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Many directors and DPs start off as production assistants in the film industry. Today’s guest learned to become a DP on the job. Starting off as a history major with a photography position at Quicken Loans, Ray Rushing went through the motions to become a freelance cinematographer. In this episode, he shares his evolution as a DP, as well as developing a leadership aspect to the job.
Talking Points
-Ray’s transition from history major to cinematographer
-His learning curve going from filming for Quicken Loans to going freelance
-“Morphing” your cinematic style to the project and the optimal project to doing so
-The team aspect of filmmaking and adjusting to the number of crew members per project
-Going through projects during COVID
-Evolving as a DP and learning why lighting matters
-What he brings on-set
-How having a good reel doesn’t necessarily translate to jobs
-Marketing Yourself
-Hobbies outside filmmaking
Social Media
-IG: rayrushing
-Twitter: @rayrushing
-Link: rayrushing.tv
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