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A weekly podcast for aspiring filmmakers looking for advice from working professionals and how their stories can inspire you to grow your business and craft.

Inspire Design Create with David Lee ATDAVIDLEE

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

A weekly podcast for aspiring filmmakers looking for advice from working professionals and how their stories can inspire you to grow your business and craft.

    EPISODE 131: UNION VS NON-UNION JOBS

    EPISODE 131: UNION VS NON-UNION JOBS

    The great debate between owner/ops, free lancers and film school graduates; should you join your Local under IATSE? Whether you're camera department or G&E, heck even HMU and Wardrobe have their own union should you wish to join! What are the advantages and disadvantages of joining your local union? The last year i've met with colleagues of mine on various shoots and have catalogued their answers. These are working professionals who are Local 600 or who have been in the industry over 10 years so needless to say, they got some experience with working no both sides of the entertainment hemisphere.
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    www.atdavidlee.com | www.legendarymediahouse.com | Instagram @atdavidlee | YouTube www.youtube.com/atdavidlee 

    • 13 min
    EPISODE 130: LOWER ISO FOR NIGHT SHOOTS

    EPISODE 130: LOWER ISO FOR NIGHT SHOOTS

    With so many dual native ISO cameras out on the market it can be easy for many of us to lean into cranking up the ISO for a cleaner image. However, there's a difference between having a clean image but still a flat looking image and a clean image with depth and contrast. In this episode I talk about how I approached a recent feature film I was on by going with a lower ISO and utilizing all the lighting tricks my team could put together to still create a dynamic looking image.
    If you enjoyed this episode please rate it and let me know how i'm doing! Follow the podcast if you're loving the content and share it with your friends!
    www.atdavidlee.com | www.legendarymediahouse.com | Instagram @atdavidlee | YouTube www.youtube.com/atdavidlee 

    • 10 min
    EPISODE 129: LOW BUDGET FILMMAKING, DON’T FALL FOR IT!

    EPISODE 129: LOW BUDGET FILMMAKING, DON’T FALL FOR IT!

    So you've watched some video or listened to an interview with someone saying, "Gear Doesn't Matter" or "Just go out and make the thing" right? Now that's partially true but the one thing many people leave out of the equation is the goal you have for your project. Without the goal how do you know how to get to where you want to be or what you wish to achieve? In today's episode I want to break down the difference between low budget filmmaking with a goal behind it and the opposite where you see little no ROI.
    If you enjoyed this episode please rate it and let me know how i'm doing! Follow the podcast if you're loving the content and share it with your friends!
    www.atdavidlee.com | www.legendarymediahouse.com | Instagram @atdavidlee | YouTube www.youtube.com/atdavidlee 

    • 12 min
    EPISODE 128: THE ROI ON EQUIPMENT

    EPISODE 128: THE ROI ON EQUIPMENT

    The return on your investment for cameras, lights, lenses and everything in between is a huge factor in the growth and potential success for your business. In this episode I go over my top business assets to focus on with regards to a sustained ROI as well as what category of equipment to consider based upon your geography and the market you work in. I know, it's not a gear review or something that might inspire you but let's face it, if we can't pay the bills and protect our future we won't be in business for long and thus won't be able to live our dreams for long as well.
    If you enjoyed this episode please rate it and let me know how i'm doing! Follow the podcast if you're loving the content and share it with your friends!
    www.atdavidlee.com | www.legendarymediahouse.com | Instagram @atdavidlee | YouTube www.youtube.com/atdavidlee 

    • 16 min
    EPISODE 127: HDR WITHOUT THE HDR?!?!

    EPISODE 127: HDR WITHOUT THE HDR?!?!

    No it's click bait, but in actuality if you're working in Resolve 17 or 18 I found out that the new HDR wheels can be applied with great results to SDR content. I'm not 100% sure how it works but with new technology, algorithms and of course "AI" we now have the ability to manipulate our images even more so with regard to remapping certain parts of our dynamic range. I may start making YouTube videos again because some of the content on the podcast I feel can benefit from a video version along with also uploading the podcast first. Let me know if that's something you'd want!
    If you enjoyed this episode please rate it and let me know how i'm doing! Follow the podcast if you're loving the content and share it with your friends!
    www.atdavidlee.com | www.legendarymediahouse.com | Instagram @atdavidlee | YouTube www.youtube.com/atdavidlee 

    • 14 min
    EPISODE 126: GEAR SESSIONS - WALL SPREADERS

    EPISODE 126: GEAR SESSIONS - WALL SPREADERS

    Ever used a wall spreader? More importantly, WHY haven't you used a wall spreader? They're fantastic! Especially when you don't have any windows to light from and are looking to create your room tone from over head rather than from the ground. In this episode i'll be going over why Wall Spreaders are so handy and especially for the price they will instantly be a part of your G&E kit.
    WALL SPREADER ON AMAZON
     
    If you enjoyed this episode please rate it and let me know how i'm doing! Follow the podcast if you're loving the content and share it with your friends!
    www.atdavidlee.com | www.legendarymediahouse.com | Instagram @atdavidlee | YouTube www.youtube.com/atdavidlee 

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

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11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Dougie7707 ,

A gem!

David is a knowledgeable professional in the industry with so much to share. He keeps it reel (sorry) and doesn’t hold back. Must listen!

jordanmoore75 ,

Good stuff!

New to your podcast. Loved the interview with Mark Bone!

Jean1383 ,

Best new podcast I’ve heard in a while!

This podcast is not to be missed. A great resource. Two thumbs up!

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