Filmmakers Academy Podcast

In this month’s Inner Circle podcast, I cover your questions on:Techniques for best camera placementBest documentary cameras and lightingBest ways to operate the camera handheldThe power of the Leko LightPainting with “strokes” of light Differences in quality of light from the Kino Flo vs. the Book LightFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmmakers_academyLearn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2

This month in her first podcast, Lydia answers your questions on work/life balance and talks about her philosophy on making career decisions.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmmakers_academyLearn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2

This month’s podcast focuses on your questions around understanding workflows in relation to camera technology.Color grading and camera bit depthThe future of the digital imaging technician (DIT)How I use post production lighting and vignettesThe differences between cinema glass and still lenses for the cinematic lookFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmmakers_academyLearn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2

In this month’s Inner Circle podcast, I answer your questions about:How I create flame flicker and the color quality of fireLighting talent near a fire effectDifferences in wood burning fires vs propane firesHow to light for small objects, shiny objects and other product shotsLighting to bring out a product’s texture and colorHow I create a catch light without changing levels or ratiosMy batten lights and how I use themFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmmakers_academyLearn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2

In this month’s Inner Circle podcast, I answer your questions about career issues in the industry.how and when to move into bigger film marketswhat is the “right” kind of commercial reel to submit to agencieshow to pick crew members for low budget projects how to find crew members when you have limited contactsmy relationship and working with production designersimplementing the concepts I taught from the Illumination TourFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmmakers_academyLearn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2

In this month’s podcast, I answer some great questions regarding the industry’s attitude and give you first hand advice on how to stay motivated, how to lead and inspire your crew, and making the best out of difficult personalities and situations. Topics include:Tips for on set leadership, building trust and confidenceBreaking incorrect perceptions about your experience or abilitiesWhat keeps me motivated and why I strive to inspire my crewPushing your comfort zone and challenging yourselfHow I’ve created good working relationships in difficult situationsFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmmakers_academyLearn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2

This month, the Inner Circle podcast covers your questions on:How to light for complete darknessBlending camera formats seamlesslyDeconstructing a script for camera emotionHow to create camera emotions to match your MUSE keywords using depth of field, camera angles, lighting and more.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmmakers_academyLearn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2

There was a bit of a glitch with the podcast last week, so I’ve recorded a new one for you. In this podcast, I answer questions on how to shoot film, choosing a film school, budget vs high end lenses, and more.Why film school is important and what to look for when choosing oneHow to learn to shoot film if you have never tried itMy lens rules of engagementWhat monitors are best for on set exposure and colorCanon CN-E lenses as a first investmentBudget solutions for choosing lensesFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmmakers_academyLearn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2

My July podcast is all about camera technology from formats and exposure to the emotion and motivation of focus pulling and much more. Topics covered include:What it takes to capture the “cinematic” look and feel with your cameraSelecting your next camera: the pros & cons of Panasonic GH4, Sony A7s, Canon 5D Mark II & Mark III, C100, C300 and the Blackmagic Cinema CameraThe emotion and motivation of focus pulling3D LUTS and false colorFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmmakers_academyLearn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2

This month’s podcast focuses on your lighting questions. Specifically, I cover these topics:How-to lighting set-ups for Inner Circle member’s projectsAdvice for lighting on a micro-budgetTips on recreating looks in camera and in postHow to light for an iPhone shootThe Gaffer/DP relationship and workflowsFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmmakers_academyLearn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWvCheck out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2