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In episode 3 in the Hollywood in Canada series, we talk to the fantastic cinematographer Craig Wrobleski. He is known for projets such as Umbrella Academy, Under the Banner of Heaven, The Unholy, Fargo and Legion. He is also the cinematographer on the upcoming Netflix project Utap. Follow Craig on social media @cwrobleski
In more than 30 years behind the camera, Craig Wrobleski csc has had the opportunity to photograph projects of most every description. After getting his start as a cinematographer shooting documentaries, sports and corporate films, Craig transitioned into music video and commercial work before taking on Second Unit Director of Photography duties on features and television movies. The next step in his evolution was to take on the main unit Directory of Photography role on features, TV movies and, most recently, television series. Craig’s credits include two seasons of the acclaimed FX series Fargo, Season One of Legion for FX, the 10 part event series of The X-Files, the Twilight Zone limited series, two seasons of the hit Netflix series Umbrella Academy and the groundbreaking Amazon series Tales From the Loop. His feature film credits include In the Tall Grass for Netflix - based on a Stephen King short story. Craig is the recipient of two CSC Awards in addition to his 16 Alberta Film and Television Award wins and has also been nominated four times at the CSC Awards and his Blurryman episode of Twilight Zone received and ASC Award nomination in 2020.
Go behind the scenes of Netflix's popular superhero series, The Umbrella Academy, with director of photographer Craig Wrobleski CSC. Craig and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss combining the visuals of comics with reality, shooting on the Alexa 65 and using wide lenses, Craig's philosophy on camera movement, the importance of communication on set, and much more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Filming during COVID-19 (03:05) The Umbrella Academy synopsis (14:18) Combining comic visuals with reality (16:51) Visual differences between season 1 and 2 (25:14) Shooting on the Alexa 65 and using wide lenses (29:40) Philosophy on camera movement (36:24) Challenges of filming a period piece (39:59) Incorporating color and lighting (45:16) The importance of communication on set (01:01:20) And more! Go Creative Show is supported by: MZed - Education for Creatives PostLab - Stress-free collaboration for Final Cut Pro X Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show Twitter Facebook Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Podcasts iHeart Radio YouTube Show Links Umbrella Academy IMDb Umbrella Academy Season 2 Trailer Umbrella Academy on Netflix Follow Our Guest Craig Wrobleski’s website Craig Wrobleski’s Instagram Craig Wrobleski’s IMDb Follow Ben Consoli BC Media Productions BenConsoli.com Twitter Instagram Follow Matt Russell Gain Structure Sound Twitter
Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film. Episode one is a conversation with Craig Wrobleski, an award winning Canadian cinematographer who has worked on projects like In The Tall Grass, Fargo seasons 2 & 3, and The Umbrella Academy. We discuss his background, where he finds inspiration, and what makes for a good member of the camera department, among other topics. New episodes come out every Saturday. Get in touch! filmkidasks@gmail.com Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/ Craig’s watchlist: Wall-E Seven (and other films by Darius Khondji) No Country for Old Men Elephant Jerry Ghost Story
In his 30 years behind the camera Craig Wrobleski csc has served as cinematographer on productions of nearly every description. Craig’s drama credits include the feature films In the Tall Grass, Rufus and 45 RPM. Television work includes The Umbrella Academy for Netflix, the acclaimed FX Networks series Fargo and Legion, the legendary series The X-Files, the hit series Zoo for CBS, more than 100 episodes of the popular CBC Television series Heartland and numerous TV movies. Craig has lensed documentaries all over Canada, the US and into Europe on a wide variety of subjects. In addition, Craig has photographed hundreds of commercials and promos broadcast all over North America for directors from across Canada and the US. Many of the spots have garnered awards internationally. His love of music has fused with his cinematography on music videos and live concert specials for MTV, MuchMusic, CMT, MuchMoreMusic, CBC, PBS and Bravo!. He has recently shot collaborations between the Alberta Ballet, k.d. lang and Joni Mitchell. His work has garnered Craig two wins and two nominations at the CSC Awards as well as 16 wins and many nominations at the Alberta Film Industry Awards. Craig lives south of Calgary with his wife, Monica, their three dogs and three horses. He is represented by Ralph Berge at APA in Beverly Hills.
In the penultimate episode for season three of 'Fargo,' all of V.M. Varga's carefully plotted plans begin to come under fire. Plus: An interview with Craig Wrobleski, the cinematographer who makes 'Fargo' beautiful to watch.
Paul and Jan talk to cinematographer Craig Wrobleski about his work making Legion look so darn good.
Paul and Jan talk to cinematographer Craig Wrobleski about his work making Legion look so darn good.
Paul and Jan talk to cinematographer Craig Wrobleski about his work making Legion look so darn good.