HALLOWEEN KILLS is packed with gory murders and cinematography that elevates the horror genre. Cinematographer Michael Simmonds returns to discuss the film's camera choices, lighting techniques and visual approach while breaking down the most challenging kill scenes. Michael and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss filming the 1978 flashbacks, Michael's use of zoom lenses, how the house fire scene was shot, telling micro stories within scenes, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn...
Oct 26, 2021•56 min•Ep. 285
NO TIME TO DIE not only elevates the 007 universe, but it is filled with stunningly beautiful and logistically challenging cinematography. Director of Photographer Linus Sandgren FSF ASC talks lighting, lensing, locations and of course STUNTS! Linus and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss finding the spirit of James Bond and using hand-held IMAX cameras to blend classic 007 storytelling with new filmmaking technologies. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Visual approach ...
Oct 19, 2021•44 min•Ep. 284
Rather than releasing a series of music videos, Halsey has released a short film featuring her latest album IF I CAN'T LOVE, I WANT POWER . Music video producer Jamee Ranta gives us a behind the scenes look at making the film and music videos for other iconic artists. Jamee and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss the decision to create this short film, how a producer is involved in the creative process, breaking into the music video industry, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn...
Oct 12, 2021•51 min•Ep. 283
By a nearly unanimous margin, IATSE members in TV and film production vote to authorize a nationwide strike. Cinematographer Jim Denault ASC explains the proposed changes union workers are looking for and why they matter. Jim and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss the existing working conditions, what has changed over the decades in the industry, the opposition to the new terms, worldwide support, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Changing the film working co...
Oct 05, 2021•50 min
Imagine having only six weeks to prep for an entire movie trilogy, each one having its own distinct look. That was exactly the reality for cinematographer Caleb Heymann with Netflix's Fear Street trilogy. Caleb and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss relying on candles and sunlight for the 1666 movie, creating that incredible bread machine kill scene, how to deal with the challenges of neon colored lighting, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Having only 6 week...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 281
THE WHITE LOTUS features incredible voyeuristic-style cinematography that constantly keeps you on edge. Director of photography Ben Kutchins explains his unique visual approach and the difficulty of filming in an actual hotel. Ben and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss the juxtaposition between the warm color palette and plot, filming with as much natural light as possible, constantly rolling with the punches on set, and much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode The...
Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 280
Learn how to skillfully introduce characters through cinematography and the benefits of cross-shooting with the director of photography of the Emmy-nominated series HACKS , Adam Bricker . Adam and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss how and why the two lead characters were shot differently, blending cool and warm light sources, customizing lenses for projects, and much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode How to skillfully introduce characters (01:25) Portraying isol...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 279
JUNGLE CRUISE is a modern adventure film with cinematography inspired by old-school classics! Cinematographer Flavio Labiano shares his experience working with Emily Blunt and The Rock and shooting most of the film in a giant water-tank in an Atlanta parking lot. Flavio and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the challenges of filming the boat scenes, the role of 2nd unit cinematography, importance of color in cinematography, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode W...
Aug 03, 2021•54 min
Disney has outdone themselves again with the incredible life-like and vivid animation of RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON . Co-cinematographers Adolph Lusinsky and Rob Dressel come on to discuss how Disney tackles animated films and the biggest challenges of RAYA. Adolph, Rob, and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss each of their roles as cinematographers, striking the right balance of realistic lighting, designing Sisu the Dragon, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Ro...
Jul 20, 2021•47 min•Ep. 277
BLACK WIDOW marks the return of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Cinematographer Gabriel Beristain ASC BSC comes on to explain his filmmaking philosophy of treating the camera like a character. Gabriel and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss the visual references of the film, why Gabriel always used 3 cameras on set, not being ashamed of relying on filmmaking fundamentals, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Responding to movie critiques (01:12) Visual references ...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 276
THE MOSQUITO COAST on Apple TV+ is a gripping drama with a spectacular, colorful yet gritty cinematic approach. Director of photographer Alex Disenhof gives us a behind the scenes look and why the series has such active camera movement. Alex and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , break down one of the most dramatic sequences in the series, approaching daylight exteriors, color grading and theory, extensive location scouting, and much more. Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Gri...
Jul 06, 2021•46 min•Ep. 275
IN THE HEIGHTS is the masterful musical movie of the summer! Cinematographer Alice Brooks shares her cinematic approach adapting Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit broadway show to the big screen. Alice and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , break down how they filmed the big musical numbers, filming most of the movie on location, being inspired by local photographers, advice for aspiring cinematographers, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Filming musical numbers on location (...
Jun 29, 2021•52 min•Ep. 274
With terrifying and haunted scenes, jump scares, exorcisms, and more, THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT does an excellent job standing up against the previous films. Cinematographer Michael Burgess shares his cinematic and lighting approach for the top horrific scenes in the film. Michael and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss his camera and lens package, why he avoids operating cameras now, the opening exorcism scene breakdown, cinematography tricks, and more! Subscribe Now! What...
Jun 22, 2021•45 min•Ep. 273
BRIDGERTON is Netflix's most-watched series ever. Cinematographer Jeffrey Jur ASC explains how he used the Sony Venice camera and lighting using candles to bring us back in time to 17th century London. Jeffrey and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss his contemporary cinematic approach, his career switch from film to TV, using 2-6 cameras on set, breaking down the most challenging scene in the series, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Contemporary cinematic app...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 272
Disney's film CRUELLA combines handheld, high energy cinematography with elegant traditional camera movement. Cinematographer Nicolas Karakatsanis explains his masterful cinematic approach. Nicolas and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss working with Emma Stone and Emma Thompson, shooting both on film and digitally, having to pre-light sets before they were built, camera and lens package, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Lessons learned shooting I, TONYA (01:...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 271
A QUIET PLACE PART II cinematographer Polly Morgan ASC BSC takes us behind-the-scenes of this highly anticipated sequel. Polly and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss the challenges of shooting on film, why one sequence was shot digitally, why practical stunts are better, working with John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, mentorship advice, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Coming back to movie theaters (00:59) Risks of shooting on film (04:07) Exposing properly whe...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 270
Emmy award-winning comedy series TED LASSO follows an American football coach as he helps a struggling London soccer team. Cinematographer David Rom comes on to explain how they turned Jason Sudeikis' successful shorts into a full blown TV series. David and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss avoiding comedy visual stereotypes, fish-out-of-water cinematography style, pairing the Alexa LF with Tokina lenses, why they had to recreate the entire soccer field, and more! Subscribe Now! What ...
