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PODCAST: Shooting A No-Crew / No Permit Feature On Blackmagic With Filmmaker Dave Hill

In this episode, I’m joined by director and photographer Dave Hill to discuss the making of his second feature film — a visually dynamic, deeply personal story shot with virtually no crew in the Arizona desert. All on the Blackmagic Pocket 4K.

Throughout the interview we dive deep into Dave’s tactics and workflow, and explore how they empowered him to fully own the visual language of his film. Topics covered include:

  • Why Dave ditched the traditional crew structure and shot entirely handheld
  • How the Blackmagic Pocket 4K + Micro Four Thirds sensor unlocked his style
  • The pros and cons of running sound without a sound person
  • Leveraging camera choice and post-production to mimic the 16mm film aesthetic
  • Recasting day players, last-minute locations, and other stories from set
  • Why low-budget filmmaking is actually a gift when paired with the right creative vision

This is Episode 254: Shooting A No-Crew / No Permit Feature On Blackmagic With Filmmaker Dave Hill

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Links from the show:

Dave Hill – Instagram

Dave Hill – Website

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Noam Kroll is an award-winning Los Angeles based filmmaker, and the founder of the boutique production house, Creative Rebellion. His work can be seen at international film festivals, on network television, and in various publications across the globe. Follow Noam on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for more content like this!

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