The Tungsten Show

Edzus & Morgan

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.

Episodes

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

    08/18/2020

    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/

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

    05/08/2020

    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

    57 min

  3. 03/25/2020

    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

    46 min

  4. 03/24/2020

    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

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

    03/13/2020

    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

    50 min
  6. E2 - Introduction part 2: Freebies and spark employment at kit-room

    02/29/2020

    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/ Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! 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

    23 min
  7. E1 - Introduction: Stories of past, HBO's Chernobyl and the future

    02/23/2020

    E1 - Introduction: Stories of past, HBO's Chernobyl and the future

    Episode 1 of The Tungsten Show introduces hosts Morgan Goodsmith and Edzus Viksna. They explain how both of them got into the film industry, how circumstances lead Edzus to work on the recent HBO series Chernobyl and how The Tungsten  show came into fruition!  HBO’s Chernobyl: www.imdb.com/title/tt7366338/ Jules Hussey: www.imdb.com/name/nm0404038/ Ian Murray: www.imurray.com Reflectric: www.reflectric.net 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

    35 min

  8. Trailer

    Intro: Tungsten Show with Edzus Viksna & Morgan Goodsmith

    Introduction episode that explains what this podcast is about. The Tungsten Show is aimed for the film industry professionals who want to learn more about the lighting department. This show is hosted by two young lighting technicians Morgan and Edzus who are working in the UK Film and TV industry since 2018. Just finishing university and already having experience working as sparks, gaffers and cinematographers on a wide range of projects Morgan and Edzus will have questions to ask and tackle that will be helpful for those who are starting their career and for those who just want to learn more about lighting side of the Film industry in the UK. This show is sponsored by London South Bank University. We are grateful for having access to studio facilities to make the podcast alive. Hopefully, we will be able to continue our partnership for future episodes. You can listen to our episodes on most popular podcast applications like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, also watch us on YouTube. Music: Hip Hop Rap Instrumental (Crying Over You) by christophermorrow https://soundcloud.com/chris-morrow-3 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2AHA5G9 Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/hiYs5z4xdBU

    1 min

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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.

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  • Creator
    Edzus & Morgan
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
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