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Tales From The CrewEpisode 18 - Is Dolly Grip part of the Camera or G&E Team? Find out with Dolly Grip RJ SarazaIt's not often you'll find RJ Saraza on set without a smile! He's an upbeat and positive person that not only loves what he does but is one of the best in the business. A master of his craft and a leader on set. Join us as we talk about the ins and outs of Dolly Gripping, the pathway to figuring out shots and executing on them, and the techniques involved. If you are looking to improve your set-ups this one is not to miss!
Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Gnarled Situation" by Kevin MacLe...2020-08-041h 36Tales From The CrewEpisode 17 - Filming during a Pandemic with ViacomCBS - BET Production Exec Jeff WilliamsJeff Williams is not only a skilled and talented Production Executive but is also a veteran, a leader, and one of the greatest people I know. Join us as we discuss his experience in the unscripted world and learn about some of the amazing steps that ViacomCBS has taken during the Covid-19 Era.
Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Gnarled Situation" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)
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2020-07-2343 minTales From The CrewEpisode 16 -The Challenges of a Production Manager on Set - Nathaniel DueberNathaniel Dueber, a leading Production Manager in Los Angeles has worked on a variety of projects stemming from low budget indie films to high-end clients such as NBC, Snapchat, and Capitol Records. Listen in as we discuss his day to day challenges and his approach to each project.
If you're interested in being a Production Manager and learning how to manage a production, then this podcast is for you!
Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Gnarled Situation" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)
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...2020-04-291h 06Tales From The CrewEpisode 15 - Making The Day in Unscripted TV with 1st Assistant Director Jenna Verchota1st Assistant Director Jenna Verchota is an expert in mapping out the best options to move forward on a daily production schedule for both scripted and unscripted projects. With a background in screenwriting from Chapman University and years of onset experience, she's cultivated a uniquely creative and technical approach to not only 'making the day' but getting the job done. In this podcast, we discuss the challenges she faces onset day in and day out. If you're interested in being a 1st Assistant Director and learning how to run a set, either scripted or unscripted, then this podcast is for y...2020-04-201h 30Tales From The CrewEpisode 14 - From "The Shape of Water" to "The Human Centipede III" - A discussion with Special Effects Makeup Artist - Kenneth CalhounKnown as Super Ken, Special Effects Makeup Artist Kenneth Calhoun is a true gift to filmmaking. Inspired early on by Makeup Artist Steve Johnson (The Abyss), Stan Winston (Jurassic Park) and Tom Savini (Friday The 13th), Ken started by testing out makeup at 14 on his now Fiancé and since then has built quite a career. At Legacy effects, he’s worked on a number of incredible projects such as “The Shape of Water” and “Jurassic World.” On the Indy side, he’s worked on gems such as “The Human Centipede III (Final Sequence).” In this podcast, we discuss the unique challenges he fa...2020-04-081h 15Tales From The CrewEpisode 13 - Meet Composer Alan Lazar (Netflix Original Movie Holiday In The Wild)Composer Alan Lazar recently completed his second Netflix Original movie Holiday In The Wild, starring Kristin Davis and Rob Lowe, directed by Ernie Barbarash. Previously he scored Netflix Original movie The Most Hated Woman In America, starring Academy Award winner Melissa Leo, directed by Tommy O'Haver.
Alan has scored more than 50 films and TV shows, including Sex and the City and An American Crime, starring Ellen Page and for which Catherine Keener received an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination. He is well known for his catchy, toe-tapping scores for the Real Housewives franchise, for which he h...2020-04-0247 minTales From The CrewEpisode 12 - The Making of "Spider-man: Into The Spider-verse" with VFX Supervisor Michael LaskerMichael Lasker is without question one of the top Hollywood VFX Supervisors working in animation today and we couldn't be more excited to have him on the podcast. Listen in as we discuss his career, highlighting films that he’s worked on including Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse and many more!
Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Gnarled Situation" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)
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2019-11-191h 01Tales From The CrewEpisode 11 - No Time For Error - with Production Sound Mixer Cody PetersonIf you're interested in learning about production sound mixing or would like to learn some tips and tricks to improve sound recording and mixing on set then this episode is for you! Join us as we learn from Cody Peterson (The Thinning, Internet Famous) how he prepares for each project, and the challenges he’s faced with during production.
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Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Gnarled Situation" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (ht...2019-11-061h 01Tales From The CrewEpisode 10 - Going Viral - VFX Supervisor Chris ClementsChris Clements is a force in VFX. Getting his start on YouTube and later launching the popular YouTube channel FXitinPost that recently released the epic fan film Star Wars SC 38 Reimagined #SC38Reimagined.
I met Chris through Ryan Sturz, a stunt coordinator that we've had on the show before. Aside from FXitinPost, Chris has done Stunt Pre-vis on mega projects such as Doom Patrol, Daredevil, The Punisher, and Deadpool. In addition to those projects, I've been fortunate to work with Chris, as a VFX Supervisor on some projects that I've produced (The Thinning, The Thinning New World...2019-10-251h 10
Tales From The CrewEpisode 9 - A Story For All Platforms - with Musician and Filmmaker Bob WayneOne day driving on the 405 Freeway I heard the song MACK on a country station. It was such a brilliant story it had to be a movie. So on a whim, I messaged Bob and turns out he had a screenplay for the song and was ready to go! I guess if you're a storyteller it doesn't matter the format, and Bob Wayne is one of the best. Join us as we discuss our collaboration and hear more about Bob's story coming up in the music business.