May 25, 2021•49 min•Ep. 269
Fashion... Sex... Drama... The filming and lighting of HALSTON on Netflix with cinematographer Tim Ives. Learn about the incredible use of color theory, lighting, lenses and more. Tim and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss using special Sigma lenses to give the Studio 54 nightclub atmosphere, using cinematography to make a character feel isolated, what the heck a "book light" is, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Adding haze using specialty lenses (02:09) Rec...
May 18, 2021•58 min•Ep. 268
In STOWAWAY , cinematographer Klemens Becker embraces claustrophobic cinematography while filming inside a spaceship. We also discuss simulated gravity, recreating the suns intensity in space, and his human take on a space story. Klemens and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss how 36,000 LEDs lit up the spaceship set, why almost all the VFX was created before filming began, recreating zero gravity, and much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Why Klemens was drawn t...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 267
THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR expands on the cinematic universe of HILL HOUSE with gorgeous dark cinematography and blooming highlights. Cinematographer James Kniest shares this approach and filming an episode entirely in black and white. James and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss lighting a scene with only candlelight, how netting on lenses blooms highlights, how to gradually adjust aperture, the show's subtle camera movement, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode...
Apr 27, 2021•52 min•Ep. 266
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...
Apr 14, 2021•46 min•Ep. 265
NOBODY is a thrilling, high-paced action movie starring BETTER CALL SAUL's Bob Odenkirk. Cinematographer Pawel Pogorzelski shares his experiences coming from films like MIDSOMMAR and HEREDITARY to his first action film. Pawel and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss how the his cinematic approach evolves throughout the movie, his close relationship with the stunt coordinator, why the car chases were the so challenging, lighting for the darkness, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will lea...
Mar 30, 2021•53 min•Ep. 264
Oscar-nominated film JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH masterfully replicates the visuals of 1960s Chicago. Inspired by Kodachrome and Ektachrome film stock, Cinematographer Sean Bobbitt BSC explains the film's wide aspect ratio, hand-made lens package, and the proper use for closeups. Sean and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss adapting to various director's needs, shooting on the Alexa LA and DNA lenses, Sean's collaborative approach to color grading, his love of filming the color green, s...
Mar 23, 2021•58 min•Ep. 263
The Russo Brothers' new film CHERRY is really six films in one. Each chapter has its own unique style, lens package, and lighting technique. Learn how cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel ASC created six distinctive looks for this visually-stunning film. Tom and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss creating the feeling of romance with vintage anamorphic lenses, using wide angel lenses so Tom Holland's character felt trapped, showing drug addiction through tilt shift lenses, using a specia...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 262
THE UNITED STATES VS BILLIE HOLIDAY is a visually raw biopic combining stunning imagery of Billie Holiday's life and her musical performances. Cinematographer Andrew Dunn BSC explains how he crafted these visuals by shooting on film, using filtration and haze, and a variety of camera movement. Andrew and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss why cinematographers are chameleons, why Andrew loves filtration, his philosophy behind camera motivation and movement, and much more! Subscribe Now!...
Mar 02, 2021•55 min•Ep. 261
Aaron Sorkin's Golden Globe-nominated film THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 perfectly balances incredible visuals with stunning performances. Cinematographer Phedon Papamichael ASC comes on to discuss working with Sorkin and the importance daylight plays when filming the courtroom scenes. Phedon and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss how the visual approach contrasts between the courtroom and riots, his obsession with motivated camera movement, filming with up to 3 cameras at once on a tight...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 260
THE SOCIAL DILEMMA shined a light on our addiction to social media and its effects on society. Cinematographer John Behrens explains the documentary's distinct looks and the challenges of filming with 6 cameras for each interview. John and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss why and how they filmed the interviews in a huge vacant home, how John dealt with ever-changing exterior light, why some interviews took over a day to film, and much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this ...
Feb 16, 2021•57 min•Ep. 259
THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT production designer Uli Hanisch shares how he designed the show by recreating the 1960's with meticulously-constructed and stunningly-beautiful sets, wardrobe, props and more. Uli and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss the fundamentals for prepping as a production designer, how Uli made chess visually interesting, creating the most iconic sets of the series, the important role of color, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Why 1960s design is ...
Feb 09, 2021•55 min•Ep. 258
PIECES OF A WOMAN cinematographer Benjamin Loeb discusses how he shot the films most controversial scene - a 20-minute single take of a mother's home birth. Plus capturing the stunning performances by Vanessa Kirby and Shia LaBeouf. Benjamin and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss his unique camera movement, nontraditional coverage, having the camera "react" to characters, his first experience with shooting on a gimbal, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Unique...
Feb 02, 2021•56 min
Learn how Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, and cinematographer Tobias Schliessler ASC brought MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM to life despite very few sets and many lighting obstacles. Tobias and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss his portfolio of uniquely styled films, his approach to camera tests, shooting exteriors in the wrong sunlight, making a one-window basement beautiful, working with Chadwick Boseman, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Working on very unique s...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 256
