Capturing Light – Episode 162 with Jonathan Nicholas

About this episode

In this episode, Jonathan Nicholas discusses navigating the industry and the technical aspects of the show America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Pre-production and creating the look of the show America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Some technical specs of the show. Director of Photography: Jonathan Nicholas https://www.jonathannicholasdp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jonathanbnicholas https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3112410/ Check out the trailer to: America’s Sweethearts. Check out the ScreenGrabs: Ancient Optics The Crew behind the show: https://www.instagram.com/cameragretchen https://www.instagram.com/ladycameraguy https://www.instagram.com/cassiecoker12 https://www.instagram.com/clintlealos https://www.instagram.com/savgowling?igsh=MXZheHdpaWJ2aXZtbg%3D%3D https://www.instagram.com/twopotatoproductions?igsh=MTE3eDYxMnFzOTVyaw%3D%3D https://www.instagram.com/bandit_films_ Join the Community –

People in this episode

Guest: Jonathan Nicholas

Topics covered

• Navigating the industry
• Pre-production
• Cinematography
• Filmmaking
• Technical specifications

Keywords

• Director of Photography
• Cinematography
• Lighting
• Filmmaking
• America’s Sweethearts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Ancient Optics, Camera Gretchen, Two Potato Productions, Bandit Films

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