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"Gnarled Situation" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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Tales From The CrewEpisode 8 - Going back to Analogue with 1st AC Riley KeetonIn this new episode, we feature Riley Keeton, a local 600 First Assistant Camera. This position is INCREDIBLY crucial to production. Not only is it keeping the camera in focus, but working with each department to make sure what goes in the frame of each shot is planned out and well communicated. Riley's approach to his craft is astounding in the fact he's working to not be so reliant on technology, which is especially good if something breaks! He's an advocate of shooting in film and to be honest provides a great argument. Join us as we really dive into what...2019-08-031h 06
Tales From The CrewEpisode 7 - A Conversation with Filmmaker Tom McLoughlin (Friday the 13th Part VI, Jason Lives)Tom McLoughlin is an award-winning filmmaker who wrote and directed Friday the 13th Part VI, Jason Lives. A film considered the critical and fan favorite of the series for blending dark humor with horror. Aside from this credit he's also worked in Television, is currently in a rock band, and lectures at Chapman University.
It was a fascinating conversation to walk through all the different projects that he's worked, the experiences he's gained, and the lessons he shares with his students. It's interesting to see that aside from technology the same core tenants of filmmaking that existed then still exist...2019-07-201h 17
Tales From The CrewEpisode 6 - A family of Filmmakers with Director/DP Oliver YoungAfter graduating from Chapman University Film School several years ago Oliver Young deep dived into the film scene. Initially as a Key Grip and then to working as a Director of Photography and now as a Film Director.
Oliver comes from a lineage of filmmakers; his father actually met his mother on a horror film set that he directed and his mother acted in. In this episode, we discuss highlights from his upbringing such as epic family dinners with Ray Bradbury and Ray Harryhausen.
I've been working with Oliver several years ago and he's one of the most talented and...2019-07-201h 03
Tales From The CrewEpisode 5 - Designing the set of "Real Bros of Simi Valley" with Production Designer Sage GriffinSage is a leading Production Designer in Los Angeles. We've worked together on several amazing projects from Season 1 of REAL BROS OF SIMI VALLEY to the CryptTV - Netflix Horror Anthology DON'T WATCH THIS and most recently the indie film FUNNY STORY. No matter the project Sage brings with her a top-notch team, and an incredible ability to find a way to make even the most challenging budgets possible, and incredible design talent. Tune in as we learn about her process from receiving the script, meeting with the director, and then executing an overall plan and the miracles that happened...2019-06-2959 min
Tales From The CrewEpisode 4 - The love of Genre Filmmaking with Director Steven SheaSteven and I both came from the same hometown of New Iberia, LA and re-connected working on several CryptTV Projects together. Not only is Steven a talented filmmaker, but he's also a skilled Still Photographer, owner of Abyssmal Entertainment, and a talented comic book writer who will be at Comic-Con later this year.
Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Gnarled Situation" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)
Coyote Studios, LLC 2019
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Tales From The CrewEpisode 3 - Are Actors Crew? with Actor Adam Busch (Altered Carbon)Join us as we podcast with Adam Busch, who can currently be seen on ALTERED CARBON, open up about life as an actor on set. Throughout the conversation, we came up with a few great ideas to make a set more inclusive, strengthen collaboration, and how to make amazing projects even more amazing! Enjoy!
Michael
Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Gnarled Situation" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)
Coyote Studios, LLC 2019
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Tales From The CrewEpisode 2 - Innovative Filmmaking with Writer/Director - Michael Gallagher (Funny Story, The Thinning)Michael Gallagher aka Totally Sketch needs little introduction on YouTube. Creator of Totally Sketch, co-founder of Maker Studios and Writer/Producer/Director of the new film FUNNY STORY. We sit down to discuss his approach to Studio Filmmaking vs Indie Filmmaking, and hear first-hand amazing anecdotes along the way!
I met Michael almost ten years ago and we have made five films together. Our latest film FUNNY STORY comes out today. It was such an honor to make this film with my Film Family it's pure, fun, honest, and some of the best work we've ever done. You can check...2019-05-301h 12
Tales From The CrewEpisode 1- Day in the live of a Stunt Performer with Stunt Coordinator Ryan Sturz (Captain Marvel)Ryan Sturz is a leading Stunt Coordinator and Performer. In the podcast, we discuss his career working on massive films such as Captain Marvel to small indie films such as Funny Story. I started working with Ryan on Joey Graceffa's STORYTELLERS several years ago and most recently on The Thinning: New World Order. He's easily one of the best Stunt Coordinators in the business Enjoy the show! Michael Stay tuned for next Friday with Film Director, Michael J. Gallagher Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Gnarled Situation" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses...2019-05-3052 min