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Kingdom of Dreams PodcastEP 18 - 'Monster House' Cinematography with DP Xavier GrobetTell us what you though of the episode🎬 **Monster House: Behind the Motion Capture Magic!**Get ready to dive into the world of "Monster House" with our latest episode of Kingdom of Dreams, a podcast about cinema and the art of storytelling! 🎥 Join us as we chat with renowned cinematographer Xavier Perez Grobet, whose innovative work on "Monster House" brought the motion capture magic to life.In this in-depth interview, Xavier shares his journey from a young boy fascinated by cameras to becoming a key figure in the film industry. He discusses his early...2024-01-2352 min

The No Film School Podcast‘White Lotus’ DP Explains the Difference Between Shooting Film & TVXavier Grobet is a cinematographer for movies and television shows. He is known for his work on films such as Focus and Nacho Libre and tv shows like The Watchmen and WeCrashed. Xavier is also the cinematographer for the Emmy-award-winning show, The White Lotus, which is available for streaming on HBO Max.In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and cinematographer Xavier Grobet discuss: Growing up surrounded by photography Different opportunities Xavier had when attending film school in Mexico City Starting his film career as a camera assistant Meeting director-producer Mike Whi...2023-06-0949 min

Go Creative ShowThe White Lotus Season 2 Cinematography (with Xavier Grobet ASC AMC)THE WHITE LOTUS season 2 director of photography Xavier Grobet, ASC, AMC joins us to discuss the pro’s and con’s of filming in a real hotel in Sicily, creating realistic sex scenes, shooting day for night, and more. Xavier tells Go Creative Show host Ben Consoli all about his camera and lens choices and how he paid homage to Monica Vitti’s classic Italian films. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Paying homage to italian films (01:20) Challenges of filming in a real hotel (04:08) Visually approaching season 2 (09:17) Lighting and lensing for filming...2023-01-0447 min

The Cinematography PodcastChecco Varese, ASC on THEM and working in the horror genreThe Cinematography Podcast Episode 136: Checco Varese Our returning guest Checco Varese, ASC talks to The Cinepod about his latest work on the Amazon Prime show, THEM. As a trained architect, Checco finds some of the same techniques are useful in cinematography, such as understanding the use of space, flow, color, art and construction. Having spatial awareness as a cinematographer helps in understanding physically where the camera can go to allow it enough room during set design. THEM is a period piece about a Black family that moves to an all-white neighborhood in 1950's Southern California, and the terror they experience...2021-08-1854 min

The Cinematography PodcastChecco Varese, ASC on THEM and working in the horror genreOur returning guest Checco Varese, ASC talks to The Cinepod about his latest work on the Amazon Prime show, THEM. As a trained architect, Checco finds some of the same techniques are useful in cinematography, such as understanding the use of space, flow, color, art and construction. Having spatial awareness as a cinematographer helps in understanding physically where the camera can go to allow it enough room during set design. THEM is a period piece about a Black family that moves to an all-white neighborhood in 1950's Southern California, and the terror they experience at the hands of their neighbors...2021-08-1854 min

Cinematography Podcast - Cam NoirChecco Varese, ASC on THEM and working in the horror genreOur returning guest Checco Varese, ASC talks to The Cinepod about his latest work on the Amazon Prime show, THEM. As a trained architect, Checco finds some of the same techniques are useful in cinematography, such as understanding the use of space, flow, color, art and construction. Having spatial awareness as a cinematographer helps in understanding physically where the camera can go to allow it enough room during set design. THEM is a period piece about a Black family that moves to an all-white neighborhood in 1950's Southern California, and the terror they experience at the hands...2021-08-1854 min

Cinematography Podcast - Cam NoirWar Stories Vol. 6: Tales from the Set featuring Jim Frohna, Bruce Van Dusen, Randy Thom, Adam Somner, Paul Cameron, Xavier Grobet, Eric Branco, Tommy Maddox-Upshaw, Maryse Alberti, John Benam, Roberto Schaefer and Ben RockSpecial: The Cinematography Podcast- War Stories Vol. 6 In our sixth War Stories Special, we feature twelve guest's harrowing, hilarious, heartbreaking or heartwarming stories they had while on set, or a formative career experience that led them to the film industry. Find full interviews with each of our featured guests in our archives! Cinematographer Jim Frohna was thrown into the DP position at the last minute on a commercial; director Bruce Van Dusen on getting his first big Crazy Eddie commercial; sound designer Randy Thom on gathering sound in the field for The Right...2021-05-2753 min

The Cinematography PodcastWar Stories Vol. 6: Tales from the Set featuring Jim Frohna, Bruce Van Dusen, Randy Thom, Adam Somner, Paul Cameron, Xavier Grobet, Eric Branco, Tommy Maddox-Upshaw, Maryse Alberti, John Benam, Roberto Schaefer and Ben RockSpecial: The Cinematography Podcast- War Stories Vol. 6 In our sixth War Stories Special, we feature twelve guest's harrowing, hilarious, heartbreaking or heartwarming stories they had while on set, or a formative career experience that led them to the film industry. Find full interviews with each of our featured guests in our archives! Cinematographer Jim Frohna was thrown into the DP position at the last minute on a commercial; director Bruce Van Dusen on getting his first big Crazy Eddie commercial; sound designer Randy Thom on gathering sound in the field for The Right Stuff; 1st AD Adam Somner's story about...2021-05-2753 min

