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Conversations with industry professionals, exploring the colourful world of film and TV lighting. Hosted by Edzus Viksna and Morgan Goodsmith, two young London-based lighting technicians working in and around the UK. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tungstenshow/support

The Tungsten Show Edzus & Morgan

    • TV & Film

Conversations with industry professionals, exploring the colourful world of film and TV lighting. Hosted by Edzus Viksna and Morgan Goodsmith, two young London-based lighting technicians working in and around the UK. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tungstenshow/support

    E7 - When do you call your self a DOP? with Rick Joaquim, SASC

    E7 - When do you call your self a DOP? with Rick Joaquim, SASC

    In this episode, Morgan Goodsmith and Edzus Viksna talk with the South African DOP Rick Joaquim, SASC. They discuss how social media is impacting on the industry along with bringing up the topic of budget based decisions on set, and how sometimes this is a key, finally some tips and tricks about the tool bag, as always.

    We ask Rick what his craziest day on set was… Yes, it involves unwelcome lions!

    Our Guest: Rick Joaquim, SASC https://www.rickjoaquim.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rickjoaquim/

    You can find some of their work below in our resource sheet.

    The resource we mention on the podcast (in alphabetical order):  Cadrage Director's Viewfinder - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cadrage-directors-viewfinder/id793232740 LiteGear Live - The Mandalorian - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmceLmJiH_g The American Society of Cinematographers - https://theasc.com/https://theasc.com/ The Better Cinematographer Podcast - https://www.carterhewlett.com/podcast African Society Of Cinematographers - https://sasc.co.za/ The British Society of Cinematographers - https://bscine.com/ The South African Society Of Cinematographers - https://sasc.co.za/


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    • 59 min
    E6 - It is okay to make mistakes, getting back on set after COVID-19 with Jeffrey Celis and Alejandro Restrepo Celis

    E6 - It is okay to make mistakes, getting back on set after COVID-19 with Jeffrey Celis and Alejandro Restrepo Celis

    In this episode, Morgan Goodsmith and Edzus Viksna meet up some sparks they know from times when everyone was just starting in the industry. They have a good chat about memories they share, experiences and mistakes they made, and there is no chance to skip topic about COVID-19 and how it will be to come back to work. Some tips and tricks about toolbag, as always.

    Our Guests: Alejandro Restrepo Celis - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6711239/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0Jeffrey Celis - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5643033/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0You can find some of their work below in our resource sheet.

    The resource we mention on the podcast (in alphabetical order):


    Behind Her Eyes - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9698442/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

    Blue Story - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9285882/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    Bulletproof - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8038720/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7

    Dracula - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9139220/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    Endeavour - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2701582/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

    Killing Eve - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7016936/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    NFTS - https://nfts.co.uk/

    Sempre - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9257306/?ref_=nm_flmg_cam_3

    The Crown - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4786824/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    The Prince's Trust - https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/

    The Third Day - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10482370/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1



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    • 56 min
    E5 - COVID-19, situation in the UK & USA, tips and tricks to survive these crises.

    E5 - COVID-19, situation in the UK & USA, tips and tricks to survive these crises.

    Episode 5 of The Tungsten Show, starting the discussion about how COVID-19 has impacted freelances as the death toll in the UK reaches 435. We talk about what you should be doing in this pandemic along with import information for the struggling freelancer. Morgan and Edzus keep there distance as Morgan is stuck in the United States after travelling abroad two days before the travel ban.

    The resource we mention on the podcast (in alphabetical order):


    Bectu Covid-19 advice - https://bectu.org.uk/article/covid-19-advice-for-freelancers-working-in-film-and-tv/
    Bectu - https://bectu.org.uk/topic/covid-19-coronavirus/
    Coronavirus bill - https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/58-01/0122/amend/coronavirus_daily_cwh_0320rev.pdf
    Donna Taberer's twitter - https://twitter.com/DonnaTaberer
    Electrical online training - https://www.tradeskills4u.co.uk/ and https://www.ableskills.co.uk/
    Emergency relief for the film industry - https://www.facebook.com/thecallsheet.co.uk/posts/10158117024289084
    House of Lords' twitter - https://twitter.com/UKHouseofLords
    $100 Million Fund - https://www.indiewire.com/2020/03/netflix-help-film-tv-industry-coronavirus-1202219385/
    Martin Lewis - https://www.facebook.com/mrmartinlewis
    Martin S Lewis' twitter - https://twitter.com/MartinSLewis
    Money-saving experts - https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
    The Call Sheet - http://www.thecallsheet.co.uk/news/10-resources-freelance-crew-concerned-about-impact-covid-19
    Understanding universal credit - https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/new-to-universal-credit/how-much-youll-get/#what-makes-up-your-payment
    Universal credit - https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/coronavirus/
    Webinar mentioned - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/186OiGQp2kl41zbXxap56lzTgWwUEUDJ7?usp=sharing
    Young Bectu Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/bectuyoungmembers/photos/rpp.274980219233901/2840376542694243/?type=3&theater 

