Spokes - The red Bicycle Media Podcast

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“Spokes” is the official red Bicycle Media podcast made for filmmakers by filmmakers. Join the rBM crew, as they talk with some of the industry’s most brilliant minds about past and upcoming projects, business trends, and life on- and off-set. Hosted by rBM founder James Pizarro.

  1. 03/29/2021

    Episode #031 - Ryan Girard: Adapting To A New Locale

    Episode Link Preview Moving is hard. It’s even harder if you are in the film business, where new connections are to be made in a possibly unfamiliar area. We talk with someone who recently moved from Cleveland to Austin. Ryan Girard is a director and editor, who has worked on projects for companies like the Cleveland Cavaliers and Vitamix. He talks with us today about making connections when moving to a new place, adapting to the new location, and dealing with one of the worst snowstorms in Texas history, among others. Talking Points -How the Austin film scene compares to Cleveland and how Ryan found connections during his time there -How he adapted from the Midwest to the heart of Texas -Making the shift from directing to editing during the Pandemic -Staying creative during the Pandemic -The value of having on-set editors -Ryan’s interest in filming cars -Promoting your work through reels -How his interest in music connects with his filmmaking skills Social Media IG: ryanfgirard Link: ryanfgirard.com

    1 hr

  2. 03/10/2021

    Episode #030 - The Session: Aftermath

    Episode Link The Session Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=araUb4AJzFM&t=53s The Session: Behind the Scenes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtOSva8OE_miCWePwMPjZmm05u3WbNRND Preview With over 45,000 views on YouTube and being accepted into a couple of film festivals, we figured that it would be a great time to debrief filming “The Session.” Thanks to a worldwide pandemic, we were unable to walk down the red carpet at the Cleveland International Film Festival and watch it on the big screen. However, we are able to share it worldwide through streaming festivals and YouTube. In this episode, we bring back directors Chris Webb and Conrad “Abel” Miles to talk about filming “The Session,” as well as reminiscing about what happened on-set. After the show is over, watch our Behind The Scenes mini-series to go even further in-depth of our production. Talking Points -The feedback we got from the film, as well as what we’re doing next to further expand on the story -What’s next for our directors -Staying creative in a very competitive industry -Favorite memories on-set -What was left on the cutting room floor? -What additional footage will be released? Social Media Chris: Website -IG: chriswebbspeaks -Facebook: Chris Webb -Twitter: @chriswebbspeaks Conrad -IG: imxabel -Facebook: Conrad Abel Miles -YouTube: AbelMediaStudios The Session -Facebook: The Session -IG: thesessioncle

    43 min

  3. 12/15/2020

    Episode #029 - Patrick O'Sullivan: The Wandering DP

    Episode Link Preview One of our favorite podcasts to listen to (besides ours, of course) is the Wandering DP Podcast, hosted by cinematographer Patrick O’Sullivan. In this episode, it was an honor having Patrick on our show to talk about filmmaking and cinematography. We also go into the making of his podcast, as well as talking about his new online course about commercial cinematography. Recently, Patrick was the director of photography for the Australian romantic drama film, I Met a Girl, and we talk about his experience filming that. After the show is over, check out some Wandering DP episodes using the links below. Talking Points -Going from an aspiring rugby player to a cinematographer -Growing pains of his cinematography career -Learning how to work with others on your crew, as well as developing a system on-set -Patrick’s biggest “aha” moment -The cinematographer-director connection on-set -Patrick’s experience working on the Australian film, “I Met a Girl,” and what he learned from working on the film (including long-term effects) -Deciding what you want out of your filming career -Behind the scenes of the Wandering DP Podcast -Filmmaking in a world where anyone can do it -Patrick’s new online course about commercial cinematography Social Media IG: wanderingdp Podcast Link: wanderingdp.com Link: patrickosullivandp.com Commercial Cinematography: The Foundation

    1h 7m

  4. 10/27/2020

    Episode #028 - Ray Rushing: Evolving Behind The Camera

    Episode Page Preview Many directors and DPs start off as production assistants in the film industry. Today’s guest learned to become a DP on the job. Starting off as a history major with a photography position at Quicken Loans, Ray Rushing went through the motions to become a freelance cinematographer. In this episode, he shares his evolution as a DP, as well as developing a leadership aspect to the job. Talking Points -Ray’s transition from history major to cinematographer -His learning curve going from filming for Quicken Loans to going freelance -“Morphing” your cinematic style to the project and the optimal project to doing so -The team aspect of filmmaking and adjusting to the number of crew members per project -Going through projects during COVID -Evolving as a DP and learning why lighting matters -What he brings on-set -How having a good reel doesn’t necessarily translate to jobs -Marketing Yourself -Hobbies outside filmmaking Social Media -IG: rayrushing -Twitter: @rayrushing -Link: rayrushing.tv

