This week on Tipsy Casting! We are so thrilled to have a FIRST on the show as we welcome the extremely talented cinematographer, Ed Wu to the podcast!
Ed is a man of many talents including being a classically-trained Violinist, Ultimate Frisbee Athlete and most importantly a cat lover! Ed was recognized as one of the Rising Stars of Cinematography in the February 2017 issue of American Cinematographer. In 2016, he was selected to be a part of Variety's Below-the-Line Impact Report - Up Next Category.
Ed transplanted to Los Angeles from Long Island, NY in search of uncovering and learning the magic behind visual storytelling. To refine his craft, Ed was accepted to study at the prestigious American Film Institute, receiving an MFA in cinematography. Through his experiences as a cinematographer and wanderer of the world, he's seen the power of an image and constantly continues to search for the perfect frame to tell the story. He is extremely knowledgeable and I was able to see that first hand on the films we have worked on together like LINOLEUM and SLEGHT. His other recent credits include MOTHER OF THE BRIDE, PONYBOI and LOST ODYSSEY: SHADOWS OF DESTINY to name a few.
In this episode we discuss...
- How he went from being a violinist/sports guy to learning the cinematography wold and wanting to train up in it.
- He breaks down all the terminology of the roles within the camera and lighting departments so we can best understand each role.
- We dive into the many different ways to go about gaining experience and climbing the preverbal ladder.
- He breaks down 2 of his favorite scenes from the film LINOLEUM and how they pulled off these not only amazing shots of dropping a car but also the emotional breakdown of scenes and the challenges.
- We discuss how being the head of department has its advantages but also disadvantages in running the crew and how the intimate relationship with the director really comes into play.
- How he approaches working with actors in such a close environment from the day they meet to the evolution throughout the shoot.
- He gives his tips to actors on how to best be an actor’s DP and help him help you look your best on screen!
- And lastly any particular genres or types of films that are on his manifesting list to be a part of
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