Go Creative ShowAmazon’s Them Cinematography (with Checco Varese ASC)Horror cinematographer mastermind Checco Varese ASC teaches us how he filmed trauma and fear for Amazon Studios' THEM. Checco explains his approach to the series' gorgeous cinematography and his philosophy as a filmmaker. Checco and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss ways to invoke anxiety and terror through cinematography, tips for new cinematographers, using virtual filmmaking to film a creature attack on a 1950s bus, the Jordan Peele US controversy and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Invoking fear and terror through THEM’s visual approach (03:30) Horror fi...2021-04-1546 min

The Screen ShowFantastical and symbolic realitiesWe speak to Xavier Grobet, Emmy nominated cinematographer on HBO's superhero series Watchmen, and guest critics discuss revenge drama Hyenas and the ambitious Russian DAU project, both standout offerings at Melbourne International Film Festival's online event.2020-08-0654 min

Cinematography Podcast - Cam NoirXavier Grobet, ASC on HBO’s Watchmen, going to film school with Mexican filmmakers Rodrigo Prieto and Alfonso Cuarón, early experience on films Total Recall, Revenge, Before Night FallsThe Cinematography Podcast Episode 80: Xavier Grobet Mexican-born DP Xavier Grobet grew up surrounded by visual images. His mother was a professional photographer, and from an early age, Xavier made his own Super 8 movies every summer with his cousins and family members. He started out going to architecture school, but soon decided his passion was film. Xavier's generation of fellow Mexican filmmakers, “Chivo” Emmanuel Lubezki, Rodrigo Prieto, and Alfonso Cuarón were also attending film school at one of the two main colleges in Mexico City. One of Xavier's early experiences was operating the third camera on a Frenc...2020-06-251h 11

The Cinematography PodcastXavier Grobet, ASC on HBO’s Watchmen, going to film school with Mexican filmmakers Rodrigo Prieto and Alfonso Cuarón, early experience on films Total Recall, Revenge, Before Night FallsThe Cinematography Podcast Episode 80: Xavier Grobet Mexican-born DP Xavier Grobet grew up surrounded by visual images. His mother was a professional photographer, and from an early age, Xavier made his own Super 8 movies every summer with his cousins and family members. He started out going to architecture school, but soon decided his passion was film. Xavier's generation of fellow Mexican filmmakers, “Chivo” Emmanuel Lubezki, Rodrigo Prieto, and Alfonso Cuarón were also attending film school at one of the two main colleges in Mexico City. One of Xavier's early experiences was operating the third camera on a French film, Les Pyram...2020-06-251h 11

The Cinematography PodcastXavier GrobetThe Cinematography Podcast Episode 80: Xavier Grobet Mexican-born DP Xavier Grobet grew up surrounded by visual images. His mother was a professional photographer, and from an early age, Xavier made his own Super 8 movies every summer with his cousins and family members. He started out going to architecture school, but soon decided his passion was film. Xavier's generation of fellow Mexican filmmakers, “Chivo” Emmanuel Lubezki, Rodrigo Prieto, and Alfonso Cuarón were also attending film school at one of the two main colleges in Mexico City. One of Xavier's early experiences was operating the third camera on a French film, Les Pyram...2020-06-251h 11

Escuchando PeliculasQué Esperar Cuando Estás Esperando (2012) #familia #peliculas #audesc #podcastPaís Estados Unidos Dirección Kirk Jones Guion Shauna Cross, Heather Hach (Libro: Heidi Murkoff) Música Mark Mothersbaugh, Benjamin Forrest Davis Fotografía Xavier Pérez Grobet Reparto Cameron Díaz, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Jennifer Lopez, Rodrigo Santoro, Chris Rock, Brooklyn Decker Sinopsis Adaptación del best-seller más popular sobre el embarazo, con más de 20 millones de ejemplares vendidos. Cuatro parejas están a punto de conocer las emociones, los temores y los quebraderos de cabeza que supone el ser padres. Entusiasmados con la idea de formar una familia, la gurú de la buena...2019-12-181h 47

Escuchando PeliculasFocus (2015) #Thriller #Crimen #peliculas #audesc #podcastPaís Estados Unidos Dirección Glenn Ficarra, John Requa Guion Glenn Ficarra, John Requa Música Nick Urata Fotografía Xavier Pérez Grobet Reparto Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro, Stephanie Honore, BD Wong, Adrian Martinez, Robert Taylor, Kate Adair, Joe Chrest, Dominic Fumusa, Nina Leon, Candice Michele Barley, Griff Furst, Brennan Brown, Juan Minujín Sinopsis Un veterano estafador acoge a una atractiva joven bajo su protectorado, pero las cosas se complican cuando ambos comienzan un romance. Todo comienza cuando Nicky (Will Smith), un consumado maestro de la estafa, comienza un romance con Jess (Margot Robbie), una novata...2019-11-161h 35

