The No Film School Podcast

How do you maintain perspective as an editor? Can you really do nothing to get ahead? Have you experienced the runner’s high of editing? Plus DaVinci Resolve 18 and killer new cloud tools…   In this episode, we talk about… What editorial perspective entails and the emotional rollercoaster of editing Suggestions for gut-checking yourself in the editing process Recognizing if you’re truly listening to feedback vs. looking for a gold star Why it’s okay to be picky about who gives you notes  The philosophy behind “Do nothing, stay ahead” and what Napoleon’s inbox would look like today Why it’s time to make the switch to Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve 18        Links to Resources: Walter Murch Interview on Editing - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/cinematic-legend-walter-murch-on-editing-sound-design/id1078804724?i=1000491356114Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmmakers creating trolly news cycles and buying bots to gain online attention… Hollywood myth about keeping your project a secret to prevent it from being stolen... latest cloud storage tools by Blackmagic.In this episode, we talk about… The phenomenon of creating a trolley news cycle by filmmakers Filmmakers are buying bots to gain attention on social media Soft skills you can develop to be a good filmmaker The idea of putting your vision on the market Debunking the myth that you shouldn't talk about your project with anyone. Not getting worried about your idea being stolen — it's much cheaper to buy it from you than to steal it. WGA arbitration to save your projects from plagiarism Blackmagic's latest cloud tools —Cloud Pod, Cloud Store Mini, and Proxy Generator Links to Resources: Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cinematographer Bianca Cline explains how she shot the feature film Marcel The Shell With His Shoes On which is now playing in theaters.In this episode, we talk about… The necessities that stop motion needs Using a rotating camera around the subject Incorporating stop motion into a live-action movie Creating a visual language for the movie The idea behind making the documentary more cinematic An insight into cinema from the viewpoint of a cinematographer The power of music and cinematic language  Planning how the parts will be stitched together during the editing process Cameras used for shooting stop motion and other scenes Why Bianca decided to do this film Advice for people who want to make documentaries Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmmakers trolling in the attention economy, Steven Spielberg’s music video debut…AI art and whether a true craftsperson or artist will always beat out a machine? In this episode, we talk about… Russo brother’s trolly comments and the benefits of trolling   Importance of marketing, calling cards, and making a name for yourself   Challenge of launching new IP or a new multiverse  How losing a production job to Spielberg is like trying to guard Lebron James Odd celebrity projects like Dive and Planet Hollywood What artificially intelligently generated artwork means for the future of art     Whether anything can be original when everything that was created before is the palette we have to work with Links to Resources: Dall-E Mini: https://huggingface.co/spaces/dalle-mini/dalle-miniSpielberg’s Restaurant: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/537115/why-steven-spielbergs-nautically-themed-dive-restaurant-sunkMumford Spielberg Video: https://nofilmschool.com/spielberg-music-videoRusso Bros comments: https://nofilmschool.com/russo-bros-theatricalFind No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Taika Waititi really believe director’s cuts are stupid? Working conditions of VFX teams for Marvel movies…a possible replacement for VFX work, viral shorts turning into features, ARRI’s latest release and more…   In this episode, we talk about… Whether director cuts are worthless or worth releasing   The impact of CGI on digital post-production How VFX removes limitations while creating infinite canvas problems   Business tips for Marvel and Disney’s VFX department  Bad VFX isn’t a lack of skill, it’s a lack of time and resources Marcel the Shell: Turning shorts into features with grant money Power of sticking to the original intention vs. going for the big fish  ARRI’s new lighting OS and camera-activated trigger       Links to Resources: Walter Murch episode: https://megaphone.link/NNLLC3056218334Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editors Jonathan Redmond and Matt Villa and DP Mandy Walker share how they helped create the dizzying and epic Elvis through the vision of Baz Luhrman. Elvis is in theaters now!In this episode, we talk about… Determining what to include and scratching Baz Luhrman’s itch Why Baz Luhrman considers biopic a dirty word  Visually contextualizing what influenced Elvis’ music without dialogue Using original footage like Easter eggs and balancing scenes played by Austin Details about the emotional sizzle reel made for studios  Organic process of trial & error when deciding what to cut from 4+ hours of film Maintaining perspective on what’s working and what’s not Mediums and tools used to create the visuals for Elvis   Lenses used to capture the different decades throughout the film Replicating lighting and scouring Australia for vintage rock ‘n’ roll lights Selling the illusion that Austin Butler is Elvis Presley 16 weeks of prep and testing meticulously planned sequences, lighting, visual effects Moving from metaphorical to physical and creating a world people can feel Constantly communicating with Baz and finding the harmony of visual language    Links to Resources: Elvis - https://elvis.warnerbros.com/Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus we talk about comments from Tom Cruise and James CameronIn this episode, we talk about… How much Tom Cruise and the film industry has changed from the first Top Gun movie to Maverick The problem with long climaxes thanks to Michael Bay and Christopher Nolan  Creating a story worth telling vs. destroying every last fiber of a franchise Scientology is still bad but at least Maverick has age-appropriate love interests  James Cameron’s deliberate old-man trolling about his 3-hour movie Declining appeal of long movies as well as shows with too many seasons Advice for emerging filmmakers: Less is more and storytelling matters most Building community through backyard cinema and low-level networking events   Details about Laowa’s anamorphic lenses, Atlas Lens’ Orion Silver Edition, and finding the perfect combination of camera, lenses, and lighting  Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Screenwriter Heidi Lux talks about how having a random crush at 30 turned into a YA movie… In this episode, we talk about… Heidi’s journey from Polish immigrant family trauma to writing jokes for a living Why it’s better to write for a herpes commercial vs. star in a herpes commercial Listening to yourself and understanding the power of failure  Heidi’s writing experience and strong base in satire and comedy Turning adult misery into successful young adult fodder Value of learning how to interpret feedback and the process of “vomit first drafts”    Cold emailing managers and not giving up until you find the right audience Tubi TV and what comes next for Heidi Advice for screenwriters: Never use semicolons, Do use fast language, and Study your craft  Links to Resources: Crushed - https://tubitv.com/movies/661023/crushedFind No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss the Supreme Court's decision to repeal the Roe Wade decision, recent tech news, and we answer a question about finding your first on-set experiences.In this episode, we talk about… Impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade on the entertainment community  A look at how abortion affects men Making abortion a topic that is open and accessible so that it isn't stigmatized The impact of parenting decisions on your career Parental leave in the entertainment industry Shooting on Alexa Atlas Anamorphic Lens Some screenwriting advice Site recommendations and networking strategies for finding production subs Tips when you're doing job hunting Links to Resources: Websites for job hunting:Mandy: https://www.mandy.com/ Feedly: https://feedly.com/  Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool  Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophie Hyde, director of the movie Good Luck to You Leo Grande, talks about her career, filmmaking in various aspects, and how good performances can impact the success and lifespan of a movie. Good Luck to You Leo Grande is an actor dominant movie, with most of its scenes focusing on two characters. It is available to stream on Hulu.In this episode, we talk about… What inspired Sophie to start a career in filmmaking About the documentaries, she has made so far Sophie’s experience working in the Australian film industry and the international film industry The idea behind the movie 52 Tuesdays and how it came to be The challenges of directing actors Making a film with a low budget Sophie’s approach for making Good Luck to You Leo Grande Sophie’s views on the visual style of Good Luck to You Leo Grande Encouragement for filmmakers to get through the noise when they have something they want to say Find No Film School everywhere:On the Webhttps://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool  Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices