Richard Lutz Content and Creative

Today we are doing something a little different. This is not an interview where I connect with different creatives and learn about their creative journey. Instead I discuss my thoughts on the latest version of Adobe Premiere and what it means for filmmakers, editors and creatives. I have been a long time Adobe user. I absolutely love how their products have given creatives the ability to create work that matters. In this episode I break down some of the new features coming to Adobe Premiere and why I think they are significant. 

Render Time is back after a brief hiatus. On this episode of Render Time, I connected with Mighty Media Producer, Bardy Bonser. Brady got his big break working on the Ellen show. However, after spending a few years in LA he returned to Seattle where he is now working on projects for Microsoft and Xbox. In our conversation, we talk about the things that people can be doing to grow their careers. We also talked about the distractions that exist in LA and what filmmakers and creatives can do to remain focused on their craft.

On this episode of Render Time I connected with VML Senior Art Director, Ryan Dowling. Ryan and I met back in 2013 when we were both attending the VCU Brandcenter. After graduating from the Brandcenter Ryan was an Art Director at Crispin Porter + Bogusky where he created work for Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Hotels.com, Aspen Dental and others.It was also great to hear Ryan's perspective on the work that he has been involved with and how technology will continue to influence things. I also really enjoyed hearing his opinions on where commercial production is headed and how it is impacting agencies like VML. Learn more about Ryan here:http://ryandowling.com/Learn more about VML here:https://www.vml.com/

In this episode of Render Time I connect with copywriter Alex Frecon. During our conversation, Alex discusses how he got his start at working at Fallon in Minneapolis. Fallon is behind some of the biggest spots in the world including EDS Cat Herders, BMW Films and Holiday Inn Express. Alex also discusses his side projects including rapping, producing music videos and traveling to North Korea to play the mens national team in hockey and how these projects have helped shaped his voice as a creative.

In this week's episode of Render Time I talk with Matt Feury about the release of Avid Media Composer First. For more than 30 years Avid Media Composer has been the industry standard for edit systems. We discuss why editors should consider choosing Avid and why it still remains the go to edit system for many of the most accomplished editors and post-production professionals in Hollywood and around the world. Matt also briefly talks about Pro Tools First and how it provides aspiring musicians, sound engineers and audio mixers a great way to start to learn Pro Tools. Matt also offers a ton of great advice for those who are pursuing a career in Film and Television post-production and editorial on how they can get their career off the ground quickly.

In the latest episode of Render Time I connected with Allison from To The Wolves. Alison and I met when we were both studying Art Direction at the VCU Brandcenter. Since graduating she has worked at some of the biggest agencies in the world including Walrus, Y&R, DDB. She has recently left agency life to focus on her own creative endeavors with To The Wolves. During our conversation we discussed what motivated her to leave her 9 to 5 and start To The Wolves. We also discussed the challenges that she and her husband have faced along the way.

In this episode of Render Time I continue my conversation with legendary sound mixer, Vickie Sampson. During her career Vickie has worked on some of the biggest films in the world including Speed, Pirates of the Caribbean, Donnie Darko, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and many others. In part 2 of this interview, we also talk about Vickie's path into directing. We also discuss her latest project Shelby's Vacation and the challenges that she faced raising money and during production.

Render Time is back. In this episode I sit down and talk with legendary sound mixer, Vickie Sampson. During her career Vickie has worked on some of the biggest films in the world including Speed, Pirates of the Caribbean, Donnie Darko, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and many others. In part 1 of this 2 part interview, we also talk about the challenges of getting established in the business and what people can do to jump start their careers.  

In the latest episode of Render Time I talk with Reid Murphy. Reid made his way into the camera department after working as a production coordinator. He is now works with Movi systems on feature films and commercials. In this episode he goes into detail on how he made the pivot from being a coordinator and how worked towards becoming a camera operator. Follow Reid on Instagram.

In the latest episode of Render Time I talk with my good friend Mark Giles about the Virtual Reality and the impacts that it could possibly have on storytelling. We also discuss the huge opportunity that it could have for filmmakers willing to experiment with the technology.

In this episode of Render Time I talk with Bryan Cook. Bryan is the Executive Content Producer at Team One advertising in Los Angeles. We discuss his new book The Art of Short Form Content and what motivated him to write it. We also discuss the changes that he has seen in the number of outlets that

In the latest episode of Render Time I talk with Laura Holeman about the art and science of color grading. We discuss the growth of digital intermediates and the impact that it has had on post-production and visual effects. In this episode she also gives advice on how people can make the move to Los Angeles and what they can be doing to find work.

In the latest episode of Render Time I talk with Oly Mingo of North 40 Productions about their latest film, Lifted. We also discuss the challenges that they faced with a limited crew, limited resources and lack of snow.

In episode 03 of Render Time we talk with Scott Witthaus. Scott is a professor at the VCU Brandcenter and an editor at 1708 Editorial in Richmond, VA. In this episode we talk about the latest updates from Apple, Adobe and Microsoft and what it means for editors and post-production professionals.

In episode 02 of Render Time we talk with Griffin Hammond of Bloomberg News. In our discussion we talk about how he went from being involved in a Youtube channel to covering presidential politics.

In the first episode of Render Time we talk with Joey Clift about how he got his start in comedy and suggestions for those who are or have recently moved to Los Angeles.