Show Overview Adrian Peng Correia learned filmmaking from various video stores around Connecticut and the tutelage of like-minded individuals in and out of the industry.  He has shot various films and television shows for studios such as MGM, Netflix, Lifetime and Hulu.  These titles include Night Owls, Ava’s Possessions, GLOW, American Princess, Deadbeat and Ramy. Enjoy! Links Mentioned: Glow Season 2 Trailer Rami Trailer Adrian’s Website Adrian’s Instagram   Thanks to Our Sponsors! Adorama   LensProToGo   Kessler Crane ..read more

Show Overview Dallas Taylor is the founder and owner of Defacto Sound and the host of Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast. From humble beginnings, Dallas found a talent for the trumpet which kept him out of trouble in high school and got him a scholarship to . While there he found his way from performing to recording to finally finding post sound. We talk about all of that along with how he got Defacto Sound started. Excited to share this one with you all. Enjoy! Links Mentioned: THX Episode on Twenty Thousand Hertz Defacto Sound Defacto Sound Instagram Defacto Sound Twitter Defacto Sound Facebook D ..read more

Show Overview Following up from the Accounting 101 Episode, we are going to discus making the jump from full-time to freelance. It’s not an easy jump and everyone has their story on how they got there. You’ll hear about my story working at a production company full-time to going out on my own, twice. I dive into my process for getting new clients and the importance of branding yourself on social media. I also get into the cons of freelancing and things you should consider on your journey. A must listen for those debating on doing freelance and looking to reach out to new clients ..read more

Show Overview This is a unique episode and instead of sitting down with a professional in the field, I talk with you about accounting as a freelancer. This is how I handle my accounting and how you can save money in the process. My goal for this is to help you avoid the mistakes I’ve made and save you thousands of dollars in the process. Being the first one of it’s kind for Cinematographer’s Insight, I am very curious to hear your thoughts on this. Do you like it? Want more? Something I can be doing better? Please let me know! Comment here, email me or DM me on Instagram. Recap: Qu ..read more

Show Overview The CI Podcast is back and we are starting this thing with Eric Ulbrich. Unlike a lot of guests I have on this show, I’ve actually worked with Eric before. He DP’d an amazing spot of Land O’ Lakes Butter that I was hired on as the MoVI Op. We actually get into what he looks for when hiring people and how I got to work with him. I can say first hand there’s a lot to learn from Eric. Not only for his camera and lighting talents, but how he runs a set and handles the pressure as a Local 600 DP. Hope you all enjoy this one and get as much out of it as I do. Links Mentioned: Eric’s We ..read more

Show Overview This episode long overdue! Travis Wears and I recorded this before NAB (which was amazing so be sure to sign up for the newsletter to hear more on that), but with work and planning that trip, it unfortunately got pushed aside. BUT – here we are and I'm excited to have this and have you all get to know Travis. He has an amazing outlook and attitude which we can all learn from. Travis Wears is a Director and DP who's been working in the industry since 2009. A majority of his work is travel-based and he's been all over the US and abroad telling stories for both big international bra ..read more

Show Overview Chris dives into a lot this episode and gives a ton of pointers for anyone in this field from a producer's point of view. We also chat a bit about his new company, Cinemadventure. An amazing educational program that throws you into the most beautiful locations around the world. Enjoy! Chris is an award-winning Producer & Director based in Texas, but serves LA & NYC markets as well. He has a passion for crafting stories that impact either a social good, or that inspires viewers to experience the most out of their lives. He is an entrepreneur launching a new brand under th ..read more

Show Overview Kaity Williams is a DP from South Carolina that made the jump with her twin sister, Kally, to LA. Love hearing her story and how she never made excuses or delayed the process. It got me inspired to get out there and do things I was delaying. Hope you all enjoy this one! Since moving to LA, she has worked on many narratives, commercials, music videos and documentaries. Projects include working with companies such as Google and Footlocker. Check her out on Instagram!   Thanks to Our Sponsors! Kessler Crane:  As a bonus to my listeners use the promo code 'insight10' during checkout ..read more

Show Overview If you dont know who Vincent Laforet is, you either live under a rock or brand new to video production. Vincent was a huge influence on the DSLR revolution and showed the possibilities of what the 5D Mark ii is capable of. Reverie – if you haven't seen it, watch it now. We talk about his career path, decisions he made to have the lifestyle he wanted and some tips for those in the field.   Thanks to Our Sponsors! Kessler Crane:  As a bonus to my listeners use the promo code 'insight10' during checkout for 10% off your next order     Rode Microphones: Premium microphones and aud ..read more

Show Overview Sam Nuttmann is an incredible MoVI Op and technician as well as a director of photography. Based in Seattle, he's part of the amazing Motion State team. In this episode we talk about the formation of Motion State, his career path and how he came to work with the MoVI and make it part of his career.   Thanks to Our Sponsors! Kessler Crane:  As a bonus to my listeners use the promo code 'insight10' during checkout for 10% off your next order     Rode Microphones: Premium microphones and audio accessories for studio, live and location recording.   Magnanimous Rentals: Renting hig ..read more