"A place to unload all my cinematic truths." —Newton Thomas Sigel, ASC • How do you cultivate a career in Hollywood? What does it take to make iconic work? There’s an art to everything in life and the Art of the Shot explores the answers to these questions and more through deep-dives into the minds of master filmmakers. • Join host Derek Stettler as he learns from the artists behind today's most strikingly-shot projects. Enjoy compelling conversations on the craft, insights from successful careers, tips, techniques + more! • "One of the better interviewers out there." —Paul Cameron, ASC •
Art of the Shot
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"A place to unload all my cinematic truths." —Newton Thomas Sigel, ASC • How do you cultivate a career in Hollywood? What does it take to make iconic work? There’s an art to everything in life and the Art of the Shot explores the answers to these questions and more through deep-dives into the minds of master filmmakers. • Join host Derek Stettler as he learns from the artists behind today's most strikingly-shot projects. Enjoy compelling conversations on the craft, insights from successful careers, tips, techniques + more! • "One of the better interviewers out there." —Paul Cameron, ASC •
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November 1, 2021
Chasing Simplicity with Dune's DP Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS & Production Designer Patrice Vermette
<p>Join the Art of the Shot podcast for an exclusive conversation with the director of photography and production designer of Dune: Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS and Patrice Vermette.</p> <p>Dune is what many are calling the definitive big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s landmark science fiction novel of the same name, first published in 1965. Dune has been director Denis Villeneuve’s fantasy project since he first dreamed of becoming a film director, and it shows. The massive scale, the mythic imagery, the futuristic-Brutalism meets Mesopotamian architecture, and that epic score from Hans Zimmer… No wonder Dune is already a part of the awards conversation.</p> <p>If you love cinema, do yourself a favor and go see it in IMAX while it's still playing there. And if you don't love cinema, what are you doing listening to a filmmaking podcast?! Also, if you don't love cinema, go see Dune in IMAX. You will fall in love with cinema.</p> <p>On the day that Dune: Part Two was officially announced, I had the opportunity to speak with Greig and Patrice despite them being between 8 and 18 hours ahead of me. It's absolutely a conversation I was willing to stay up past midnight to have, and I hope you enjoy.</p> <p><strong>In this exclusive conversation between the two of them, you’ll discover:</strong></p> <p>—How DP Greig Fraser got involved in Dune. (00:04:40)</p> <p>—How Denis Villeneuve's films result from a deep collaboration among departments. (00:06:04)</p> <p>—The early discussions on the visual identity of Dune. (00:08:49)</p> <p>—How filmmaking is like being in a band. (00:14:46)</p> <p>—How the "perfect collaboration" between Patrice and Greig was the realization of a lifelong dream. (00:15:49)</p> <p>—The "glowglobe" as an example of the collaboration between Greig and Patrice. (00:16:59)</p> <p>—How Patrice determined the design aesthetic for Dune. (00:19:38)</p> <p>—Greig's approach to lighting the massive sets, which he calls "the most challenging lighting job I'd ever done”. (00:25:17)</p> <p>—Greig's love of LED film lighting. (00:29:17)</p> <p>—The creation of the ornate hand-carved panels in the Atreides residence and in Arrakeen. (00:31:51)</p> <p>—The thick blast doors in Arrakeen as an example of how limitations often lead to the best solutions. (00:35:01)</p> <p>—Breakdown of the arrival on Arrakis sequence. (00:40:16)</p> <p>—Why both Greig and Patrice aim to simplify their work and subscribe to the philosophy of "less is more”. (00:46:33)</p> <p>—What makes Denis Villeneuve a master filmmaker. (00:51:01)</p> <p>—Denis and Greig's approach to blocking and coverage. (00:58:04)</p> <p>—Dune's aspect ratio, depth of field, and lens choices. (01:01:36)</p> <p>—The dance of the camera in the training room set. (01:06:40)</p> <p>—Lighting the hunter seeker hologram sequence. (01:10:00)</p> <p>—Honoring the concept art to achieve the biggest challenge making Dune. (01:15:54)</p> <p>If you haven't yet, please subscribe to be notified of future episodes, and share this podcast with others to help grow the show and spread the knowledge! And if you're on Apple Podcasts, a review would be very appreciated!</p> <p><strong>Follow Art of the Shot:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artoftheshot.podcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtoftheShot">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/artoftheshot">Twitter</a></p> <p><strong>Derek Stettler:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/directfromderek">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/greigfraser_dp">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0292132/">IMDb</a></p> <p><strong>Patrice Vermette:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0894411">IMDb</a></p>
August 27, 2021
DP Paul Cameron, ASC & Production Designer Howard Cummings on Reminiscence & the Power of Collaboration
