A cinematographer's role in an animated film is a unique challenge. In Pixar's SOUL , Cinematographer Matt Aspbury blended a photo-realistic New York City with an abstract look of the after-life and "You Seminar." Hear the untold story of directing photography for animation. Matt and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss the process recreating NYC, Pixar's animation process, the biggest challenges faced, and much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode What cinematography...
Jan 19, 2021•30 min•Ep. 255
Hollywood shutdowns and theater closures are changing the filmmaking industry. Variety's Matt Donnelly explains how this and Warner Brothers controversial distribution decision impacts movie making. Matt and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss censorship on social media, will Warner Bros succeed in their plans for 2021, how COVID-19 lockdowns are affecting award ceremonies, what to look forward to in 2021, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Capitol Hill riots &...
Jan 12, 2021•43 min•Ep. 254
Streaming powerhouse COBRA KAI launched its 3rd season on Netflix. See how it all began with cinematographer Cameron Duncan . Learn how he celebrated the beloved Karate Kid film while also creating a new look for COBRA KAI. Plus, Cameron's experience filming 13 REASONS WHY and PREACHER . Cameron and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss the importance of coverage for TV, how lighting can help tell a story, how he changed the look for 13 REASONS WHY, the magic of split diopters, and more! ...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 253
Filming a wildlife documentary series shot entirely in darkness is now a reality! Thanks to technological advances in cameras, lenses and post production, executive producer Alex Williamson created EARTH AT NIGHT IN COLOR on Apple TV+ and gave viewers the ability to see the earth at night in vivid, remarkable color. Alex and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss using special low-light camera technology and astronomy lenses, the challenges of using moonlight as your primary source of ligh...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 252
Legendary cinematographer Matthew Libatique ASC joins us to discuss his latest film, Ryan Murphy's adaptation of the Broadway hit musical THE PROM . Learn how Matt flawlessly mixes the dynamic and colorful visuals of Broadway with the subtle realism of suburban Indiana. Cinematographer Matthew Libatique ASC comes on to talk all about it. Matthew and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss Matt's initial fear of filming a musical, using unique filtration for lens flares, avoiding the chaos o...
Dec 23, 2020•53 min•Ep. 251
David Fincher's highly-anticipated Netflix film MANK is here! Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt ASC explains how modern equipment and techniques were used to create an authentic-looking 1930s black and white film. Erik and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss why they chose not to shoot on film, how shooting & lighting black and white is different than color, Erik's philosophy on camera coverage, and so much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Prep and working w...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 250
Filming hundreds of children around the globe from birth to five years old is incredibly complex. Learn how executive producer Hamo Synth and his team did it for documentary series BECOMING YOU on Apple TV+ Hamo and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , analyze the difficult prep involved creating this docu-series, finding the right families to feature, the challenges of filming large format 8K, how each episode was crewed, the complexities of editing all that footage, and much more! Subscribe No...
Dec 08, 2020•54 min
Fargo Season 4 Cinematographer and Director Dana Gonzales masterfully re-creates 1950s Kansas City with an alluring Kodachrome revival. Learn how Dana blends vintage Astro Berlin and modern Zeiss Supreme lenses with a fine-tuned recipe of stylized filters to create the shows look. Dana and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss season 4 visual references, recreating Kodachrome, Autochrome and Tri-X film stocks, Dana's experience directing Chris Rock and an A-list cast, creating the vintage...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 248
Season 4 of THE CROWN is the most exciting and anticipated yet. Listen as cinematographer Adriano Goldman ASC BSC ABC shares behind the scenes stories, filming Princess Diana and bringing the royal family to the screen. Adriano and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss the show's visual evolution, lighting and cinematography challenges, why season 4 is special to Adriano, shooting on the Sony Venice, and much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Remotely collaborating ...
Nov 24, 2020•53 min•Ep. 247
Avoiding master shots and filming in New York City are two of the challenges that cinematographer Philippe Le Sourd ASC AFC faced while filming Sofia Coppola’s On The Rocks . Philippe and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss the visual approach to On The Rocks, why establishing shots aren't always necessary, working with actor Bill Murray, the choice of shooting on film, filming in NYC, and so much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Working with director Sofia Coppo...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 246
