Shooting Veep & Godfather of Harlem, and Navigating Film vs Digital with DOP Jay Feather
Cinematographer Jay Feather walks us through his evolution from camera assistant to director of photography and how decades of hands-on experience shaped his instinctual approach to storytelling.
We dive into the creative chaos of shooting handheld comedy on Veep, explore the gritty elegance of Godfather of Harlem, and unpack the seismic shift from film to digital.
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Creating The Two Rivers & The White Tower in The Wheel of Time with Production Designer Ondřej Nekvasil
Production Designer Ondřej Nekvasil takes us through crafting vast, lived-in fantasy worlds in the Amazon Original fantasy series The Wheel of Time.
Ondřej shares how real-world architecture, multicultural references, and centuries of visual storytelling shaped the aesthetic of one of fantasy’s most ambitious series.
We also get into grounding magical spaces in reality, avoiding tired fantasy tropes, and how thoughtful production design helps audiences feel the world, not just see it.
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Building Suspense in Conclave & Crowds in FIFA with Sound Designer Ben Baird
Ben Baird breaks down how he got to where he is today, from his early work on the FIFA games to feature films, and how sound designers get things just right for our ears.
We also do a deep dive down into the powerful, breathy, and emotive sound design behind Conclave, the Ralph Fiennes starring thriller set deep within the walls of the Vatican.
Aquarium Studios: https://www.aquariumstudios.co.uk
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Making Creative Celebrity Video Content with Wood Island Media Founder Steven Yee
Steven Yee shares his journey from DSLR-toting film student to founder of Wood Island Media, the production company behind video campaigns for Chrissy Teigen, Ryan Gosling, Kourtney Kardashian, LeBron James, and more.
We explore what it takes to create authentic, story-driven content for some of the world’s biggest celebrity brands, from navigating conflicting client visions to finding emotional resonance in a 15-second reel.
We also discuss Steve’s short film Dear Mom, which you can watch here: https://vimeo.com/707051674
Wood Island Media: https://www.woodislandmedia.com
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Hollywood Real Time Virtual Production Workflows with Callum Macmillan
Callum Macmillan reveals Dimension's groundbreaking virtual production techniques for the world 'beyond the window' in the Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks film 'Here'.
We discuss the day-to-day workflow when creating responsive digital worlds with LED volumes that blend seamlessly with physical sets.
You can read a full article of this conversation (with on-set photos) here: https://www.redsharknews.com/how-virtual-production-transformed-the-latest-robert-zemeckis-film-here
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