The Ultimate Vérité Experience on "The Trade"

Showtime’s “The Trade” was the hardest thing I’ve ever shot. But the experience of filming this true vérité series informed everything I’ve done since. Want to know about building a team capable of capturing stories of this magnitude? Want to know more about gaining trust and getting access to sensitive stories? Then you’ve come to right place. _____________________________________ 🔗 VIDEO LINKS 🔗 “The Trade” Trailer:    • The Trade 2018   Official Trailer   SHOWTIME   American Cinematographer: Perspectives on a Crisis https://theasc.com/articles/the-trade... Canon C300MKII: https://bhpho.to/3SSuBRC Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8: https://bhpho.to/49LiXxV Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM: https://bhpho.to/46RzZJd Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM: https://bhpho.to/45uXnen Canon 24mm f/1.4 L II USM prime: https://bhpho.to/3UzpKGq Canon 50mm f/1.2 L II USM prime: https://bhpho.to/49pZiDb Litepanels Astra 6x: https://bhpho.to/3OADUTQ Sennheiser G4 Transmitter / Receiver Kit: https://bhpho.to/3FgTMG5 Sanken COS-11D: https://bhpho.to/3Fdddjb Camera Mic: https://bhpho.to/3ZSG9GE Sennheiser G4 Plug-In Transmitter (w/ Phantom Power): https://bhpho.to/3ZS8tsF ThinkTank Pouches: https://bhpho.to/3S16iky _____________________________________ 📖 CHAPTERS 📖 0:00 Intro 1:01 Logistical Challenges 1:36 Choosing the Crew 4:36 Creating a Unified Look 5:32 The Camera Package 6:29 The Lens Package 7:21 The Lighting Package 7:49 The Sound Package 9:18 Using the Limitations to our Advantage 9:55 Use of Perspective 11:47 Trust-Building & Access 14:10 Conclusion _____________________________________ 🎥🎧💥 MY EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR THE FILMS I SHOOT 💥🎧🎥 🎥 A CAM https://bhpho.to/3LWIafd B CAM https://bhpho.to/3Fi9lgU PRIMARY ZOOMS https://bhpho.to/46J9oO8 PRIMARY PRIMES https://bhpho.to/48Tpypn LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM https://bhpho.to/46RzZJd TRIPOD https://bhpho.to/48v7HFx Want to see how I configure my handheld rig?    • Handheld Camera Build   🎧 CAMERA MIC https://bhpho.to/3QgAgzO WIRELESS TX/RX https://bhpho.to/3FgTMG5 LAVALIER https://bhpho.to/3Fdddjb Want to see my audio configuration when doing my own sound?    • Camera Audio Configuration   💡 KEY LIGHT https://bhpho.to/3SMcQnK FILL LIGHT https://bhpho.to/3ZWC3gB ACCENT LIGHTS https://bhpho.to/40Ebm0F PRACTICAL LIGHTS https://bhpho.to/46hJlgs MINIATURE LIGHTS https://bhpho.to/41f3Iu2 Want to see my full lighting package and how I use it?    • Doc Interview Lighting Package   _____________________________________ DISCLAIMERS This video is not sponsored by any brand, and most of the gear discussed in the video is equipment I personally bought and own. On occasion, however, videos may feature equipment that has been provided by outside brands, which I will always point out. My review of these products are always without bias and are only shown because I would personally recommend their use. Many of the external links to products in my videos are affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you if purchases are made using these links and those purchases help me continue to provide free content on this channel.