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In this episode, we soar into the world of drone cinematography with our guests, Chris and Charlie from Cinelabs Aerial. They explain the key differences between FPV and traditional drones, hard mount vs gimbal setups, lens choices and the various platforms they utilize. We hear about their in-house drone design and collaborative process.We delve into their incredible work on the Red Bull Tower Bridge stunt, the MG car commercial, the Ralph Lauren Polo shoot, G-Shock and "Never Too Late" showcasing the dynamic and emotive capabilities of drone cinematography. Finally, they share their thoughts on the future of the industry and the impact of AI.We hope you enjoy this episode, and don't miss out on future content! Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more! -

Hey Setnotes Family! We're thrilled to launch the new season of the Setnotes Podcast with an exciting episode!Join us as we explore the fascinating career of Max Fisher. From his early days in factual television to his award-winning short films. His background in youth work and documentary filmmaking has provided him with exceptional skills in eliciting genuine performances and building trust with talent in all his projects.This episode is packed with intriguing stories, including creating a documentary with a Wrestling family, wrangling seagulls and orchestrating moments where birds would cuddle on set. Max's experiences and insights make this episode a must listen!Enjoy!

Welcome back to a second episode with Joe Connor, a continuation from the previous chat. In part 2 we look at more of Joe's music videos, breakdown some of his commercials and have a chat about his Supermodel collaboration. We will also hear about Joe's tricks to getting genuine performances and his thought about working with virtual production. We hope you enjoy this episode, and don't miss out on future content — stay tuned! -

In this episode we discuss director Joe Connor's unconventional journey into film making, from performance art to projectionist, that ultimately informed his simple, yet profound directing style. Joe discusses this style, and his approach to film making, while breaking down his music videos, commercials, and short films. We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for part 2! -

Join us as we explore director Christian Bevilacqua's journey—from creating captivating visuals to music videos to directing high-profile TV commercials for Samsung, Toyota, Virgin Media and McDonald's. Discover how his experiences have shaped his career and artistic style. We hope you enjoy this episode, and don't miss out on future content — hit that subscribe button and stay tuned!

In this video we're exploring visual storytelling with renowned production designer Marco Puig. From music videos to collaborations with industry giants like Megaforce and David LaChapelle, and working with brands such as Nike, John Lewis, and Burberry, Marco's journey reflects his remarkable talent. Join us as Marco Puig provides fascinating insights into production design. He'll break down iconic ads, offer behind-the-scenes glimpses, and share some unbelievable stories. Enjoy!

Step behind the curtain and delve into the exhilarating world of automotive filmmaking with renowned director Kit Lynch - Robinson. In this episode, Kit shares his insights into working on iconic shows like the Grand Tour, Top Gear and Limitless, offering a peek into the creative process behind these beloved programs. Explore with us the fascinating realm of both TV and commercial directing, as Kit provides a breakdown of his work including Lexus, Ally Bank commercials and more, offering valuable insights into the technical wizardry of VFX, camera techniques, and previsualization. So buckle up and get ready for a cinematic journey unlike any other, as Kit lifts the hood on the art of automotive filmmaking and reveals the magic behind the wheel. Enjoy!

Can you believe this? Lynn Page was on our SetNotes Podcast! Welcome to our next episode, this time we welcomed choreographer Lynn Page. She tells us about her amazing experiences working in both film and theatre. From Broadway to Warner Brothers and Netflix, her journey is a marvellous motivation for all young artists. Enjoy!

Hello Setnoters! The Setnotes Podcast is back, kicking off Series 2 with music video and social content Director Raja Virdi. Raja has directed videos for artists such as Holly Humberstone, Sigrid, Marshmello, Trippie Redd and many others. More episodes on the way in the very near future with lots of exciting guests.

We're very excited to announce DOP David Wright as our next Setnotes Podcast guest. David's beautiful work covers a range of genres. From 100's of music videos for artists such as Stormzy, Wolf Alice, Bastille, Dave, Skepta etc as well as narrative, fashion and commercial work for Rolls Royce, Dior, Burberry, Valentino; it's obvious his skill for working with light is admirable. This episode is brilliant to watch from any career level within film. It includes his journey with light, experimenting with different lighting techniques, talking through a tiny percentage of his work and what's done in post vs filmed on the day. Not one to miss!

Ian chats to Otis Dominique, a Director he works with, about his path up to where he is now and projects and sacrifices along the way. Otis is a music video and commercial Director with work for Tottenham Hotspur, Nike, Jorja Smith and RAYE. Guaranteed to come out of this episode feeling motivated and inspired!

Welcome to another episode, this time with commercial DOP Jim Jolliffe talking all things cameras, lenses and on set experiences to DOP Ian Murray. Jim's work includes commercials for Samsung, Red Cross, NHS, OVO and many more. Enjoy!

A Cinematography legend, Rodney Charters has been been DOP on series such as Going In Style with Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine, the first 3 seasons of Shameless and features such as 24, including many more. His years worth of knowledge are fascinating to hear, as well as being totally familiar with all modern (and future) tech. Listen for golden recollections and brilliant techniques

The Setnotes Podcast is back! This time with top commercials Director Simon Ratigan as he shares his inspiration and thought processes behind creating ads for clients such as Sony, The Army, British Gas and many more.  Thanks for listening the team appreciate your continued support through the early stages of the Podcast. More big episodes on the way!

Part 2 of Ian Murray's first guest, Ian Pons Jewell, widely recognised as one of the best commercial directors in the world. He breaks down his work for brands such as Apple, Xbox, Google etc. How he rose up from low budget music videos to high end commercials in a short amount of time, taking Ian though a timeline of his work, explaining techniques and the deeper motivations behind them.  Ian was so generous with his time sharing his knowledge, we chose to split the recording into two parts, each an hour long, stick this on during your commute! See you in 2 weeks for a chat with another filmmaker sharing their years of experience with Ian Murray!

Introducing Ian Murray's first guest, Ian Pons Jewell, widely recognised as one of the best commercial directors in the world. He breaks down his work for brands such as Apple, Xbox, Google etc. How he rose up from low budget music videos to high end commercials in a short amount of time, taking Ian though a timeline of his work, explaining techniques and the deeper motivations behind them. Ian was so generous with his time sharing his knowledge, we chose to split the recording into two parts, each an hour long, stick this on during your commute! Tune in for part 2 for a further look into more of his work, we'll see you there!