<p><strong>Welcome to Season 2 of the Art of the Shot! Season 2 will dive even deeper into the minds of master filmmakers, and I can’t wait to share more with you soon.</strong></p> <p><strong>Joining me for this episode are two familiar voices, cinematographer Paul Cameron, ASC and production designer Howard Cummings, back on the Art of the Shot and in conversation together for the first time ever on a podcast. And they’re here to discuss their work and collaboration on Reminiscence, the feature film directorial debut from Lisa Joy.</strong></p> <p><strong>In this episode, you'll discover:</strong></p> <p>—The beginning of their collaboration. (00:05:12)</p> <p>—How cinematographers work with production designers vs how directors work with them. (00:09:10)</p> <p>—The importance of feeling comfortable and safe to explore ideas with your collaborators. (00:13:17)</p> <p>—How to best communicate with your production designer. (00:17:07)</p> <p>—The biggest challenge for each of them on Reminiscence. (00:24:16)</p> <p>—How the flooded sets and locations were orchestrated. (00:29:44)</p> <p>—Discussions on style and references for Reminiscence. (00:35:32)</p> <p>—How they created a flooded future Miami. (00:37:36)</p> <p>—Paul's task of visualizing memory in multiple ways as a meta-commentary on filmmaking. (00:45:00)</p> <p>—Why IMAX is the best way to experience the film. (00:56:14)</p> <p>—How Reminiscence avoided needing any reshoots--a first for Paul Cameron. (01:00:16)</p> <p>—How Lisa Joy got her passion project made, while keeping her creative vision. (01:06:01)</p> <p>—Advice for first time directors for a successful shoot. (01:12:50)</p> <p>—Creative and technical considerations behind shooting on the Sony Venice camera. (01:24:21)</p> <p>—Adding live film grain and the magic of film. (01:25:02)</p> <p>—On the choice of using Cooke anamorphic lenses. (01:27:06)</p> <p>—Breaking down one of the shots. (01:36:12)</p> <p>—Paul's philosophy of where to put the camera in a scene. (01:41:36)</p> <p>—What was really important at the start of Paul's career, which no longer is. (01:43:45)</p> <p>—A film worth studying to remember what matters most in filmmaking. (01:46:53)</p> <p><strong>If you haven't yet, please subscribe to be notified of future episodes, and share this podcast with others to help grow the show and spread the knowledge! And if you're on Apple Podcasts, a review would be very appreciated!</strong></p> <p><strong>Follow Art of the Shot:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artoftheshot.podcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtoftheShot">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/artoftheshot">Twitter</a></p> <p><strong>Derek Stettler:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/directfromderek">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Paul Cameron, ASC:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulcameron_dp/">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0131700/">IMDb</a></p> <p><strong>Howard Cummings:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0191896">IMDb</a></p>
October 27, 2020
Lady Gaga's "911" Music Video with Director Tarsem Singh & DP Jeff Cronenweth, ASC
<p><strong>I promised we’d explore not only cinema and television, but also music videos. And less than 10 episodes in, I'm happy to deliver on that promise. And it happens to be with none other than global superstar Lady Gaga’s latest—and most personal—music video, for her hit song "911".</strong></p> <p><strong>Watch the video: https://youtu.be/58hoktsqk_Q</strong></p> <p><strong>In this exclusive interview, you will hear from both the director, Tarsem Singh, and the cinematographer, Jeff Cronenweth, ASC.</strong></p> <p><strong>Listen and you will discover:</strong></p> <p>—The genesis of the 911 video, and how it was greenlit without a written treatment (00:05:16)</p> <p>—Why it took 28 years for Tarsem to return to music videos, after winning Best Music Video and Best Director VMAS when he was 30 (00:08:41)</p> <p>—Tarsem shares a moment of appreciation for Jeff, saying his favorite lighting ever was done by Jeff in a music video for Janet Jackson (00:14:58)</p> <p>—Jeff shares what drew him to the project (00:15:28)</p> <p>—What was said in the initial discussion that defined the look of the video (00:18:10)</p> <p>—How 911 was shot without storyboards (00:22:04)</p> <p>—Oscar-nominated cinematographer, Jeff Cronenweth, on what it feels like to play God with lighting (00:26:49)</p> <p>—Tarsem on Lady Gaga's commitment and her crazy costumes (00:27:22)</p> <p>—Jeff's unplanned contribution to a key moment in the video (00:28:49)</p> <p>—Jeff describes what other directors can learn from Tarsem's approach (00:30:17)</p> <p>—Jeff on the idea that David Fincher hates the process of filming, and more about Fincher's approach to filmmaking (00:32:39)</p> <p>—On David Fincher's sense of humor and the truth about directing (00:34:31)</p> <p>—The initial idea for 911's video and the concept explained (00:39:47)</p> <p>—Color grading during a pandemic and making Pismo Beach, California look like White Sands, New Mexico (00:48:31)</p> <p>—Camera and lenses used, and the thinking behind that choice (00:51:32)</p> <p>—Locations the video was shot in (00:52:39)</p> <p>—The elaborate costumes designed for Lady Gaga (00:53:44)</p> <p>—About the ultra slow-motion wide shot (00:57:45)</p> <p>—More on some of the symbolic meaning of the visuals, and the truth behind a conspiracy theory about the video (00:59:53)</p> <p>—The role of the subconscious in making creative choices with greater meaning that serve the narrative, but which we're not consciously aware of until after the fact (01:03:33)</p> <p>—Why Tarsem has never tried any drugs… yet (01:05:37)</p> <p>—How a key shot was achieved, technically, how the video was edited in only a day, and why the release was delayed (01:06:58)</p> <p>—How the video was shot safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, even with a health scare on set (01:12:16)</p> <p>—The creation of the final tableau that reveals the whole meaning of the video (01:15:39)</p> <p>—Lady Gaga's performance in the church at the end, and how it was miraculously saved in the edit due to audio from the behind-the-scenes crew (01:21:31)</p> <p>—Lady Gaga's evolution as an artist (01:28:34)</p> <p><strong>If you haven't yet, please subscribe to be notified of future episodes, and share this podcast with others to help grow the show and spread the knowledge! And if you're on Apple Podcasts, a review would be very appreciated!</strong></p> <p><strong>Follow Art of the Shot:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artoftheshot.podcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtoftheShot">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/artoftheshot">Twitter</a></p> <p><strong>Derek Stettler:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/directfromderek">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Tarsem:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0802248">IMDb</a></p> <p><strong>Jeff Cronenweth:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0188729">IMDb</a></p>
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