We are pleased to share Episode II of The Making Of, where we talked shop with Oscar-nominated Cinematographer Larry Sher, ASC. Larry is an amazing DP with a long list of successful films including The Hangover series, Garden State, Kissing Jessica Stein, I Love You Man, Dan in Real Life, Due Date, Paul, The Dictator, War Dogs, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Joker.
In our conversation, Larry shares much about his backstory, filmmaking beginnings, and his real-world education about cinematography. We also hear about his longtime collaboration with director Todd Phillips and we do get confirmation that he’s working away on Joker 2. Check out our conversation at the link above.
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Film Book of the Month:
The Godfather Notebook
The most important unpublished work on one of the greatest films of all time, The Godfather, written before filming, by the man who wrote and directed it—Francis Ford Coppola, then only thirty-two years old—reveals the intense creative process that went into making this seminal film. With his meticulous notes and impressions of Mario Puzo’s novel, the notebook was referred to by Coppola daily on set while he directed the movie. The Godfather Notebook pulls back the curtain on the legendary filmmaker and the film that launched his illustrious career. Complete with an introduction by Francis Ford Coppola and exclusive photographs from on and off the set, this is a unique, beautiful, and faithful reproduction of Coppola’s original notebook. Get the book.
Partner Event of the Month:
The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival has created a creative community to network, be inspired, & thrive in this Mediterranean island paradise. Included in the “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee” by MovieMaker magazine, 100 Best-Reviewed Film Festivals on FilmFreeway, and as a 10 Best European Film Festivals by The Guardian. https://www.evolutionfilmfestival.com/
Resource of the Month:
Founded by Lawrence Sher, ASC (Joker, The Hangover), ShotDeck is the world’s largest library of fully searchable film and tv stills. A celebration of the moving image, each of their 300K shots are meticulously tagged in dozens of categories - from color to composition, lens and camera information, shooting location, and much more. This essential research tool is perfect for creatives and ad folks working on pitch decks, as well as filmmakers, students, and educators looking to discover images for inspiration on their next projects. From Pitch to Post - ShotDeck. We celebrate film, one beautiful shot at a time. www.shotdeck.com
Podcast Rewind:
May 2022: Episode I…
Sneak Preview
This Summer expect fresh episodes with friends including Mihai Malaimare, Scott Ressler, plus some directors, producers, veteran actors, and more. Stay tuned!
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