Scene Change

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A podcast highlighting the unique craftspeople the entertainment business depends on and how they navigate the dynamics of a changing industry.

Aaron M Smith & Danny Brown


    • Aug 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Scene Change

    Paper Zines And Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 32:37


    Our final episode of Season 1 Lisa Guerriero shares her zines with us

    Growing Through Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 44:55


    This week we enjoy talking through all things art, music, dance and film with Allison Scaglioti @silentgcoaching silentgentertainment.com

    Serving Cups For Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 34:55


    Join us for a conversation about coffee and operating with fellow camera operator Kako Oyarzun

    Keeping Good Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 27:50


    We talk with 1st AC Erica Chan about her new app for crew time card tracking   @thefreemeapp – thefreemeapp.com

    Skating By Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 33:38


    Aaron and Danny talk shop with operator Connor O'Brien about camera movement and choosing the right tool.  Also hear about his multiple scene changes from Editor to Pro Skater.    Connor OBrien: Pro Skater/Editor/DP/Steadicam Operator/Entrepreneur/?   @1AlphaTools – 1A.Tools

    A Technical Estate Of Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 38:14


    Danny & Aaron sit down with an old friend, Ben Steeples to talk about multi-cam shows and real estate sales

    Hosting, Write Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 31:17


    Aaron & Danny pick up some tips from a fellow podcaster and his scene change as a first time author   @dropping_gloves "In Plain Sight" - Palisade Media - Copyright Tim Wirzburger 2022

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    Have Full Glass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 27:24


    A friend of Danny's and the podcast joins us to talk about the future of camera filters KhanOptic.com - @KhanOptic 

    RECAP Eps 13-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 63:51


    Recap 05: Danny & Aaron talk about the most memorable parts of episodes 13, 14, and 15 of Scene Change. Check out "A Flare of Coiled Colors" "Striking A Bee-Line" "Training With The Right Stuff" available now!

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    Training With The Right Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 29:51


    We talk with southern steadicam op Matt Hutchens to discuss a new tool for training operators @hammerheadwheels

    Striking A Bee-Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 37:36


    We sit down with a camera utility to discuss starting a freelancing career in the industry amidst strikes and finding opportunities as a beekeeper.

    A Flare Of Coiled Colors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 29:36


    Our first zoom interview highlights the importance of radio communication on set. Join us as we speak with one of the owners of the Walkie Woogies brand of surveillance headsets   WalkieWoogies.com - @WalkieWoogies

    RECAP Eps 10-12

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 68:58


    Recap 04: Aaron & Danny summarize and celebrate their favorite parts of episodes 10, 11 and 12 of Scene Change. Check out "Cross Coverage, Across Genres" "Creating Crew Agency"and "Laughin' Through The PAin'" available now!

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    Laughin' Through The PAin'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 34:53


    We catch up with a favorite Set PA on his way to work as a bartender at a comedy show before learning that his Scene Change is a future in comedy!

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    Creating Crew Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 32:20


    This week we spoke with a former camera rental agent about supplying assistants with gear around the clock and his new venture as the founder of an agency for below the line crew called Above Below The Line.   AboveBelowTheLine.com @ABLAgency

    Cross Coverage, Across Genres

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 33:35


    Gretchen explains how she just needs 5 points of coverage for a scene. This week we sit down with an educator and influencer in the industry and the heart behind @LadyCameraGuy

    RECAP Eps 7-9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 53:50


    Recap 03: Danny & Aaron recall their favorite parts about episodes 7, 8 and 9 of Scene Change. Check out "Many Voices, One Crew" "The Silver Butler" and "Pulling Housing Into Focus" available now!

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    Pulling Housing Into Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 35:54


    This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with a good friend of Aaron and Danny to talk about focus pulling and home building.

    The Silver Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 41:46


    Join us as we sit down with Kelly and hear about her Jill of all trades resume, from marking some of the most notable actors to private investigation.

    BONUS Local 600 Yard Sale

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 80:57


    Join us for a BONUS episode. Six interviews with Seth Craven, Matthew Borek, John Paul Meyer, Elle Schneider, Andrew Parrotte, and Adam Khan on location at the 2024 Local 600 Yard Sale.

    RECAP Eps 4-6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 53:30


    Recap 02: Aaron & Danny talk about episodes 4, 5 and 6 of Scene Change. Check out "Hand Crafted Lensing and Leather" "Re-Inventing The Cart Wheel" "Directing Hope For The Hungry" available now!

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    Many Voices, One Crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 41:53


    We sit down with the moderator of Crew Stories and hear the challenges of turning up the volume below the line.

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    Directing Hope For The Hungry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 40:55


    Our first dual-guest episode featuring two assistant directors, Sam Luu and Hillary Cohen. As ADs (Assistant Directors) they are tasked with constant problem solving on set. We hear how they channel those skills towards feeding the hungry on the streets of Los Angeles. 

    Re-Inventing The Cart Wheel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 28:38


    This week we are excited to hear about Jason Knoll's experience on set that lead to his co-founding the Make Your Cart Go motorized wheel kits.

    RECAP Eps 1-3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 62:22


    Recap 01: Aaron & Danny talk about the first three episodes of Scene Change. Check out "Climbing The Loader Ladder" "Live Focus Dead Wood" "Listen, Hear and Have No Fear" available now!

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    Hand Crafted Lensing And Leather

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 31:23


    Aaron and Danny's friend Stephen Taylor Wehr stops by to chat about ACing and leather working.

    Listen, Hear and Have No Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 39:14


    We discuss the importance of listening on and off-set with Ben Greaves, sound mixer and activist.

    Live Focus, Dead Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 37:35


    We talk with Ryan Guzdzial a live focus puller with his feet in multiple arenas. Hear about his Scene Change into artisan woodworking that keeps him busy when he's not on some of the biggest live events.

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    Climbing The Loader Ladder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 31:50


    We talk with Kristen about her journey as a film loader to operator and eventually to Cinematographer.

    Scene Change Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 0:24


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    Welcome To Scene Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 16:40


    Hey Everyone! Welcome to Scene Change. In our first episode we will discuss what scene changes Aaron and Danny have gone through and why they're excited about moving forward with this podcast.

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