EXPLORING THE WORLD OF VIRTUAL SETS w/ Ryan Bellgardt (Boiling Point Media)

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The technology of filmmaking is constantly evolving. Back in the day, we used rear projection to make it look like you were sitting in a driving car. Then we figured out green screens to place our actors wherever we wanted. Now we have virtual sets. If you've watched The Mandalorian, you probably know that nearly the whole darn show is shot on a LED virtual set called "The Volume". What you may not know is that virtual sets and the brilliant "Unreal Engine" software that makes them possible is being used right here right now in Oklahoma.

Today we talk to our old pal, Ryan Bellgardt, who is no stranger to the show. It's been a while since we've checked in with him to see what he's been up to. Turns out, he's been up to A LOT! Enjoy the conversation and be sure to check him out along with Boiling Point Media.

www.boilingpointmedia.com

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SHOW NOTES:

2:52 - We're obsessed with Alone on History Channel

12:00 - What's Boiling Point Media been up to?

26:36 - How do you create the virtual sets?

29:42 - Dealing with lighting

35:35 - How much rotoscoping do you have to do?

40:06 - Replacing the background

42:26 - How much of an effect do virtual sets have on your budget?

46:27 - Recording sound in a virtual set

51:30 - Be a student at heart

56:18 - Advice for the young filmmaker

1:01:12 - Reach out to Ryan!

1:02:55 - Brian, Kelly, and Nick relearn improv!

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VINTAGE EPISODE- FILMMAKING & FAMILY MATTERS w/ Shelly & Jeremy D'Apolito

This week we take a walk down memory lane and revisit our conversation with the D'Apolitos. These two are full time filmmakers and very proud parents. But how do they raise a kid while working 14 hour days and traveling all the time for movie shoots? Anyone that wants to make a career in film will at some point face that question of how to have a family while still pursuing a career. Enjoy!

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UNDERSTANDING CAMERA DEPARTMENT w/ Phil Byrd (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, What Josiah Saw)

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Camera Department is probably one of the most sought after positions on the film set next to director and producer. The lenses, the cameras, the cool fancy doohickeys that make things look like, well, a movie! Today we talk to Phil Byrd, a long time veteran of the Oklahoma film industry as well as abroad. Phil is one of Oklahoma's top Assistant Camera Operators. He's also been our Director of Photography for Okie Show Show original sketches for literally since we got started. The dude has worked on basically everything. He's going to break down the positions of the camera department, the typical workflow, and we even nerd out on equipment! So strap in and enjoy the long overdue conversation with our pal, Phil Byrd.

If you want to learn more about camera operating, hit up Phil here:

@framefocusrecord

[email protected]

Also, enjoy this award winning 48 hour film that he DP'd!

https://youtu.be/vtWRj8hJZfQ

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SHOW NOTES:

2:14 - Kelly's camera oopsie

11:00 - Meet Phil!

12:50 - The lamest music video of all time

15:30 - Shooting with Real Housewives

17:30 - What is an assistant camera operator?

21:30 - The importance of reading your manuals

22:00 - The positions of the camera department

24:30 - The stress of being the 2nd AC

30:00 - Working with real film stock

35:00 - Being an AC doesn't necessarily prepare you to be a DP.

39:30 - The Terrible Tale of the Green 2nd AC

45:00 - Getting started in camera department

47:00 - All the different types of cameras

52:30 - What's special about certain lenses?

1:00:00 - It's so important to get along with people

1:04:00 - Hit him up online!

1:07:30 - GAME: Brian and Kelly Relearn Improv

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INTRODUCING THE EL RENO TV & FILM COMMISSION w/ Steve Maddox

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Ever since the Oklahoma Film Rebate program was expanded in 2020, Oklahoma has been just a-hustlin' and a-bustlin' with a whole new level of excitement. Alot of that excitement has been channeled into creating new sound stages and film commissions throughout the state. Today we talk to liaison of the the brand spanking new El Reno TV & Film Commission. El Reno is a smallish town west of OKC, but it is full of so many cool locations and infrastructure designed for the filmmakers looking for a spot to make their movie. Enjoy the conversation and book your shoot with them!

To learn more about the El Reno TV & Film Commission, visit their website at: www.ertvfilm.org/

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FIVE PENNY PICTURES TO THE RESCUE! w/ Andrew Appleyard

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Finding a decent camera to shoot your project can be tricky. Finding a decent camera rental house can be even trickier. Today we talk to Andrew Appleyard, the owner of Five Penny Pictures. They rent out a full Arri Alexa rig to anyone that needs it. The provide support, additional camera equipment, and even give technical advice. Check them out!

www.fivepennypictures.com

SHOW NOTES:

5:46 - What is Five Penny Pictures?

