Feb 7, 2021
EPISODE 87 - GREGOR WILSON - Production Manager
Team Deakins speaks with Gregor Wilson in this episode and looks closely at the role of production manager. Gregor tells us that one of the first important things he does is hiring the right crew and working to lock in the budget. We learn about Bond companies and the...
Feb 3, 2021
EPISODE 86 - CALEB DESCHANEL - Cinematographer
Team Deakins sits down with cinematographer Caleb Deschanel for a great conversation. We learn about his experiences on the “Black Stallion”, “Being There”, “The Right Thing” and “The Natural”. We talk about the key to being really good in the craft...
Jan 31, 2021
EPISODE 85 - MICHAEL LERMAN - Assistant Director
Team Deakins has a great conversation with assistant director, Michael Lerman. Michael breaks down the job in detail starting from the beginning in prep through the shoot. He tells us it starts with the schedule which is a challenge that never ends during the production....
Jan 27, 2021
EPISODE 84 - MATTHEW LIBATIQUE - Cinematographer
We speak with Matty Libatique in this episode. In our conversation, he shares his experiences of working with director Darren Aronofsky as well as working with director Spike Lee. He touches on the importance of proper exposure in your footage and learning from each film...
Jan 24, 2021
EPISODE 83 - DAVID MULLEN - Cinematographer
Team Deakins has the opportunity to talk with cinematographer David Mullen. We learn lots of specifics about the shooting and lighting of the film Northfork. He really breaks it all down for us. We also speak in detail about the different ways of flashing film and why you...