Long-time friends and colleagues, Christopher Ross and Sam McCurdy, are two of the cinematographers of FX’s mini-series, Shōgun. Filming this series was an incredible experience full of lessons in Japanese culture, lenses, and shooting with cranes.In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and special guest, cinematographer Ryan Thomas, speak with DPs Christopher Ross and Sam McCurdy to discuss: How Chris and Sam metThe type of friendships you hold onto in the industry What it was like working with an international cast and crew on ShōgunThe singular perspectives that ran throughout the larger storylineWhat it was like working with other DPs The lenses they chose to use in this project Letting the camera find special moments without much interferenceWhat an ASC masterclass isWhat gave the show its atmospheric textureBringing truth and honesty to every episodeWhy making mistakes is so valuable'Mentioned:Shōgun Original 1980 Shogun series ASC MasterclassConnect with Ryan on IGSubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins....
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 6 May