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We, Joseph Carpenter (Carpe) and Jacob Lauritzen (Zen), moonlight as YouTubers and podcasters. In our show, The Carpe and Zen Show, we talk about movies, tv shows, comics, filmmaking, and pop culture. Thanks for listening! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

Carpe and Zen


    • Jun 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Unboxing the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 72:34


    In this episode of the show, we open our new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and accessories. We give our first impressions and we explain why we got them. Thanks for listening!

    We're Building Our Dream Studio!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 57:24


    Thanks for listening to Season 3 Episode 6 of The Carpe and Zen Show a podcast about filmmaking. In this episode of the show, we give an update on our latest feature (we just finished the first complete edit) and we talk about the dream studio that we are going to start building in the fall! Thanks for listening. For more, please check out our website at https://www.carpeandzen.com.

    Making a Feature Film in Five Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 85:23


    We've been busy since our last episode. Joseph and I helped our friends at Burning Bulb Productions to make their latest feature film, Faded Memories. We both acted in it and Joseph was the DP for the project. In this episode, we talk about our experience working on the film, talk about upcoming projects, and catch up on recent movies and TV shows. Thanks for listening!

    I Guess We're Making Another Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 68:21


    Thanks for listening to The Carpe and Zen Show! On this episode of the show, we talk about the slow process of editing our feature, Ace of Hearts, the next movie we're going to make with some friends, what we would do if we had $30,000 to buy camera equipment, and what we thought of WandaVision. Please check out our website at https://www.carpeandzen.com/podcast

    Making The Mandalorian on a Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 68:15


    In this episode, we talk about how Matt Workman (Cinematography Database) is using virtual production techniques (like on The Mandalorian) to make movies on a budget. We also talk about what we've been watching lately and the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro. This is Episode 3 of Season 3 of The Carpe and Zen Show. #MattWorkman #VirtualProduction #TheMandalorian ----- LINKS FROM THE SHOW ----- * Matt Workman explains virtual production: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EGlAIjLF_M * Cinematography Database: http://www.cinematographydb.com/ ----- WATCH THE SHOW ----- * Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f7efupOTxIs * Watch our podcast channel on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UChzHJ1vrs6dO3HSQCplv4yg ----- LISTEN TO THE SHOW ----- * Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/carpe-and-zen/id1378037181 * Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/carpe-and-zen * Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1262228 * Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yOGRkNDE0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz * Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1378037181 * Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/SG3o * Radio Public: https://play.radiopublic.com/carpe-and-zen-GE2OPP * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IIhNf758888bWnpcH1nQx ----- FOLLOW US ----- * Website: https://carpeandzen.com/podcast * Facebook: https://facebook.com/carpeandzen

    I'm Sorry Your Dragon Show Ended Dumb

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 61:31


    Thanks for listening to The Carpe and Zen Show, a podcast by filmmakers for filmmakers. In this episode, we talk about our current film projects, the Golden Globe Nominations, and what we've been watching lately, including Game of Thrones.

    Joseph Talks About His Movie "Strange Friends"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 65:37


    We're back for another season! Welcome to Season 3 of The Carpe and Zen Show. In this episode, Joseph talks about what it was like cutting 25lbs in 3 weeks to play a drug dealer in the feature film, "Strange Friends" from director Gary Lee Vincent and our distribution partners, Burning Bulb Productions. Thanks for listening!

    The Part-Time Filmmaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 67:56


    Hey everybody! Thanks for listening to the Carpe and Zen Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the progress of our movie, Ace of Hearts, and a new documentary we're working on. We also talk about how Warner Brothers' decision to stream their 2021 movie releases the same day as their theatrical releases will affect the market and we think about what cinema camera we need for future feature projects. Thanks for listening! You can subscribe to our newsletter, The Part-Time Filmmaker, at https://carpeandzen.substack.com. Learn more at our website, https://www.carpeandzen.com.

    The Disney Investor Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 112:34


    Jacob and Joseph talk about all the of the upcoming movies and shows that Disney announced during their recent investor call. What are you excited to watch?

