Cinemapodgrapher Lucas Tomoana
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We share stories, lessons and career advice for the film industry. Let's be honest, the film industry is a scary place to navigate on your own, but it doesn't have to be that way. Join LT as he interviews film crew from around the globe as they share their journey and give lessons to help emerging and established filmmakers. So if you're just about to start your career, looking to bump up the ladder or you just want to know about the crazy world of filmmaking, tune into this podcast.
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Fallout with Stuart Dryburgh ASC NZCS
Stuart Dryburgh ASC NZCS teamed up with Jonathan Nolan for four episodes of Amazon's new hit series, Fallout. Adapted from the popular video game series, we delve into shooting with 35mm film, combining virtual production, and working as a setup DP. We also cover Stuart's beginnings in New Zealand, shooting iconic films such as The Piano and Once Were Warriors, and his eventual move to the USA.
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Shogun with Sam McCurdy ASC BSC
Sam McCurdy ASC BSC, shot five episodes of FX's new hit series 'Shogun.' Join us for our longest episode ever as we discuss honesty, love, dropping out of art school, Game of Thrones, lighting, football, and break down our favourite moments from the show.
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Wildlife Cinematographer Sophie Darlington
At age 19, Sophie Darlington left Dublin for Tanzania to become a camp manager at the Ngorongoro Crater. It was there that she was mentored by Hugo Van Lawick to become a wildlife cinematographer. Now, 30 years later, Sophie is a BAFTA award winner, and her work has been screened globally on National Geographic, Netflix, BBC, and the Discovery Channel.
Early in the episode, we discuss her mentorship under Hugo, her love and respect for wildlife, and the techniques she uses in the field. We then delve into her latest work as one of the series' DOPs and mentors on National Geographic's 'Queens,' a seven-part docu series helmed by a female-led production team that focuses on strong females in the animal kingdom. -
Switching departments with Drone Pilot Jeff Gaunt
Jeff Gaunt has been an archery champion, editor, VFX guru, director, and is now a skilled drone pilot for renowned company, Heliguy. His knack for learning new disciplines has seen him successfully pivot his career numerous times. We discuss his early days in post-production at Cutting Edge, directing VFX car commercials, and his transition to drone pilot, shooting cinema projects around the globe. Additionally, we break down oners, handoffs, and how to colloborate with a drone team.
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Cinematographer Meg White
Meg White spent her younger years watching horror movies with her older brother, it is there she developed her interest in photography and filmmaking. Her love of photography led her to participate in several exhibitions. One project took her on a journey across Australia, where she captured images of roadkill. We discuss her ability to juggle multiple commitments, from shooting short films while camera assisting to studying at AFI at night while working as a DP on TV dramas during the day. We also delve into her anxiety, exploring how it has become her secret weapon, as well as her recent move from Sydney to LA.
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Aerial Cinematography with Dylan Goss
Dylan Goss has been the Aerial DP for some of the biggest films of the past decade. In this episode, we delve into his contributions to Denis Villeneuve's films such as 'Sicario', 'Blade Runner 2049', and the 'Dune' saga. Additionally, we discuss aircraft, gimbals, planning aerial sequences, and the journey to becoming an aerial director of photography.