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Go Creative Show is a place for revealing and informative interviews with A-list filmmakers. Hosted by Producer and Director Ben Consoli, each week we feature cinematographers, production designers, directors and producers to share behind the scenes experiences from the hottest movies and shows. Whether you're a brand new filmmaker or a film industry veteran, Go Creative Show will entertain, inform and make you a better filmmaker.

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    • TV & Film
    • 4.8 • 178 Ratings

Go Creative Show is a place for revealing and informative interviews with A-list filmmakers. Hosted by Producer and Director Ben Consoli, each week we feature cinematographers, production designers, directors and producers to share behind the scenes experiences from the hottest movies and shows. Whether you're a brand new filmmaker or a film industry veteran, Go Creative Show will entertain, inform and make you a better filmmaker.

    Winning Time Season 2 Cinematography (with Todd Banhazl, Ricardo Diaz, and John Matysiak)

    Winning Time Season 2 Cinematography (with Todd Banhazl, Ricardo Diaz, and John Matysiak)

    WINNING TIME season 2 director and cinematographer Todd Banhazl joins cinematographers John Matysiak and Ricardo Diaz to discuss their use of mixed formats to create an authentic '80s aesthetic. They shed light on their collaboration in bringing the Celtics vs. Lakers rivalry to life on screen, their seamless blend of drama and humor, collaboration as cinematographers, and Todd's story of going from cinematographer to director.
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    Gran Turismo Cinematography (with Jacques Jouffret)

    Gran Turismo Cinematography (with Jacques Jouffret)

    GRAN TURISMO director of photography Jacques Jouffret shares his adrenaline-inducing visual approach to creating this gripping and authentic racing film. We discuss his meticulous approach to capturing the racing world's intensity, blending realism and authenticity without relying on heavy VFX. Also find out about his meticulous approach to recreating the pivotal Nürburgring crash and much more.
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    • 51 min
    The Righteous Gemstones Cinematography (with Paul Daley)

    The Righteous Gemstones Cinematography (with Paul Daley)

    THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES director of photography Paul Daley breaks down his visual approach to season 3. We discuss the various camera movement, lighting, and lensing tricks he used to advance the latest season. Find out how the lotus scene was shot practically, how Paul makes studio sets look real, and so much more.
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    What you will learn in this episode   Shooting the Locust scene practically (02:26) Visual approach to season 3 (07:45) Using both Signature and Supreme lenses (16:35) Camera movement and lighting (20:35) Approach to night exteriors (25:33) Practical locations vs sets (29:12) Filming the racecar and monster truck scenes (36:43) Paul's favorite scene in season 3 (41:14) And more!  
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    • 48 min
    The Little Mermaid Cinematography (with Deon Beebe ACS ASC)

    The Little Mermaid Cinematography (with Deon Beebe ACS ASC)

    Disney's live-action adaptation of THE LITTLE MERMAID is a beautiful retelling of the beloved animated film. It's filled with the characters and songs you love while keeping it fresh and modern. Director of photography Deon Beebe ACS ASC shares how they used incredible rigs to pull off the spectaular underwater scenes.
    Deon and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss the inspriation from BBC's BLUE PLANET series, using different lens types above and below the water, cinematography tricks used when Ariel can't speak, why the Italian coast was perfect to portray the Caribbean, and so much more.
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    What you will learn in this episode   Bringing the animated film to life (03:26) Being inspired by BBC's BLUE PLANET (08:15) Filming the underwater world (11:30) Putting actors in rigs to simulate swimming (18:18) Using different lenses for above and below water (25:57) Why THE LITTLE MERMAID is so dark (28:11) Turning an Italian beach into the Caribbean (32:26) Why the underwater scenes were so difficult (40:33) Filming the shipwreck scenes (42:37) Cinematography tricks used when Ariel can't speak (46:01) Filming Under The Sea musical number (52:36) Dion's thoughts on the visual effects (54:27) And more!  
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    Twitter Facebook Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Podcasts iHeart Radio YouTube Show Links THE LITTLE MERMAID (2023) trailer THE LITTLE MERMAID on IMDb Follow Our Guest Dion Beebe’s Instagram Dion Beebe’s IMDb Follow Ben Consoli BC Media Productions BenConsoli.com Twitter Instagram  Follow Connor Crosby (producer)
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    • 58 min
    Beau is Afraid Cinematography (with Pawel Pogorzelski)

