Filmmakers Academy Podcast

This month in her podcast, Lydia answers your questions on film crew attitudes, growing in the business, and breaking into the business, as well as adding her point of view to some questions asked of Shane. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmmakers_academy Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. T...

In this month’s Inner Circle podcast, I cover your questions on: Techniques for best camera placement Best documentary cameras and lighting Best ways to operate the camera handheld The power of the Leko Light Painting with “strokes” of light Differences in quality of light from the Kino Flo vs. the Book Light Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Follow us on YouTub...

This month in her first podcast, Lydia answers your questions on work/life balance and talks about her philosophy on making career decisions. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmmakers_academy Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/3...

This month’s podcast focuses on your questions around understanding workflows in relation to camera technology. Color grading and camera bit depth The future of the digital imaging technician (DIT) How I use post production lighting and vignettes The differences between cinema glass and still lenses for the cinematic look Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Follow...

In this month’s Inner Circle podcast, I answer your questions about: How I create flame flicker and the color quality of fire Lighting talent near a fire effect Differences in wood burning fires vs propane fires How to light for small objects, shiny objects and other product shots Lighting to bring out a product’s texture and color How I create a catch light without changing levels or ratios My ba...

In this month’s Inner Circle podcast, I answer your questions about career issues in the industry. how and when to move into bigger film markets what is the “right” kind of commercial reel to submit to agencies how to pick crew members for low budget projects how to find crew members when you have limited contacts my relationship and working with production designers implementing the concepts I ta...

In this month’s podcast, I answer some great questions regarding the industry’s attitude and give you first hand advice on how to stay motivated, how to lead and inspire your crew, and making the best out of difficult personalities and situations. Topics include: Tips for on set leadership, building trust and confidence Breaking incorrect perceptions about your experience or abilities What keeps m...

This month, the Inner Circle podcast covers your questions on: How to light for complete darkness Blending camera formats seamlessly Deconstructing a script for camera emotion How to create camera emotions to match your MUSE keywords using depth of field, camera angles, lighting and more. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtub...

There was a bit of a glitch with the podcast last week, so I’ve recorded a new one for you. In this podcast, I answer questions on how to shoot film, choosing a film school, budget vs high end lenses, and more. Why film school is important and what to look for when choosing one How to learn to shoot film if you have never tried it My lens rules of engagement What monitors are best for on set expos...

My July podcast is all about camera technology from formats and exposure to the emotion and motivation of focus pulling and much more. Topics covered include: What it takes to capture the “cinematic” look and feel with your camera Selecting your next camera: the pros & cons of Panasonic GH4, Sony A7s, Canon 5D Mark II & Mark III, C100, C300 and the Blackmagic Cinema Camera The emotion and...

This month’s podcast focuses on your lighting questions. Specifically, I cover these topics: How-to lighting set-ups for Inner Circle member’s projects Advice for lighting on a micro-budget Tips on recreating looks in camera and in post How to light for an iPhone shoot The Gaffer/DP relationship and workflows Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Follow us on YouTub...

Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this month’s Inner Circle podcast. Just a reminder that you can submit more questions here- http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2014/08/submit-your-podcast-questions/ This month we cover: My path to becoming a DP, getting an agent, crafting your reel, self-negotiating Vintage lens recommendations, Rokinon vs Canon EF, diffusion filters and other opt...

Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this month’s Inner Circle podcast. Just a reminder that you can submit more questions here- http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2014/08/submit-your-podcast-questions/ This month we cover: Mastering color temperature, choosing picture styles and exposure tips for specific cameras In depth discussions of DSLR, C100, C300, C500, 1DC, Alexa, BMCC and Re...

Hello Inner Circle team from our tests on my new project. It’s time for the March podcast, where I answer your questions. This month we cover: Visual Style or Signature Inspiration and Influences Technical Tools: Frame Rates, Key Framing a Scene, Choreographing complex movement Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@film...

The podcast this month focuses on taking your lighting technique to the next level, including commentary on light quality and essential tools, lighting large spaces, powering your lights, Chimera soft banks, Rosco LitePads and DIY lighting. You can find the questions down below. Be sure to submit your own questions for future podcasts. Thanks. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/film...

Hello from Sundance, an amazing experience this year. Below you will find our January podcast, where I answer your questions. You can either stream it or download the file, whichever works best for you. You’ll also see that we’ve provided the questions, along with the timecode for each question. You asked, and we’ve added it! Soon, we will add that retroactively to the older podcast posts as well....

Happy Holidays everyone! My family and I are off to Thailand until the beginning of January. We will be back and ready to rumble around January 10th. Enjoy the December podcast, answering your questions. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302or...

It’s time for the November Inner Circle podcast, where I answer your questions. This month, the podcast is themed around lighting questions, and I’ve included the actual questions below. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWv Check out our...

It’s time for the September Inner Circle podcast, where I answer your questions. This episode focuses on lighting, and I will try to answer as many questions as possible in an hour. We’ll go into specific scenarios and some low budget alternatives. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy an...

It’s time for the October Inner Circle podcast, where I answer your questions. This month, the podcast is themed around camera questions. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmakers_academy/ Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member today: https://bit.ly/302orWv Check out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear...