Cinematography for Actors
We teach actors the technical side of performance through education and community-building events
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03:50 - How do we know Sean?
06:03 - An anachronism
06:30 - The bulk of Sean's work: commercial vs narrative
08:00 - Sean's journey into filmmaking
09:00 - An Ode to Spy Hop Productions
14:50 - Mentorship in the film industry
20:00 - How Sean borrowed gear using his network for footage that got him into AFI
20:58 - AFI years
23:48 - Talking about actors
24:15 - David Cross and commitment to the story in The Dark Divide
26:41 - Inde and Sean's names
28:08 - How an actor's experience can benefit visual style
33:20 - Technical requirements of commercial performance
39:28 - How to ask for visual / technical insight
41:55 - Creative elements commercial work is lacking
43:08 - Is there specific commercial training?
45:05 - Different expectations of DPs in different markets
48:15 - Why DPs want to shoot narrative
49:24 - Some of Sean's favorite resources
51:42 - What is the most helpful / collaborative thing an actor can do for a DP?
52:50 - Sean Sings us out
NEW CINEMATOGRAPHERS By Alex Ballinger
https://www.amazon.com/New-Cinematographers-Alex-Ballinger/dp/1856693341
REFLECTIONS: Twenty-One Cinematographers at Work By Benjamin Bergery
https://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Twenty-One-Cinematographers-At-Work/dp/0935578161
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Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.
