In Love with the Process Podcast

How many of you actually know what an assistant director does on set? It’s always surprising to see the number of people in our business that can’t really answer that question. Well on today's show, host Mike Pecci is determined to shed some light on one of the most important jobs in film, television, music videos and commercials. The leader of the entire crew, the voice that gets us through the day, the assistant director!Our guest today is longtime collaborator Vladimir Minuty – Assistant director, storyboard artist, and director. In this episode the two old friends talk about the techniques used to organize and run a film set, how to translate a directors vision, learning about a different path into the business for young students and working with great filmmakers like Errol Morris. Listening to these two, it’s obvious that they have had a blast working together and it’s fun to spend about an hour inside their inner circle.Check out Vlad's work: http://www.vladimirminuty.com/Sponsored byPuget Systems: https://www.pugetsystems.com/solutions/content_creation/post.php?utm_source=Soundcloud&utm_campaign=in_love_with_the_processRule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Music by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In order to be a great filmmaker, you have to take the time to understand how every aspect of the craft works. From lighting to craft services, stunts to line producing, sound recording to make-up. It's about falling in love with how each aspect can help you tell the story that is in your mind. In this episode, host Mike Pecci has lunch with his longtime collaborator, make-up artist Bre Welch. She has been doing make-up on all of his projects for over 15 years. Whether is just a light dusting to take the glare off a bald executives head or doing complicated prosthetics for demon dogs zombies....Bre can do it all!Special guest fashion photographer Gina Manning joins us for lunch and conversation. Topics include: Getting into the business as a make-up artist, how to make money outside the film industry, popular make-up looks and understanding our fascination with making ourselves look different.Follow Brenda's work at: https://www.leatherandlaceartistry.com/Sponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston CameraMusic by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director Mike Pecci walks us through the process of directing commercials. What is the difference between a union shoot and a commercial shoot? How are web ads different? How do you inspire a crew that you meet the day before? This is a great episode for young filmmakers who have always wanted to direct bigger sets.Other topics include Upcoming summer movies, Godzilla, Once upon a time in Hollywood, Love Death and Robots, and much much more!Check out Pecci's work here: mikepecci.comInstagram @mikepecciSponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston CameraMusic by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Pecci talks with Maurice Sinclair, a young photographer, and filmmaker from Switzerland about how to find your creative style and develop your skills professionally. Discussion topics include: Casting models, falling in love with people, billing your client, and much much more.Check out mauricesinclair.com to see his fantastic work.Sponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston CameraMusic by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Pecci has a deep conversation with cinematographer Jeremy Benning from the Amazon series "The Expanse". The two dig deep into how a tv series is shot, who designs the look of the show, and what it's like to be a cinematographer on over 38 episodes. His answers are not what you expect. Have you ever wanted to really know how a TV show is REALLY made? This is the episode for you!Check out Jeremy's work here: http://jeremybenning.com/The Expanse Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQuTAPWJxNoSponsored by Puget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston CameraMusic by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, fashion photographer Gina Manning takes us through her recent fashion campaign for Bruno Magli step by step. Learn how she creates her wildly original concepts, how she interacts with clients through the bidding process and how she pulls together the team of collaborators that bring her vision to life. Gina and Mike also discuss what its like to be a creative couple and give insight into how they have navigated love and the industry together.Check out Gina's work at www.ginamanning.com/@gina_gizella on InstagramCampaign featured in the March issues of L’Uomo Vogue, ELLE, Harpers Bazaar, Essential Homme, Town and Country, Robb Report & T Magazine.⠀Sponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston CameraMusic by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcessCrew List:Photography Gina Manning Producer Jenn Sargent Hayroad Productions Production Manager Alex Wayne Casting Natalie Avital Exclusive Studios Wardrobe Tara Nichols Props Styling Merisa Libbey Lighting Technician Mike Pecci & Rene Gomez Hair Christina Buzas (Agency Artist Untied Agent Jon Charles Lucca) Makeup Kelly Shew Video Greg Browning DIT Jason Frank Talent & Agency Maria Konieczna Elite LA Jean Francois Poirier Two Management Michelle Vawer Industry LA Location The Villa Sophia Gear House otmfc ⠀#ginamanningphotography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Pecci talks about how he approaches lighting for film and photography. He challenges the listener to change the way they see light in everyday situations and urges young filmmakers to start cataloging emotional moments and how the lighting looked like during them. For young filmmakers and photographers, you can expect to walk away with some great insights and lighting tricks and tips. If you are a movie fan, get ready to have your eyes opened a bit more to how those gorgeous movie sequences are created. You know the deal. Grab your noise cancelling headphones…sit back…relax….and enjoy the new episode of IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS.Sponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Music by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Mike Pecci has a deep conversation with director Zach Merck (from the RIDLEY SCOTT CREATIVE GROUP)about the power of opening up and sharing with other directors. Zach started his career as an assistant to the legendary Tony Scott. He then went on to direct music videos for bands like Converge and Shadows Fall. You all have seen his commercial work. Do you know those Chevy ads with real people being asked questions about Chevy trucks that are coming out of the floor or reveal from behind a huge hangar door? Yup Zach directs all of those. This is a fantastic look into the life of a working director who is willing to let us in and see his process!Check out Zach's work at https://www.zachmerck.com/@zachmerck and @dawnofnostalgia for his movie poster collection (it's awesome!)Sponsored by Puget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston CameraMusic by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here it is gang! The show you have been filling our inbox with requests for! “12KM” & “WHO’s THERE” cinematographer David Kruta sits down with long time collaborator Mike Pecci and together they discuss the importance of a director and cinematographer love affair. The two discuss Kruta’s start in the business, how to find a cinematographer, lens choices and the overall art of visual story telling. It’s the kind of conversation you wish American Cinematographer would publish. Pecci also addresses fan questions from @inlovewiththeprocesspod on Instagram.Follow @dkruta & @mikepecci on Instagram to see shots from their sets.Check out the trailer for WHO’s THERE: https://vimeo.com/302927610Check out the trailer for 12KM: https://vimeo.com/258319449Sponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Quasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Music by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join host Mike Pecci as he goes on a Bar Safari in San Fransisco! What is a Bar Safari? Well, the rules are simple; Find the most run down dive bar in the city, go and talk to the bartender and have them give you a list of their favorite watering holes in town. Have one drink and or one food item per spot. Slowly make your way through your beer-soaked treasure map making sure to constantly verify the list with other patrons, bartenders, and poets along the way. Adventuring along with Pecci in this episode are drinking buddies Matt Bach, Eric Brown and Chris Shreve from Puget systems. Together the guys talk about how fun it is to travel for work and the crazy situations they often find themselves in.Sponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Boston Camera: www.rule.com/Music by CODE ELEKTRO: www.codeelektro.com/Support our show by signing up for a 30 free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.