Episode Details

In this episode, we get into detail about:

• The positions that are involved in an average film crew.
• Keeping up with technology and staying current in the industry.
• Balancing marriage and an aspiring film career.
• Maintaining a positive atmosphere on set.

About The Featured Director of Photography:

Les Gaddis has had a passion for cinematography since the age of 12, when he started working as an event camera operator for his family’s videography business in New Orleans, Louisiana. Les has filmed 2 feature films, 15 short films, 13 music videos, 19 commercials and promotional videos, worked on 3 TV shows and covered over 500 events.

Let’s Set the Scene:

This scene was done for a camera test to see how the Blackmagic Production 4k camera handled lights that i’m accustomed to using. Adriana Rodriguez walks to the window. She is waiting on her boyfriend to come home. She realizes after time passes, he’s not coming home.

Equipment List:

• Cameras: Blackmagic Production 4k
• Lenses: Helios 44-2 58mm, Jupiter 85mm 1.2, Rokinon 14mm T3.1
• Lights: 1 – 1k Mole Richardson, 2-750w Pars,  3 Location lights.
• Dolly, Dimmer
• Water hose for rain

The Why:

I’m a huge fan of cooler tones in film.  I felt giving this scene a cool feel just made sense in the context that Adriana is waiting at home, disappointed that her boyfriend isn’t coming.  I wanted the rain at the window to roll off of her face.  I still wanted to give her a very soft key light.  The 1k with the shower curtain wr