You're Not a DP Until You've Cut Your Own Material

Published: June 28, 2021, 6:26 a.m.

DP John Brawley drops wisdom from years in the trenches, plus insights into the development of Blackmagic Design.\n\nIn this episode, we talk about\u2026\n\n\nJohn Brawley\u2019s career journey and how he was able to keep moving forward toward his goal of being a cinematographer, even while going through rough patches.\n\nThe various jobs Brawley did in the film industry in his early days and how they served as a sort of film school for him.\n\nHow film work is a lifestyle and often doesn\u2019t leave much time for a personal life.\n\nWhy having to edit your own shots is vital to becoming a good cinematographer.\n\nThe formal education programs Brawley went through.\n\nBrawley\u2019s experience with Blackmagic cameras and how he\u2019s known the founder for a long time.\n\nWhat went into Blackmagic cameras\u2019 designs.\n\nThe factors that come into play for Brawley when choosing a camera for a shoot and other decisions a cinematographer must make that may be even more important than camera type.\n\nUnique challenges that come up when working on a TV series.\n\n\nLinks to Resources:\nBlackmagic Week - learn more here!\nYou can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right hand side.\n\nPlease like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram!\n\nAsk us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices