From Rental House to the Oscars: Tips from a Pro Cinematographer

[@brendanharris8678]

I have known Matt since he was a kid. It's no surprise he has made such a great career - he always had something special about him. Smart, confident and tons of empathy, even when he was a boy. A role model for other kids who want to get into film and are willing to put in the hard yards as Matt did.

[@matt-porwoll]

Thanks so much Luc for having me on! It was a great conversation and I’m always thrilled to talk about all things documentary cinematography. Thanks everyone for watching!

[@LucForsyth]

Thank YOU Matt, was a great conversation!

[@DialloMoore503]

Thank YOU!

[@WhySteve]

I always put my best foot forward, so good clients often think I'm fully booked when I'm really fully open but I don't want to announce I'm free to not come across as desperate for work, because then you get those clients that take advantage. Still trying to find the balance lol, but it's comforting to see that it happens to the PRO's too. Great video like always!!

[@LucForsyth]

Haha, maybe there’s no balance? Who knows, I haven’t found it anyways…

[@WhySteve]

When you do, put it in your course! ;)

[@RileyEndicott]

I remember watching Cartel land right before traveling to Lebanon to do my first international doc shoot. It’s an incredible film. Very cool to hear from Matt!

[@LucForsyth]

Nice! I saw it under fairly similar circumstances myself! Very inspiring

[@BryceDocherty]

I learned who Matt was after watching The Trade. Super emotional series. I love him and Matt Heineman's style. Awesome interview Luc.

[@LucForsyth]

That’s where we met - I shot second unit for Matt!

[@BryceDocherty]

@@LucForsyth what!!!! On The Trade!!!! That's super cool. Amazing series. The operator who ran on the train with them, wooweeee. I know you have been on the beast before. That's really cool.

[@VizualSamurai]

Great conversation! Really thanks for that!

[@LucForsyth]

You're very welcome...thanks to Matt for being easy to talk to!

[@johnclay7644]

informativ video thanks Luc

[@LucForsyth]

Thanks john!

[@runhaar1]

Fantastic video as always!

[@LucForsyth]

thanks Alex!

[@r.m.montano7413]

Casually refreshing the KZbin page, and this video appeared with only 6 views. Am I the first one to formally comment? Hope so. I'm happy to inform myself about Documentary Film before studying it in university next month.

[@LucForsyth]

I think you're the second - but so close!

[@r.m.montano7413]

@@LucForsyth 👌

[@blood399]

Great video 👍 very informative. Thank you 🙏

[@LucForsyth]

You’re very welcome!

[@marcoandreace]

Thanks for sharing such a precious interview. Even if it's just a small part of it, I really enjoyed it. Love all the contents you're bringing here for us beginners in this awesome world.

[@LucForsyth]

Happy to help, glad you liked it!

[@AkaBull]

😊 Interesting how this was shot in two different locations, made to feel like one. Noice!!

[@LucForsyth]

All credit to Matt for setting up such a nice frame!

[@AkaBull]

@@LucForsyth 👏👏👏

[@powermfp1]

You put out great content, thank you for all you do. I can imagine it is a lot of work!

[@LucForsyth]

You’re very welcome!

[@brianmengini]

I actually reached out to Matt H’s production company for an internship a few months back.

[@LucForsyth]

Nice! Any luck?

[@brianmengini]

@@LucForsyth I got a reply but I think bc I’m not base in nyc, I didn’t get anywhere further. It’s a start tho. Taking your networking and always being ready advice to heart :)

[@shamiksanyaldop]

Why there's a bottle of lotion in frame? lol Great Interview BTW!

[@LucForsyth]

Haha, it’s lens cleaner