How important is the camera you use?

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How important is the camera you use?

FromCandela: Photography & Cinematography Masters

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35 minutes

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May 6, 2020

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In this episode, hosts Alan Schaller and Christopher Hooton consider to what extent fancy cameras and equipment bring you better results, how this differs in terms of photography and film, and the hidden advantages of lower-end kit.

Released:

May 6, 2020

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (43)

The world's best photographers and cinematographers, in conversation with Alan Schaller and Christopher Hooton.

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Wes Anderson's cinematographer Bob Yeoman: Oscar-nominated director of photography Robert Yeoman ASC talks to Chris and Alan about his long-running partnership with auteur Wes Anderson, the fastidious symmetry the pair keep to, and what it was like shooting on a moving train in India for 'The Dar... by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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Welcome to Candela: In the very first episode, Alan and Chris discuss their paths into photography and cinematography, how they think about the respective disciplines, and how they intersect. Find out what to expect from the show, ahead of guests arriving in the next few ep... by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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Fight Club cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth: Alan and Chris talk to Oscar nominee Jeff Cronenweth about the groundbreaking visuals of Fight Club, how he went about balancing the visuals and intricate dialogue in The Social Network, and whether there's a downside to VFX however perfect it is. by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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How important is the camera you use?: In this episode, hosts Alan Schaller and Christopher Hooton consider to what extent fancy cameras and equipment bring you better results, how this differs in terms of photography and film, and the hidden advantages of lower-end kit. by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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Titling work (or 'There are 4 kinds of title'): Giving work a title can be an awkward thing. Too ambiguous? Not ambiguous enough? What about commercial or categorisation considerations? Alan and Chris chew all this over, Chris gives his theory that there are generally four kinds of title, and the pair... by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
27 min listen
A note on coronavirus: A little housekeeping to clear up how the podcast will operate during the outbreak, and why it's business as usual for us. by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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Game of Thrones and Ozark director Daniel Sackheim: Dan Sackheim has become a go-to director for television in Hollywood, directing episodes of Game of Thrones, Ozark, Better Call Saul, True Detective, The Leftovers and other major shows. He joins Alan Schaller and Christopher Hooton to discuss the specif... by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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Compromise: Almost all projects – from amateur to the highest levels – involve sacrifices, but when should you make concessions and when should you stick to your guns? In this episode, hosts Alan Schaller and Christopher Hooton discuss compromise in creativity. by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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Cristina Mittermeier: How does lighting and lens choice work underwater? Photographer Cristina Mittermeier joins hosts Alan Schaller and Christopher Hooton to discuss the majesty and the difficulty of shooting marine life, 'split photography' that captures both what's beneath... by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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64 min listen
Where in the world to shoot?: Alan's often asked which his favourite countries are to shoot in. In this episode, he and Chris discuss the unique visual aspects to different environments around the world, and what the pair do to get the most out of travelling – both creatively and rec... by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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Vincent Peters: Vogue and GQ portrait photographer Vincent Peters joins Alan Schaller and Christopher Hooton to discuss modern celebrity, the need to leave something "unavailable" in an image, and the possibility that digital content is becoming to our brains what plast... by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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The relationship between camera and subject: You've got a great scene or subject in front of you, now where are you going to position the camera? Angles and perspectives are the focus of this episode, with hosts Alan Schaller and Christopher Hooton explaining how they think about them both in terms... by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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What even is 'fine art photography'?: 'Fine art' is a term that helped to get photography taken seriously, but is the distinction still useful? We discuss the false dichotomy of 'art' and 'non-art', and the generally blurry genres in photography.Hosts: Alan Schaller, Christopher Hooton by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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When does a photo become digital art?: Technology has blurred the lines between that which is candid and that which is created. But is one more legitimate than the other? We try and talk constructively about editing, the differences between art created in-camera and on-computer, and a future ... by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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Ray Collins: Ocean photographer Ray Collins talks to hosts Alan Schaller and Christopher Hooton about the anatomy of a wave, risking life and limb for 'the shot', and how a severe injury down a coal mine led to an unlikely career in photography. by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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There Will Be Blood cinematographer Robert Elswit: Oscar-winning director of photography Robert Elswit joins hosts Alan Schaller and Christopher Hooton to discuss his long-running partnership with director Paul Thomas Anderson, making the sky rain frogs in 'Magnolia', going fruit shopping with Daniel Day... by Candela: Photography & Cinematography Masters
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67 min listen

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How important is the camera you use?

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