

In episode 116 we have a talk with focus puller extraordinaire, Mary Stankiewicz. Mary is a very talented and experienced camera assistant which I have had the pleasure of working with for a number of jobs. In the episode we talk about the responsibilities of an "a" camera assistant, the difficulties of the job today as well as general life in the film business including trying to manage a family while in all this chaos. I'm sure you will enjoy!

Also, if you've gone through all of the reading from the previous episode and are looking for more during this time at home here is an ACTUAL film book that is still applicable for today's camera assistants:

In this episode of the podcast Hutch lays out a list of 5 Non-Filmmaking Books for Filmmakers. To work with the DP’s, Directors you want to work with on the shows and movies you most desire you have to be the very best version of yourself as possible. In order to do this you have to improve not only your craft on set but all the other aspects that come along with your job. In this list of non-filmmaking books for filmmakers we will go over topics like these including: Relationships, mindsets, creating better habits, getting rid of bad ones, memory and more. Enjoy the podcast, enjoy the list and let me know what you’ve read or intend to read!

In episode 112 here we discuss 5 quick tips on how to improve yourself as a camera operator outside of the physical operation of the camera. 80% of your day is delegated to tasks that have you not operating the camera and perhaps not even touching the camera so to begin improvement there is to being improvement of your entire craft. Let me know what you think! I hope you enjoy!

PTFs first episode of 2020! In episode 111 we sit down and have a conversation with Anastas Michos, ASC, GSC about where he began his career, how it progressed and where he is now. In this conversation we gained some great practical knowledge on how to progress in our own journey. He also leaves us with some truly fantastic stories from sets like Man On the Moon, Shine a Light and many more. I hope you find this enjoyable and helpful!

In part 2 of episode 213 we have a discussion with camera / steadicam operator Chris McGuire about his professional career and how he now views his position and job as a camera operator. We also take a detailed dive into his steadicam oner on season 1 of True Detective.

Some of Chris' credits include:

-Hillbilly Elegy

-Pitch Perfect

-Terminator: Dark Fate

-The Suicide Squad

-True Detective