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Filming Tiny Creatures (with Tom Hugh-Jones) GCS245

Filming Tiny Creatures (with Tom Hugh-Jones) GCS245

FromGo Creative Show


Filming Tiny Creatures (with Tom Hugh-Jones) GCS245

FromGo Creative Show

ratings:
Length:
70 minutes
Released:
Nov 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Filming the word's smallest creatures for the Apple TV+ documentary series TINY WORLD was a giant undertaking. Learn how executive producer, writer and creator Tom Hugh-Jones got it done.  Tom and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the fundamentals of filming creatures in their natural habitat, the series' crazy short filming schedule and logistics, using probe lenses, why the dung beetle was the most challenging to film, and much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode How Tiny World is different from other nature docs (02:30) What an executive producer does (05:57) Why the shooting schedule was so quick (08:42) Logistics of shooting across the world (11:45) Pre-production and planning of nature docs (14:22) Fundamentals of filming nature (18:12) Essential coverage to tell a story (23:23) Camera and lens package (30:16) Using probe lenses and mirror prisms (32:34) How to avoid scaring animals while filming (35:39) Why dung beetles were most challenging to film (38:06) New challenges in season 2 of Tiny World (40:23) Carefully-chosen lighting equipment (47:23) The fun job of recording sound for nature docs (51:24) Why Avid was the best choice for post production (56:46) How Tom got into wildlife photography (01:00:29) Tips for aspiring nature photographers (01:06:57) And more! Go Creative Show is supported by: MZed - Education for Creatives PostLab - Stress-free collaboration for Final Cut Pro X   Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show Twitter Facebook Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Podcasts iHeart Radio YouTube Show Links Tiny World — Official Trailer l Apple TV+ Tiny World on Apple TV+ Tiny World on IMDb Phantom VEO Laowa Probe Lens Optex Excellence Probe Lens Follow Our Guest Tom Hugh-Jones' IMDb Follow Ben Consoli BC Media Productions BenConsoli.com Twitter Instagram  Follow Matt Russell Gain Structure Sound Twitter
Released:
Nov 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Go Creative Show is dedicated to creative professionals in the video, film, tv and music industries. Hosted by Ben Consoli, Director and owner of BC Media Productions. Each week Ben takes on topics relevant to the film making, video, music and visual arts worlds, talking about tools, talent, challenges and successes. A wide range of topics are discussed, as well as various special guests involved in both mainstream and independent creative production are invited to join in.