    Do We Need a Sales Agent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 94:05


    Welcome back to the Carpe and Zen Show! In this episode, we talk about what we did for Thanksgiving, Joseph's new TV, whether we need a sales agent for our feature film, Ace of Hearts, and the most recent episode of The Mandalorian. Thanks for watching and thanks for listening! This episode was recorded on November 30, 2020.

    We Are Thankful for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 77:55


    For this Thanksgiving Week, we wanted to take some time and say thank you for the things we are most grateful for, including each of you. We also are thankful for The Mandalorian, so we talk about that and a few other things. Thanks for listening and being part of this journey! What are you thankful for? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    Taking an Early Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 66:34


    It's been seven days since Joseph was laid off. What's he doing with his free time? We talk about that and more in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    So, Joseph Got Fired ...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 62:44


    Times are tough. During our latest episode of the podcast, Joseph reveals that he was laid off from his job. We also talk about our meeting with a movie distributor, DaVinci Resolve 17, and The Mandalorian. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    In Case the World Ends, We Talked About The Mandalorian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 86:43


    On the eve of the presidential election, we talk about the first episode of season two of The Mandalorian. We also talk about everything under the sun, including a little bit about the election. Stay safe out there! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    The Best Microphone for Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 68:59


    We've been doing some research lately on microphones for podcasting. A lot of people seem to think that the best mic is the Shure SM7B. We talk about that and other recent products as we think about what we should purchase in the future. What do you think? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    I Try to Convince Joseph to Buy a Cinema Camera

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 66:07


    I really want a cinema camera. I think it would be sweet. In this episode of the Carpe and Zen Show, we talk about cinema cameras, including the Panasonic Lumix BGH-1, and I try to convince Joseph to buy us a cinema camera. This is our conversation. #BGH1 #BMPCC6K #BMPCC4K #REDKomodo -----FOLLOW US----- Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/carpeandzenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carpeandzenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carpeandzenTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/carpeandzenWeb: https://www.carpeandzen.comEmail: carpeandzen@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    The Perfect Video Editing Rig

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 63:00


    In this episode, we talk about editing software and hardware and dream about what our perfect video editing rig would be. What would you want in your dream editing machine? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    The Wild Bunch Film Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 74:04


    As we consider whether to start our own film festival, we talk about a local film festival that Joseph went to last week. And, of course, we get off track and talk about movies, cameras, lenses, etc. Oh, and Joseph pitches an idea for a movie. What do you think? Should we make it? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    Do We Even Have Time for This?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 60:51


    We have a serious conversation about starting their own film festival in the Gila Valley. What do you think? Should we do it? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    What Do You Need to Get Started on YouTube?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 64:41


    We talk about trailers for upcoming shows on Disney Plus then talk about the equipment someone needs to get started on YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    Should We Start a Film Festival?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 59:40


    Josephposes the question, “Should we start a film festival”? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    The Mulan Boycott and New Rules for the Oscars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 78:27


    Welcome back to the show and thanks for listening! In this episode, Joseph and Jacob talk about the controversies surrounding Disney's live-action Mulan that was released on September 4th on Disney Plus. We also talk about new diversity rules for Best Picture nominees for the Academy Awards. We hope you enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    Wakanda Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 41:30


    Welcome back to The Carpe and Zen Show! In this episode, we talk about the passing of Chadwick Boseman, upcoming movies, and some equipment we're thinking about getting. Thanks for listening! FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carpeandzen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carpeandzen Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/carpeandzen Web: https://www.carpeandzen.com Email: carpeandzen@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    The Batman (and Making Content for Distance Learning)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 69:16


    Welcome back to the Carpe and Zen Show! In this episode, we talk about what we thought of the teaser for the new The Batman movie as well as our thoughts on making content for distance learning. We hope you enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    Let's Talk About Lighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 68:31


