The Tungsten Show Edzus & Morgan
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- 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
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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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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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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
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www.morgangoodsmith.com
www.instagram.com/mgoodsmith
Edzus Viksna
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www.edzusviksna.com
www.instagram.com/edzusviksna
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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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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.
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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
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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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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