Depth of Field

A seasoned illustrator and storyboard artist, Andrew Cherry, gives us an inside look at the industry along with valuable tips for improving our pre-production process with storyboards.

Are you lighting your videos properly? Hector Aranda, a gaffer with over 13 years of experience, shares the common mistakes people are making in lighting videos as well as simple tips for avoiding them. This episode is packed with insights on gear, transitioning from freelance to full-time employment & much more. Show Notes: https://theplot.io/012

Will and Chris Salvi give us a look at the mission behind their Chicago based production studio: to make sure their clients are succeeding with their investment in video. In this episode we talk about tactics for measuring success, using data to improve video strategy, recovering from mistakes and much more. Show Notes: https://theplot.io/011

On August 21st, 2017, a total solar eclipse crossed through Oregon and photographer Andrew Studer was there, at Smith Rock, to capture the most incredible moment of the whole event. We talk about the logistics and planning that went into capturing those shots, as well as the other experiences he’s had through his career of freelancing. Show Notes: https://theplot.io/010

Should you go to film school, or take advantage of new online classes? On this episode we discuss the pros and cons of both. Show Notes: https://theplot.io/009

Are you hindering your career by taking on too many roles? Show notes: https://theplot.io/008

What's it like working in Hollywood? Will gives us an inside look to his transition from corporate work in the Silicon Valley to pursuing his dream in the City of Angels. Show Notes: https://theplot.io/007

Practical tips & tricks for getting better audio in your productions, coming from a professional sound designer and music maker who's also recorded dialogue for AAA game titles. Show Notes: https://theplot.io/006

Jesee started with a strong passion for creating short films and was working as a waiter to support that dream. A few years later, and he found himself working at one of the best up and coming software companies in the Silicon Valley. Show Notes: https://theplot.io/005

Hear a journey through freelancing, starting a studio and accepting a full-time position as an in-house specialist. Jonathan talks about several aspects that make up great video production, including the art of design, having the right mindset and much more. Show Notes: https://theplot.io/004

Listen in as we discuss the motion graphics industry, navigating a wide variety of projects with different clients and how to maintain your creative energy. Show Notes: https://theplot.io/003

A 20 minute short film with 2.7M views!? Hear the motivation behind this quality independent project, what it's like working with Silicon Valley's elites and a frank discussion on the state of the visual effects industry. Show Notes: https://theplot.io/002

Adrian takes us through the ups and downs of a journey that led to him starting a motion graphics studio and storyboard software company. Show Notes: https://theplot.io/001