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A weekly podcast for aspiring filmmakers looking for advice from working professionals and how their stories can inspire you to grow your business and craft. www.atdavidlee.com | www.legendarymediahouse.com | Instagram @atdavidlee | YouTube www.youtube.com/atdavidlee
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Saturday Oct 09, 2021
Saturday Oct 09, 2021
As the FX9 doesn't have a dedicated Anamorphic mode or even a Open Gate 6:5 mode like other cameras, how much do you need to crop in to remove vignetting? Is it better to use the S35 mode or 6K Full Frame mode when using 2X anamorphic lenses? Well lucky for you i've shot two projects using 2X anamorphic with the FX9 and the short answer is "It does work with limitations". The FX9's sensor is actually really large 35.7 x 18.8 mm compared to the Alexa Mini that has a Open Gate mode using it's full sensor of 28.25 x 18.17 mm. Using the FX9 in 6K FF mode you have a lot of room in post when using 2X anamorphic to maintain image fidelity, but not every anamorphic setup is going to work which I explain in this podcast episode.
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Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
They say "shoot for the edit" or have the edit in mind when on set. There's a lot of truth to that especially for those of us working in the advertising or promo video space. Whether it's a 30 sec commercial, a 3 minute branded-doc or longer form narrative the ability to know how the edit is constructed and what can make or break the edit will make you a better creator, cinematographer, visual story teller. In this week's episode we dive into why knowing even basic editing can help you grow your craft, help you become a better communicator on set and ultimately challenge you to raise the bar for each project.
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Saturday Sep 25, 2021
Saturday Sep 25, 2021
Has it happened to you before? A client paying half or none of the invoice? I've been bit hard before and I wanted to share my experience with you guys/gals so that hopefully you don't run into the same types of situations too.
Even with a full contract and receiving a deposit, I had a client that failed to pay the full amount towards the end of the project is the first story I share. The second is a client who didn't pay at all and it was at a bad time since lock down happened 3 weeks after production.
What stories do you have? I'd like to hear them too!
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Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
The age old question, do clients CARE MORE about quantity or quality of a project? The short answer is BOTH but it also depends on the project budget as there is a give and take. If a client has an ultra low budget then something needs to be sacrificed whether that's quantity or quality to a degree. If you don't have a strong argument when speaking to clients who overstep boundaries then we are allowing ourselves to be taken advantage of, so hopefully with today's episode you'll have a better understanding of where the quality vs quantity debate starts and how to navigate your next client project if you find yourself in a sticky situation.
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Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Have you thought about using www.staffmeup.com to find work as a Cinematographer or DP? Is it worth the $99 a year subscription to bid against others in our highly competitive space? For me, it is and i've been able to find a good amount of work as well as grow my network through Staffmeup. I still receive more jobs through my previous network than I do with Staffmeup but the contacts are still there, I still bid for worthwhile jobs and for $99 I think it's a great platform IF and I really mean IF you already have a strong reel and previous work that can compete for the jobs being offered. Have a listen to this weeks episode and let me know your thoughts on Staffmeup, have you used it before and what experiences have you had?
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Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Oh you know what i'm talking about, the never ending IG Ads for CINEMATIC LUT PACK VOLUME 10! It seems more and more companies/influencers are pushing out their LUT packs to new filmmakers and even seasoned cinematographers because, well why not? The question is, do you really need it and will a LUT take your image from kinda crappy to not so crappy? Most likely not if the essentials aren't already there (location, set design, wardrobe, lenses, lighting). Let's chat about LUTs, what mistakes I made in the beginning when using LUTs and which ones I still use today.
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Saturday Aug 28, 2021
Saturday Aug 28, 2021
I'm sure you've heard it from many people that networking is what gets you jobs consistently. My first three years being freelance I struggled so much with networking as I am a introverted person by nature, but when I started to see that networking and communication with directors and producers i've worked with over the years has had a direct impact on my work volume I knew that I needed to get out of my comfort zone. If you've found yourself in the same situation and struggling to get consistent work I hope this podcast can inspire you to get on your networking game!
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Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
In this week's episode i'm breaking down a recent commercial for Kobalt Tools who client for his was Lowes. We were shooting all day exteriors with a lot of challenges with the schedule, not the biggest lighting instruments in the world and trying to squeeze in extra shots that the agency wanted. Did we succeed? Let's find out!
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Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Are you wondering what it takes to go from Videographer to Cinematographer? What are some of the best ways to stop taking the $500 projects that also require you to edit them and transition into being a working cinematographer/DP? Good news for you is that there is hope! It's a long journey, shorter for others, but today I wanted to give you the tips that helped me out as well as countless other cinematographers. The short of it is:
#1. Spec Work, Spec Work, Spec Work
#2. Update your reel each year with the highlights from your spec work
Eventually when you've built up a good reel and gradually been hired for projects that create that pool of networking resources you need, you'll start to get hired more and more as a cinematographer and that will provide you the financial stability to say "NO" to the one man band, no budget videographer projects you've been dreaming to move away from.
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Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Today we have a cinematographer Rob Machado on the show! Rob is a Las Vegas based cinematographer who works a broad spectrum from corporate, commercial and documentary. Along with his professional work Rob creates content on his YouTube channel and is one of the very few channels I still follow to this day. We talk about his start in photography in high school to film school at UNLV and breaking into the industry as a working cinematography. At the end of it Rob and I both agree that if you're passionate about what you do, you'll find a way to make it work and I hope this episode brings not only a few laughs but perspective on how to mold your own career path as an owner/op.
Rob's website: https://www.machadovisuals.com/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RobChado
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robchado/
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