Matty Libatique, the Oscar-nominated cinematographer behind Black Swan, talks about shooting A Star Is Born and working for the first time with Bradley Cooper on a new episode of THR's Behind the Screen podcast series. Cooper, who made his directorial debut with his remake of the musical drama in which he stars with Lady Gaga, met with Libatique at the suggestion of his Silver Linings Playbook co-star Jennifer Lawrence. And, says Libatique, they hit it off immediately. Hosted by THR tech editor Carolyn Giardina, Behind the Screen is a new weekly podcast series that features conversations with editors, cinematographers, production designers and other key talent behind the making of motion pictures. In this episode, Libatique takes listeners behind the making of A Star Is Born, including some challenging shoots at live concert venues, such as the Stagecoach and Glastonbury festivals. This weekend, Libatique heads to … [Read more...] about ‘A Star Is Born’ Cinematographer Matty Libatique Takes Center Stage on THR’s ‘Behind The Screen’ Podcast
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Rocks Hollywood Reporter’s ‘Behind the Screen’ Podcast
A new Hollywood Reporter Behind the Screen podcast, released today, goes behind the making of Bohemian Rhapsody, the anticipated film chronicling the rise of British rock band Queen and the life of its legendary frontman Freddie Mercury. Hosted by THR tech editor Carolyn Giardina, this new Behind the Screen podcast series features conversations with editors, cinematographers, composers and other artists who create the magic of motion pictures. In today's episode, Giardina is joined by Bohemian Rhapsody editor John Ottman. Ottman is an award-winning editor and film composer. In fact, he has the distinction of having handled both roles on numerous films including The Usual Suspects, for which he earned a BAFTA Award for editing; Valkyrie; and various X-Men movies including X-Men 2 and Days of Future Past. In this podcast episode, Ottman offers a unique look behind the making of Bohemian Rhapsody, including how the famous 1985 Live Aid performance at Wembley Stadium was created. "The … [Read more...] about ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Rocks Hollywood Reporter’s ‘Behind the Screen’ Podcast
’22 July’ Editor Explains Film’s Political Resonance in New THR ‘Behind the Screen’ Podcast
Oscar-winning film editor William Goldenberg describes the making of 22 July — his first collaboration with director Paul Greengrass —and why he was attracted to the material in a new episode of THR Behind the Screen podcast, which released today. Launched early this month, Behind the Screen is a new weekly podcast series hosted by THR tech editor Carolyn Giardina and featuring cinematographers, editors, composers, production designers and other artists behind the magic of motion pictures. Netflix's 22 July is a riveting drama from Greengrass that traces the aftermath of Norway's deadliest terrorist attack. On July 22, 2011, 77 people were killed when a far-right extremist detonated a car bomb in Oslo before carrying out a mass shooting at a leadership camp for teens. Goldenberg, who won an Academy Award for Ben Affleck's Iran hostage crisis drama Argo, explains that he tries to choose films "that have something important politically to say … [Read more...] about ’22 July’ Editor Explains Film’s Political Resonance in New THR ‘Behind the Screen’ Podcast
‘First Man’ VFX Secrets Revealed in New ‘Behind the Screen’ Podcast
How did visual effects put a man on the moon in Neil Armstrong biopic First Man? A new episode of the THR Behind the Screen podcast, released today, reveals the answer. Launched last week, Behind the Screen is a new weekly podcast series hosted by THR tech editor Carolyn Giardina, featuring cinematographers, editors, composers, production designers and other artists behind the magic of motion pictures. In the latest episode, First Man's Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Paul Lambert of DNEG describes how a combination of techniques involving models, miniatures, CG and even an LED video wall were used to realistically place the actors in space and on the moon. Director Damien Chazelle “wanted to do as much in camera as possible. Damien wanted to avoid any form of green screen or blue screen," Lambert explains. This attempt for verisimilitude entailed, at one point, playing content behind the actors on an LED video wall. "During the spin sequence for the Gemini, rather … [Read more...] about ‘First Man’ VFX Secrets Revealed in New ‘Behind the Screen’ Podcast
Inside the Music of ‘A Star Is Born’ With New Hollywood Reporter Podcast ‘Behind the Screen’
Just in time for awards season, Behind the Screen joins The Hollywood Reporter's podcast lineup.Hosted by The Hollywood Reporter tech editor Carolyn Giardina, this new weekly podcast series, which launches Tuesday, will turn the spotlight on acclaimed cinematographers, editors, production designers, composers, VFX supervisors and other leading artists who will take listeners behind Hollywood’s most talked-about-award contenders.The series debuts with A Star Is Born production sound mixer Steve Morrow, who offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at recording Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, as well as shooting in live concert venues such as the Stagecoach and Glastonbury Festivals.Cooper and Lady Gaga wanted the film to sound as if it was a live concert, which posed some unique challenges. “In Glastonbury, we went in there thinking we had eight minutes to film, but the festival was running late so they only gave us three,” Morrow … [Read more...] about Inside the Music of ‘A Star Is Born’ With New Hollywood Reporter Podcast ‘Behind the Screen’