Helium Turtle Productions

Until You Make It

Arts EN ↓ 36 episodes

Welcome to Until You Make It! Hosted by Chris Lundy and Mike Yadvish, this podcast dives deep into the creative journey, featuring candid conversations with filmmakers, cinematographers, video editors, writers, directors, and other professionals. Whether you're an aspiring creator or a seasoned pro, we explore the challenges, successes, and behind-the-scenes realities of making it in a creatively driven profession or passion. From breaking into the industry to mastering your craft, we bring you actionable insights, expert advice, and inspiring stories to help you navigate your own creative pat...

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UYMI #10: Why Mike Hates Tenet & Also Queen Latifah 03.03.2021 53:15

Episode Notes In This Episode: We bought the new BM6k!...again Previs Pro is a sick app yo Camera mirror trix Mike rant #1: Queen Latifah Saber Comp 2021 Question GAME Mike rant #2: Tenet More of the good stuff @heliumturtle

UYMI #09: Demo Reels, CGI Luke, & How To Pick A Camera in 2021 01.02.2021 53:56

Episode Notes In This Episode: How to make a demo reel The future of reels according to chris The Mandalorian season 2 Josh tells us about the RED Komodo Should mike rebuy the BM6k? Lens chat More of the good stuff @heliumturtle

UYMI #08: Gear, Gear, and More Gear - ft. Tyler Johnson 30.11.2020 45:31

In This Episode: Tyler's favorite crazy camera rig The Ursa 12k... he has it How Tyler affords gear Gear Vs. Skillz How Chris destroyed a 6k camera How we came up with our brand names Where inspiration comes from More of the good stuff @heliumturtle

UYMI #07: Kimmy Birdsell (Production Coordinator, Pixar) - Tom Hanks Is Addicted To Canadian Soda 06.10.2020 55:20

In This Episode: From DreamWorks to Pixar! Vodka + Water = New Drink? Kimmy LOVES WALL-E What is a production coordinator? Highest grossing Pixar film? Production vs Art Tom Hanks loves Canadian soda Kimmy the dog walking PA Pixar's AWESOME work environment SEGMENT: Game Time (Quiz Time) The Gender Pay Gap and You More of the good stuff @heliumturtle

UYMI #06: Let's Talk About Microphones & The Poop Intercom System 30.08.2020 46:57

In This Episode: Mike's new apartment Two-way radios Chris explains microphone The Poopercom System Schools and movie theaters returning? What does EMDR stand for? Vertical video complaining More of the good stuff @heliumturtle

UYMI #05: Video Editor's Guide To The Galaxy (LA) ft. Josh Lewkowicz (Asst. Editor, DreamWorks) 01.08.2020 53:29

In This Episode: How Josh got hired by DreamWorks What is it like moving to LA? All about animatic editing Josh's Supermarket Sweep obsession The Canon r5 Sneaky camera companies How LA unions work Do long-term jobs exist? SEGMENT: Movie Discussion (Crazy Stupid Love) SEGMENT: Game Time (Impressions) More of the good stuff @heliumturtle

UYMI #04: Acting From Home - ft. Jackie Kuczinski 29.06.2020 46:11

In This Episode: COVID episode, baby How the pandemic has changed creative jobs Jackie's weirdest audition ever Actor or Actress? Actor vs. Director relationship SEGMENT: Game Time (ASAP) More of the good stuff @heliumturtle

UYMI #03: Creativity, Wellness... And Maybe Sleep - ft. Ryan Laux 26.05.2020 1:00:34

In This Episode: Creativity Burn Out Work/life balance Physical health (how to hit dat gym) When Chris started drinking coffee Doing what you love? SEGMENT: Movie Discussion (A Knight's Tale, Speed Racer) More of the good stuff @heliumturtle

UYMI #02: One Movie, One Week, One Lavish Head Of Hair 18.04.2020 53:48

In This Episode: How/why to make a movie in a week Pokemon/Yugio Cards Location, Location, Location Campus MovieFest Favorite movie scenes? More of the good stuff @heliumturtle

UYMI #01: Directing Is Hard, Logistics Are Sexy 25.03.2020 1:06:14

In This Episode: What makes a good director "good" How we shoot action scenes Confidence as a director Moving to LA? The future and why logistics are sexy More of the good stuff @heliumturtle

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