    In this episode, we talk about our experience lighting our feature film, Ace of Hearts (https://www.aceofheartsfilm.com). #podcast #filmmaking #lighting SPONSOR: Please support our sponsor, Filmmaker Merch. Filmmaker Merch celebrates the spirit of independent filmmakers. You can find our line of t-shirts and hoodies on our website: https://www.carpeandzen.com/shop. PODCAST: Search for "Academy of Creators Podcast" wherever you listen to podcasts. WEBSITE: https://www.academyofcreators.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/acadofcreators INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/acadofcreators TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/acadofcreators NOTE: This episode was originally uploaded to our other podcast, Academy of Creators Podcast. We've decided since then that it should be uploaded here instead. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    Filmmaker Fails and Finding That Secret Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 54:18


    Welcome back to the show! This episode is sponsored by our clothing brand, Filmmaker Merch. Filmmaker Merch celebrates the spirit of independent filmmakers. You can find our line of t-shirts and hoodies on our website: https://www.carpeandzen.com/shop. In this episode of the show, we do a little follow up on our last episode, talk about some failures in our most recent production, and talk about recent independent films that we like. NOTES: Joseph talked about Max Reload and the Nether Blasters. You can see it on Amazon Prime here: https://www.amazon.com/Reload-Nether-Blasters-Greg-Grunberg/dp/B08BJV9RM2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YI3C6TZQ1P41&dchild=1&keywords=max+reload&qid=1597186291&s=instant-video&sprefix=max+relo%2Cprime-instant-video%2C198&sr=1-1-catcorr Jacob talked about Pandemic by Darius Britt. You can see it on his YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Prq3wKpSqSU *This episode was originally uploaded as an episode of our other podcast, Academy of Creators Podcast. We've since decided to uploaded it here instead. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    What Do You Really Need in a Camera?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 70:11


    Jacob and Joseph talk about their filmmaking experience to this point and some of the recent cameras that have been announced to answer the question, "What do you really need in a camera?" NOTE: We originally uploaded this episode under the name, "Academy of Creators Podcast," but we decided we wanted to put it on this channel instead. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    Our Favorite Movies from 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019 51:16


    We had a lot of fun going to the movies in 2018 and in this episode we each list our top 5 movies for the year. Want to know which ones we chose? Please listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    The Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 47:09


    We tried to stream this episode to Facebook Live, but it kind of failed. The recording was fine though! We talk about our goals for 2019 for our business and why we create what we do. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    We Talk About Goals Eventually

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 67:40


    Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, welcome to the Carpe and Zen Show! This is episode 8, "We Talk About Goals Eventually." And we do. We eventually talk about goals, but before that we talk about a few others topics (movies, etc.). Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    Mexico, Monetization, and Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 48:28


    It's been a while, but we're glad to be back and we want to make it a regular thing! How does weekly sound? Would you listen each week? Please let us know and check out our new website at http://carpeandzen.com/cz. In this episode of The Carpe and Zen Show, Joseph is back from Mexico, we are monetized, and we have news out of Marvel. That and more on Episode 007. You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXFYikwEROoId2Ez4PA5ZQ/videos --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    What is Instagram TV?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 25:27


    This week Instagram announced IGTV (Instagram TV). What is it? Please listen to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    Jurassic World | Spoiler Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 18:38


    We saw Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom on preview night and we recorded ourselves talking about it. Did you see the movie? I hope so because this review is full of spoilers. So, watch it then listen to what we thought. What did you think? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    The Carpe and Zen Show | Episode 001 | Ready Player One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2018 48:26


    Here is our review of Ready Player One right after watching the Steven Spielberg movie. Tell us what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    The Carpe and Zen Show | Episode 002 | Pacific Rim: Uprising

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2018 22:31


    Here is our review right after watching Pacific Rim: Uprising. Warning: Spoilers ahead! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    The Carpe and Zen Show | Episode 003 | Marvel Panel (GVCC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2018 44:32


    This is the audio from our live Marvel Cinematic Universe Panel at the 2018 Gila Valley Comic Con. Tell us what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

    The Carpe and Zen Show | Episode 004 | Avengers: Infinity War

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2018 44:59


    Now we're being hosted on Anchor! Welcome! In this episode, Jacob and Joseph talk spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War. Thanks for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carpeandzen/support

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