    56 min

  5. 09/22/2020

    Episode #027 - Nicholas Weiss: Commercial Cinematography and the Future of It

    Episode Link Preview How has working on-set changed during the pandemic? That’s just one of the questions we answer this week. We talk with Cleveland-based cinematographer Nicholas Weiss about that, as well as the change of messages commercials want to convey and how it affects DPs. We also go into what smaller film cities, like Cleveland, can do to thrive in the industry, as well as what the future of filming commercials can look like in 2021. Talking Points -COVID Mindset of commercials/marketing -Inspiration during quarantine -The flexibility of sets during the pandemic -Working with small crews -Optimizing relationships with others on-set (i.e. Director, Gaffer, etc.) -Establishing community outside of bigger markets like NY, LA, Chicago, Atlanta, etc. -Why we need more people to do one job rather than do multiple jobs on crew -Outlook for 2021 -Self-improvement -Trusting your crew -Formula for success -Technical aspects Monitoring color on-set The importance of efficiency on-set -Pros and cons of having an agent as a DP Social Media IG: nicholasweissdp Link: nicholasweissdp.com Also On This Episode The Session: 2020 DC Shorts International Film Festival

    52 min

  6. 09/14/2020

    Episode #026 - Adrian Peng Correia: The Humbling Journey of a Cinematographer

    Episode Link The Session: 2020 DC Shorts International Film Festival Preview Today’s guest has a résumé that includes being behind the camera for shows like GLOW, Ramy, and Love Life. However, it’s his humble beginnings in the industry, as well as his drive to tell the best stories, which have led him to where he is today. In this episode, we talk with cinematographer Adrian Peng Correia about how his career in the business, what he’s learned through it, and one of the toughest times on-set emotionally. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. Talking Points -Adrian working on his first million-dollar feature and the emotional first night he endured -The moment when he knew he made it in filmmaking -Humility and why everyone should be a PA at least once in their career -Finding crew you want to work with -How a dinner conversation and strong relationships led to DP-ing a major Netflix series -Skill development and acquiring talents -Getting to the “next level” and staying competitive -Director/DP Relationship -Working with no more than a two-camera setup -Differences of looks between shows he’s worked on -Future projects -Technical DP info Social Media IG: adrianpengcorreia Link: adrianpengcorreia.com IMDb: Adrian Peng Correia

    1h 2m

  7. 09/08/2020

    Episode #025 - Caleb Crossen: A DP-To-DP Conversation

    Episode Link Preview Caleb Crossen is a Cleveland-based freelance cinematographer. He has been behind the camera for numerous clients, including Reebok, Progressive Insurance, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In this episode, he joins James for a conversation between fellow DPs. They talk about things like the importance of lens choice, interactions with directors and producers, and movies that drove them to work in film. Talking Points -Caleb’s start in the industry -Gathering a vision from experience -The importance of lens choice -Interactions with the director and producer -Process for monitoring exposure -Staying consistent in getting a good frame -Standing out as a DP -Measuring up to the “National” standard -The movies that shaped both Caleb and James’ interest in film -Process of breaking down frames from other films/projects Social Media IG: calebcrossendp Link: calebcrossen.com

    1h 1m

  8. 08/31/2020

    Episode #024 - Nick Cavalier: The Docu-Driven Director

    Episode Link Preview If you would have asked today’s guest if he would be behind the camera and directing very impactful films years ago, he would have laughed. Specializing in documentaries and focusing on the heroes that are the subjects of them, Nick Cavalier’s career has led him to film festivals like Cleveland and SXSW, numerous awards, and even a Vimeo Staff Pick. Today, he talks about his progress, inspirations, and challenges he has endured getting to where he is. We conclude Director’s Month 2020 with Nick Cavalier. Talking Points -How he turned to art as an escape and how that led to filmmaking -Finding yourself through filmmaking -His journey from struggling during the Recession to success in LA -Filming commercial compared to narrative -Why documentaries are seen as the “ugly redheaded stepchild” of film -The type of director Nick is (crew-centered or talent-centered) -Filming with smaller crews compared to bigger ones -Where Nick derives inspiration -Executing ideas -His views on spec work -What the next few months hold for filmmakers -How Nick has been handling the COVID-19 Crisis -What stories he likes telling the most Social Media Facebook: Nick Cavalier - Director IG: nickcavalier Twitter: @nickcavalier Link: nickcavalier.com IMDb: Nick Cavalier

    46 min
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“Spokes” is the official red Bicycle Media podcast made for filmmakers by filmmakers. Join the rBM crew, as they talk with some of the industry’s most brilliant minds about past and upcoming projects, business trends, and life on- and off-set. Hosted by rBM founder James Pizarro.

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