7:27 - What is an Arri Alexa and why is it so sexy?

10:47 - Being Arri-Certified

12:32 - Can people rent YOU?!

13:47 -What other goodies can people rent from you?

16:18 - What does the rental process look like?

19:37 - Do you require COI?

23:17 - Helping out with the insurance

27:30 - How did Five Penny Pictures come about?

30:30 - What are the future goals?

32:02 - Rental Red Flags!

36:59 - Reach out to www.fivepennypictures.com

38:00 - SCENE: The worst rental deal ever made

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As an actor, you feel like you're being judged all the time in order to get work. Well, that's because you are. But the gatekeeper that stands between you and that big break isn't who you'd expect. Today we look back on our conversation with Oklahoma's most successful casting directors, Chris Freihofer and get his insight on the world of acting, finding success, and how landing those roles actually works.

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SECRETS OF THE ON-SET ARMORER w/ Range 405

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You love watching John Wick shoot up the bad guys, or Black Widow kick butt with me many many many guns. But behind each of those amazing action sequences, there is an armorer that maintains all on set weapons, keeps every safe and secure, and helps make the experience as realistic as possible. Today we sit down and talk to Matt Moulton, owner of Range 405. He specializes in weapons training and on set armorer work in the oklahoma film industry. And the dude is just a badass. Enjoy this conversation with an open mind and find ways to keep your action movie as safe as possible.

www.range405.com

www.okctactical.com

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SHOW NOTES:

14:11- Matt's military history

17:00- What does an armorer do?

18:24- Training actors around guns

25:00- Using proper guns for shooting blanks

29:00- Safety procedures when dealing with firearms

36:00- Training with various types of rounds

39:30- Misconceptions of the armorer

44:30- What happens if the cops show up?

48:30- Movie style exit wounds

50:30- Advice for the young filmmaker that needs guns in their film

58:00- Reach out to them!

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Another week, another vintage episode! Way back in season 1, we spoke to two Oklahoma based standup comedians about the art of standup. How do you get started? How do you recover from bombing a set? Enjoy the conversation! And maybe check out a local open mic and try it out for yourself.

Want to learn more about Oklahoma City's standup comedy scene? Check out www.okccomedy.com

GETTING TO KNOW THE CHEROKEE FILM OFFICE w/ Jen Loren

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It's no secret that Oklahoma has a ton of Native tribes and a vast Native American history. With more and more work coming to our great state, our Native workers and ready to fill up crews a casting notices. The Cherokee Nation Film Office is here to get those folks to work. Their mission: to increase the presence of Native Americans in every level of the film and television industries, while creating opportunities for economic development and jobs in the Cherokee Nation. Today we talk to Jen Loren, the Cherokee Film Office director.

Want to learn more about the Cherokee Film Office? Check out their website at www.cherokee.film . While you're at it, get to know the nation as a whole at www.cherokee.org!

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SHOW NOTES:

07:20- What does the Cherokee Film Office do?

11:30- What locations do you represent on your website?

18:30- How does one get on the cast/crew directory?

22:00- How do you know your are a Cherokee citizen?

32:40- The many achievements of a 2 year old film office

36:30- Scholarships!

45:00- Reach out to the Cherokee Film Office!

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The Basics of Short Form Improv

OMG it's Kelly's first appearance on the podcast! In this week's vintage episode we explore the very basics of short form improv. Enjoy as we struggle through some simple warmups and play games like you would see on "Who's Line Is It Anyway". We are not professionals! But we sure do enjoy playing and having fun.

Interested in getting involved with the OKC Improv scene? Check out OKCImprov.com to find out how to get plugged in.

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UNDERSTANDING SCRIPT SUPERVISING w/ Amanda Higo (Bomb City, In the Rough, Boomtown)

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A movie is a giant puzzle piece shot completely out of sequence. That's why jobs like the script supervisor exist: to make sense of it all when it's time to cut it together. Today we talk to Oklahoma's highly sought after scripty, Amanda Higo (formerly known as Amandy Gonzalez). She's been a professional script supervisor for nearly a decade and knows a thing or two about continuity and eye lines. Oh yeah, what's an eye line? Listen to our conversation to find out!

Want to reach out to Amanda? Email her at [email protected] or visit her on instagram @filmgirlmandy.

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SHOW NOTES:

5:30- What is a script supervisor?

8:15- Why is having a scripty so important?

10:45- What the crap are eye lines?

13:48- Script supervising software: Shot Designer

16:00- What does prep look like?

23:30- What's in a script supervisor's tool kit?

35:30- Working on commercials and the point of the stopwatch

40:00- What are you NOT responsible for?

41:30- How did you get started?

48:00- What are some ways people can learn to do the job?

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