In attempt to create more content for you all I've recorded some thoughts on my commutes into work. This is not the normal format nor audio quality but I wanted to give this a shot to see what you thought, so please let me know! hutch@protectingtheframe.com ..read more

In this episode, we talk about 5 quick tips on how to improve your camera operating today. The idea is to give you something fast to implement immediately. I hope you enjoy! Also, if there is something on your mind you are interested in learning more about please let me know by e-mailing me at hutch@protectingtheframe.com ..read more

Episode 107 we have a conversation with Game of Thrones 'A' camera operator Sean Savage about what all went into the making of the iconic series.  ..read more

Welcome to Protecting the Frame, a cinematography podcast!    Episode 105 we take you on the large format ride of your life. From underwater, to the edges of the earth straight up into the black abyss that is outer space. Join us in hearing from James Neihouse, ASC and his extensive career in this format and much more!   Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to stay updated when new content is released!   ig @PROTECTTHEFRAME   |   twitter @PROTECTTHEFRAME   |  facebook.com/PROTECTINGTHEFRAME ..read more

In Episode 37 we talk with steadicam operator Chris McGuire, SOC, ACO about expectations of the camera operator that you can't see from the outside, creating the correct movement for the story versus the technically sound as well as break down some well executed oners from Ross Coscia, Sasha Proctor and Stamos Triantafyllos. If you want to hear more about Chris' background check out our previous two part episode with him on EP 213. Check us out on Instagram @protecttheframe as well as the website at www.protectingtheframe.com ..read more

Welcome to Protecting the Frame, a cinematography podcast!    Episode 103 here we will sit down with the cinematographer from GLEE, Scream Queens, American Horror story and the new hit show 9-1-1 and chat about the process of filmmaking. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to stay updated when new content is released!   ig @PROTECTTHEFRAME   |   twitter @PROTECTTHEFRAME   |  facebook.com/PROTECTINGTHEFRAME ..read more

In Epsidoe 39 we chat with Steadicam Operator, Jarrett Morgan, SOC about how he got his start, how Steadicam may or may not be the right decision for a new camera operator as well as finding the "backbone" of each scene.    Check us out on Instagram @protecttheframe as well as the website at www.protectingtheframe.com as well as video version of the recording at https://youtu.be/Zg4gcGTitoE ..read more

In this episode I go back and review some golden nuggets Chris McGuire and I discuss on the previous episode 38. We review the layers there can be to telling the story through the lens, the idea of camera operator paranoia and also discuss why a technically perfect shot isn't always the right shot choice. If you haven't check out the previous episode with Chris, please do or check it out on the website at www.protectingtheframe.com  You can also listen to his first episode with us from Episode 213 (old episode numbering).   Be sure to leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram ..read more

Every now and then we go LIVE on the Society of Camera Operators Instagram account and chat with other operators also in the SOC. This episode is the first of many that we have recorded from these sessions and turned into an episode with additional content not included in the live recording. Join us as we chat with camera operator / steadicam operator Jason Ellson, SOC about life behind the camera and how that intermixes into our daily life in our health, fitness and family. Some of Jason's credits include: -Mulan -Ghostbusters: Afterlife -Hidden Figures -True Detective -Black Panther -Mortal ..read more

Welcome to Protecting the Frame, a podcast that is all things cinematography. Come join us as we discuss the business, craftsmanship and life behind the camera in today's thriving film industry ..read more