CinefotolatinoCeliana Cárdenas AMC, Apertura - Emigrar a otro país, una luz diferente - Dirección de fotografía¡Envíanos tus comentarios por aquí!Celiana Cárdenas AMC, Apertura, nos habla de su experiencia al emigrar a otro país (Canadá) para filmar y las diferencias en las maneras de trabajo entre países.Celiana es una directora de fotografía Mexicana trabajando y viviendo en Canadá. Vamos a platicar sobre emigrar a otro país y el cómo comprender y adaptarse a otras reglas, a otras maneras de trabajo, a otro tipo de luz.Celiana estudió Dirección de Fotografía en el CCC Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica en México y...2019-04-2150 min

Escuchando PeliculasReporteras en Guerra (2016) #podcast #peliculas #audesc #Guerra #PeriodismoPaís Estados Unidos Dirección Glenn Ficarra, John Requa Guion Robert Carlock (Autobiografía: Kim Barker) Música Nick Urata Fotografía Xavier Grobet Reparto Tina Fey, Martin Freeman, Margot Robbie, Josh Charles, Billy Bob Thornton, Alfred Molina, Nicholas Braun, Sheila Vand, Christopher Abbott, Stephen Peacocke, Ava Del Cielo, Monique Candelaria, Evan Jonigkeit, Dylan Kenin, Martin Palmer Sinopsis Adaptación de las memorias de Kim Barker, 'The Taliban Shuffle', que cuenta sus primeros años como periodista en Afganistán y Pakistán tras su llegada en 2002, sus experiencias y el desafío enorme que supone ser mujer en tiempos de...2018-02-171h 51

Escuchando PeliculasTú la Letra, Yo la Música (#audesc #pelicula #Romance #Comedia #Música 2007)País Estados Unidos Director Marc Lawrence Guion Marc Lawrence Música Adam Schlesinger Fotografía Xavier Perez Grobet Reparto Drew Barrymore, Hugh Grant, Campbell Scott, Brad Garrett, Kristen Johnston, Haley Bennett Sinopsis Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant), un ex cantante pop de los 80 que está en plena decadencia, se limita a actuar en las ferias de pueblo y otros lugares de diversión. Cuando, de repente, la diva Cora Corman lo invita a hacer un dueto en su nuevo disco, Alex, que no ha escrito una canción desde hace muchos años, tiene que crear un "hit" en pocos días. P...2017-10-151h 39

Her Screen Thoughts - Movie & TV ReviewsEp. 81 - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Movie ReviewHollister & O’Toole, or, in keeping with the title’s NATO Phonetic Alphabet, Hotel & Oscar debate the merits of Tina Fey’s latest offering: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Directed by Glenn Ficarra & John Requa (Crazy, Stupid, Love). Cinematography by Xavier Grobet. Screenplay by Robert Carlock; based on a fictionalized account of Kim Barker’s book "The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan”*. Produced by Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels. Also starring Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, Christopher Abbott, and Billy Bob Thornton. Cameos by Josh Charles (Will lives!) and Cherry Jones. *Though the film is based on Kim Barker’s b...2016-03-1029 min

Escuchando PeliculasMadres & Hijas (Drama, Familia. Adopción. Historias cruzadas 2009)País Estados Unidos Director Rodrigo García Guión Rodrigo García Música Ed Shearmur Fotografía Xavier Pérez Grobet Reparto Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Brenneman, David Morse, Marc Blucas, Jimmy Smits, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Elpidia Carrillo, Shareeka Epps, Carla Gallo, Tatyana Ali, Britt Robertson, David Ramsey, Ahmed Best Sinopsis Presionada por su madre, Karen, una adolescente, dio en adopción a su hija. Después de 37 años, Karen (Annette Bening) sigue lamentando la pérdida de su hija, pero encuentra a un hombre que está dispuesto a darle una familia y a...2016-01-291h 54

Escuchando PeliculasAntes Que Anochezca (Drama biográfico 2000)País: Estados Unidos Director: Julian Schnabel Guión: Julian Schnabel & Cunningham O'Keefe (Autobiografía: Reynaldo Arenas) Música: Carter Burwell Fotografía: Xavier Pérez Grobet & Guillermo Rosas Reparto: Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Andrea Di Stefano, Johnny Depp, Sean Penn, Michael Wincott, Vito Maria Schnabel, Najwa Nimri, Hector Babenco, Jerzy Skolimowsky Sinopsis Muestra la vida de Reinaldo Arenas desde su infancia en un ambiente rural y su temprana participación en la Revolución hasta la persecución de que fue víctima más tarde como escritor y homosexual en la Cuba de Castro; desde su salida de Cuba en el...2014-12-062h 09