    Beau is Afraid Cinematography (with Pawel Pogorzelski)

    Cinematographer Pawel Pogorzelski returns to Go Creative Show to discuss his latest film Beau Is Afraid and his collaboration with director Ari Aster. Pawel shares his experience filming with the Sony Venice and Rialto extension system, how he creates a cohesive palette for the film's many different looks, and the lens and lighting choices that gave Beau Is Afraid its many unique and surreal looks. We also answer audience questions and take a deep dive into how Pawel creates "vulnerability" in his cinematography.
    Pawel does his best to explain what the film is about, but after watching the 3-hour odyssey and our interview with Pawel, we still aren’t completely sure… maybe that's the point? Regardless of your understanding, or even opinion of the movie, this interview will inspire and educate film enthusiasts and movie fans alike.
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    What you will learn in this episode How BEAU IS AFRAID was pitched to Pawel (01:31) Camera techniques to show anxiety (06:15) Using wide lenses (12:37) The different looks of BEAU IS AFRAID (16:27) Using an LED wall for the cruise ship scenes (22:35) Why the Sony Venice was the best choice (30:46) Relationship with camera operators (37:08) Not putting yourself in a genre box with cinematography (40:11) Pawel's philosophy as a cinematographer (42:14) And more! Go Creative Show is supported by:
    Sony Cine
    For the month of May 2023, Sony is offering special financing on their entire cinema line, and extended financing on the  VENICE and VENICE 2 cameras. Visit SonyCine.com for details.
     
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    • 53 min
    Elvis Cinematography (with Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS)

    Elvis Cinematography (with Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS)

    ELVIS director of photography Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS breaks down her incredible Oscar-nominated visual approach to the film. We discuss her great level of detail recreating iconic Elvis concerts, how different lenses were used for each of the decades, portraying Elvis’ internal struggles through evolving lighting, and more.
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    What you will learn in this episode Relationship with director Baz Luhrmann (03:17) How lens choice represented different time periods of ELVIS (06:10) Camera movement of ELVIS (13:20) The importance of meticulous prep (16:55) What to look for in a great camera operator (22:59) Lighting the Vegas hotel room (25:26) The evolving lighting in ELVIS (28:51) How historical accuracy can be a fun challenge (35:16) Detuning lenses for a custom look (36:33) Filming Elvis' last performance (41:13) And more!  
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    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
178 Ratings

178 Ratings

Story Lit Films ,

My favorite podcast

As a cinematographer this podcast is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. I listen to every episode and sometimes listen to an episode 2-3 times! Ben Consoli and Connor Crosby have crafted an amazing podcast that inspires and educated me to be a better filmmaker.

Matt Sweeney ,

Inspiring, informative, entertaining

I don’t know of any other podcast or place for this kind of behind the scenes information where you get such wonderful technical insight on how a show/movie is filmed. Sure you can subscribe to American Cinematographer, but Ben grounds his interviews with A-List DPs and filmmakers on a human level that makes you feel like anything is possible and you too can make your dreams come true.

This podcast covers all aspects of cinematography from the technical details of camera, lenses, lighting, blocking… to the lifestyle and relationship side of what its really like dedicating part of your life to a film.

If you’re a filmmaker or aspiring filmmaker I can’t recommend the Go Creative Show enough. I’ve been DPing for 10+ years and am always excited to listen to the next episode because I know I will learn something new. And better yet…be inspired for my next project knowing I have a new trick or two up my sleeve.

Thanks Ben for all of your dedication to this show and love for the movie making process.

Action!

Jdupiton3 ,

Great Show! Film Student Perspective

This show has been instrumental in furthering my education as to what it’s like to be working on a modern Film Set as a DP! Having just graduated Film School, this show has been ON IT! The Cinematographers who come on to the show are working on some of the biggest Films of the year including the Oscar winning Greg Fraser, who shot Dune! The Host, Ben Consoli is awesome and asks ALL the question we want to hear about how specific scenes were shot even down to the specific camera and lens package that they chose with the director. I’m trying to break into commercial and narrative film as a freelancer right now and this show has helped to steer me in the right direction! S/O Dallas!

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