Mank Cinematography (with Erik Messerschmidt ASC) GCS250

Go Creative Show

Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 250

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Episode description

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!

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What you will learn in this episode

Prep and working with David Fincher (03:31)
Authentic black and white visual approach (16:02)
Shooting with deep focus (21:44)
Lighting for black and white (23:15)
Lighting dissolve transitions in Mank (26:24)
Transforming 8K footage to look like film (30:43)
Why shooting on film was never considered (35:43)
Filtration used on Mank (40:30)
Philosophy on camera coverage (44:40)
Filming and lighting the election party (53:12)
Using ND filter contacts for actor eyes (57:40)
Production design in black and white (01:04:24)
And more!

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