Episode 006 - Discussing Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 7
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson seven - Locations. Don’t underestimate the importance of locations for a film. We discuss the impact of locations in Herzog’s films, shooting permits and stealing shots. Clark discusses his experience completing the 100 mile walk exercise from the class and Cullen shares some stories about his shoot in Iceland.
Soldiers of Cinema
Episode 006 - Discussing Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 7
Episode 005 - Discussing Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 6
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 6 - Negotiation Skills. We discuss Herzog's views on attorneys, contracts and negotiations from the perspectives of hiring on to a project or hiring others on to yours.
Soldiers of Cinema
Episode 005 - Discussing Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 6
Episode 004 - Discussing Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 5
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 5 - Financing first films. Money is stupid and your story must be exceptional! We discuss our own experiences financing films, the need to become your own producer, the importance of understanding how to manage a production budget and more. Money lost, film gained!
Soldiers of Cinema
Episode 004 - Discussing Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 5
Episode 003 - Discussing Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 4
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 4 - writing a screenplay. Herzog argues against dogmatically using the three act structure, discusses how he psychs himself up to write, and explains the the importance of urgency. We discuss all of these things through the lens of our own experience and more!
Soldiers of Cinema
Episode 003 - Discussing Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 4
Episode 002 - Discussing Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 3
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 3 - the importance of reading as a filmmaker and artist, what might make good literature to consume, learning from poetry the art of condensing your story, why we think the Peregrine is a vital lesson for filmmakers in a handful of different ways, the importance of empathy and how to workout your empathetic muscle, and the difference between thinking about your authentic voice and just letting go and using it.
Soldiers of Cinema
Episode 002 - Discussing Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 3
Episode 001 - Discussing Herzog’s Masterclass Lessons 1-2
Two filmmakers, Clark Coffey and Cullen McFater, use legendary Filmmaker Werner Herzog’s Masterclass, films, writings and interviews as a jumping off point to discuss different philosophies of film. In this first episode, we discuss Herzog’s Masterclass (www.masterclass.com) lessons one and two.
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Episode 001 - Discussing Herzog’s Masterclass Lessons 1-2
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