Director and Cinematographer | Michael Coleman

Michael Coleman is an award-winning director and cinematographer and for over twenty years has focused on making films about audio, music, and the creatives who bring them to life.
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Description: In this segment, we delve into various aspects of cinematography and video editing, from getting started in the field to handling specific challenges like indoor shoots with large windows. We also discuss favorite films about the creative process, experiences on notable projects like Dune, and the potential impact of technologies like ICVFX on production workflows. Tune in for an enlightening discussion!
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00:00:00 Intro
00:35:10: What is some simple advice for getting into cinematography and video editing?
00:37:41: What are some favorite films about audio, music, or the creative process?
00:39:22: How do you approach telling a company’s story in a long format like a doc or series?
00:44:09: Do clients always agree to being sent kits for remote interviews?
00:45:24: Can you talk about your experiences on Dune and the 12 Vimeo films that are “Staff Picks”?
00:49:55: Where can we see examples of your latest work?
00:51:26: Do you have interest in any VR 180 or 360 film making?
00:53:15: Was there a work that set a mark for you early on that inspired you to take this road in life?
00:55:25: What new tech are you integrating into your work flow?
00:57:31: What’s your solution when dealing with indoor shoots where there is a large window that you can’t avoid?
00:59:00: When do you decide that you need to hire a sound mixer?
00:59:18: Have you played with Time Lapse?
01:00:11: Do you use auto focus in any situations or do you rely on manual focus pull via the camera operator?
01:01:29: Have you done any work with ICVFX or virtual production? What do you think of how ICVFX will change production workflows?
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Tags: Cinematography, Video Editing, Learning, Favorite Films, Audio, Music, Creative Process, Company Story, Documentary, Series, Remote Interviews, Dune, Vimeo, Staff Picks, Latest Work, VR 180, VR 360, Film Making, Inspiration, New Tech, Workflow, Indoor Shoots, Large Window, ND Film, Lens Filter, Sound Mixer, Time Lapse, Auto Focus, Manual Focus, Camera Operator, ICVFX, Virtual Production, Production Workflows