Scene Change

Join Danny and Aaron for a special Retro Recap episode highlighting 8 episodes from Season 1. We talk about the fun we had chatting with guests from the episodes: "Have Full Glass" featuring Adam Khan - Khan Optic "Hosting, Write Away" featuring Tim Wirzburger - Dropping The Gloves podcast "A Technical Estate Of Mind" featuring Ben Steeples - Berkshire Hathaway "Skating By Design" featuring Connor O'Brien - 1A Tools "Keeping Good Times" featuring Erica Chan - FreeMe App "Serving Cups For Community" featuring Kako Oyarzun - Cuban Cafecito "Growing Through Art" featuring Allison Scaglioti - SilentGEntertainment.com "Paper Zines And Memories" featuring Lisa Guerriero - LisaGuerrieroPhotography.com   Join us for this special Retro Recap Episode and find the great stories you may have missed!  

This week Aaron talks sports with Jon Hill and the process of grieving a loss as inspired by his directorial debut "Above The Clouds"   JonHillDirects.com @JHill_aka_da_streaming_king

Production Assistant organizers Clio Byrne-Gudding, Nalani Rodgers and Ethan Ravens join us to talk about starting a union and the essential work that PA's do on sets of award winning shows like HBO's The Pitt.

This week Tema Staig joins us to share her experience as a Production Designer, Executive Producer and founder of Women In Media   @WomenNMediaInc  |  www.womenNmedia.com

Join us this week for a RECAP of episodes 25 through 29 as we reach the midpoint of our season

Cinematographer Jacki Moonves joins us to discuss her path as an artist working through the camera department @Jackimoovies  |  www.Jackimoo.com

All the way from New Mexico, we enjoy chatting with Aaron Marquette about film, operating and the artistry of airbrushing miniatures

Director and large format still photographer Marcus Ubungen shares with us his experience of the tragic Eaton fire in Altadena, California.   Check out his photos on instagram @yourpalmarcus and his short doc "Halloween Meets Gasoline" on Vimeo

The wonderfully talented Brian Kruse shares his experience as a rehearsal actor (stand-in) and his Youtube show Kruse Control Check out his show on Youtube UCtaSL7H3hyr8zE5L3DdN9BA as well as "Kickin' It With Kruse" on TikTok or wherever you get your podcasts. Shout Outs in the episode were to rehearsal actors: Joe Everett Michaels and Jim Lindsay

Eric Ugland joins us to discuss storytelling through focus and printing ideas in three dimensions. Find his tools at UGLAND.CAMERA

Danny Brown (Scene Change Co-Host and Camera Operator) gives us insight into joining a union, as well as balancing a career with a side hustle on our first episode back for Season 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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 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!

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!

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

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 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!

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.

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.

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 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!

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

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. 

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 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!

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

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

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.

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

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.