    Morgan Goodsmith
    www.imdb.com/name/nm9298754/
    www.morgangoodsmith.com
    www.instagram.com/mgoodsmith

    Edzus Viksna
    www.imdb.com/name/nm9815593/
    www.edzusviksna.com
    www.instagram.com/edzusviksna


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    • 45 min
    E4 - Lighting technician Axel Morin moving from kitroom to freelance lifestyle

    E4 - Lighting technician Axel Morin moving from kitroom to freelance lifestyle

    Episode 4 of The Tungsten Show introduces with our special guest Axel Morin. Axel is a French lighting technician working and living in the UK for the past six years. He recently moved to freelance after working for Pixipixel rental company for three years as an operations manager. Quite recently, he has decided to quit full-time employment and shift into this freelance lifestyle. Axel shares his experience and thoughts about this change.

    We discuss the importance of working for kit rooms, how to get in the film industry as a lighting technician, how it is to be a successful freelancer. Axel shares his wisdom and the secret tools he uses on set.

    The resource we mention on the podcast (in alphabetical order):


    ASC Store - https://store.ascmag.com/category-s/258.htm
    Edzus' short film All In The Name Of Inspiration - www.instagram.com/p/B8_iCbNBCFf/
    Pixipixel - www.pixipixel.com
    Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution by Harry C. Box - https://g.co/kgs/5dmCsF
    Setwear gear for film industry professionals - wwww.setwear.com

    Axel Morin
    www.imdb.com/name/nm4423568/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
    www.instagram.com/axel__ldn/

    Morgan Goodsmith
    www.imdb.com/name/nm9298754/
    www.morgangoodsmith.com
    www.instagram.com/mgoodsmith

    Edzus Viksna
    www.imdb.com/name/nm9815593/
    www.edzusviksna.com
    www.instagram.com/edzusviksna


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    • 47 min
    E3 - Gaffer Nathan Ford talks about photography, film and Kino Flo new lights

    E3 - Gaffer Nathan Ford talks about photography, film and Kino Flo new lights

    Episode 3 of The Tungsten Show is a conversation with hosts Edzus Viksna and Morgan Goodsmith with our first special guest Nathan Ford. They talk about how Nathan got in the industry and how lighting stretches further than cinema. Nathen reveals his favourite tool along with once again advice on getting into the industry.  Edzus touches on working with Ian Murray and his experience. We talk about Kino Flo and our impressions of the new Freestyles. 

    Follow us on Instagram and Spotify! You can get in touch with us by sending an audio message on Anchor or text on Instagram. Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions you would like to see in our podcast. 

    Morgan Goodsmith
    www.imdb.com/name/nm9298754/
    www.morgangoodsmith.com
    www.instagram.com/mgoodsmith 

    Edzus Viksna
    www.imdb.com/name/nm9815593/
    www.edzusviksna.com
    www.instagram.com/edzusviksna 

    Companies and people we mentioned (alphabetical order): 

    Bectu public liability insurance:  https://bectu.org.uk/article/whats-in-bectus-public-liability-and-personal-accident-insurance-plan/
    Daniel Lillie: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5296236/
    Domizia Salusest: https://www.domiziasalusest.com/
    Fully Focused: https://www.fullyfocusedproductions.com
    Gianluca Fontana photography: https://www.instagram.com/gnlfontana/?hl=en
    IPAF: https://www.ipaf.org/en-gb/ipaf-training
    Lottie Davies: https://lottiedavies.com
    PF events: http://pfevents.com
    Pholex: http://www.pholexeventpower.com
    Reflectric: www.reflectric.net
    Robert Harper photographer: https://www.robertharper.co.uk/
    SHL Lighting: https://www.shlfilmlighting.co.uk


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    • 49 min
    E2 - Introduction part 2: Freebies and spark employment at kit-room

    E2 - Introduction part 2: Freebies and spark employment at kit-room

    Episode 2 of The Tungsten Show is a conversation with hosts Edzus Viksna and Morgan Goodsmith where Morgan introduces himself a little bit more and conversation shifts into pros and cons of working for free and working for kit-rooms as lighting technicians in London. They mention Reflectic a bit more as Morgan has had broad experience working with them in recent past.

    Reflectric: www.reflectric.net

    ITV TV series Endeavour: www.itv.com/hub/endeavour/2a1229

    Pixipixel: https://pixipixel.com/

    Morgan's corporate work company Sky High Films UK: https://www.skyhighfilmsuk.com/

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    Morgan Goodsmith
    www.imdb.com/name/nm9298754/
    www.morgangoodsmith.com
    www.instagram.com/mgoodsmith

    Edzus Viksna
    www.imdb.com/name/nm9815593/
    www.edzusviksna.com
    www.instagram.com/edzusviksna


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    • 23 min

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