Episode 25: Mike Berlucchi On "Mythic Quest", "You're The Worst", and Visual Storytelling

Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon

In an industry built upon long hours and cramped quarters, one of the most important things you can do to prepare for your career is to become the ultimate “dinner guest.” On this episode, Mike joins Pete to talk about how he got his first credit as a cinematographer (in the days before "Mythic Quest" and "You're The Worst",) the logistics that go into shooting with a crane, the difference between working on an already established show vs. a pilot, and more…
SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:03:25) -- Pete’s Intro
(00:03:25- 00:07:45) -- Answering Mail Bag Questions
(00:07:45- 00:08:50) -- Introducing Mike Berlucchi
(00:08:50- 00:15:50) —What Is Your “Kill Your Baby” Shot?
(00:15:50- 00:22:00) —Operating And Shooting With A Crane
(00:22:00- 00:28:45) —Childhood And Finding Interest In Film
(00:28:45- 00:33:20) —First Job As A Cinematographer
(00:33:20- 00:37:20) -- Moving To New York And Working In Fine Art
(00:37:20- 00:39:10) — Biggest Take Aways From Previous Work
(00:39:10- 00:42:00) -- Getting Hired For “You’re The Worst”
(00:42:00- 00:42:55) — “Transitions: A Directors Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:42:55- 00:44:45) — Benefits From Working In Fine Art
(00:44:45- 00:51:20) — Working On An Established vs. New Show
(00:51:20- 00:54:50) — Shooting Style Preference
(00:54:50- 00:56:50) — Working On “Mythic Quest"
(00:56:50- 01:01:30) — Tips For Getting A Start As A Cinematographer
(01:01:30- 01:03:25) — Getting Hired For Jobs Out Of Your “Style”
(01:03:25- 01:04:35) — Upcoming Projects And News
(01:04:35- 01:06:20) — Advice For Younger Self
(01:06:20- 01:09:15) — Qualities And Traits To Have In Film Industry
(01:09:15- 01:10:30) — Pete Outro
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