The Setlife Podcast

 Today I chat with NYC based indie DoP Justin Montgomery. We talk about the experience of shooting his first feature "The Good Catholic" and the challenges he faced throughout production. Among other things, we talk about his start and the indie life hustle!     Breakdowns 2k through diffusion above. Small fill near camera. Joliko as a kicker / back light. 650s bounced as key on camera left.  Justin Montgomery Website | Vimeo | Instagram  As always, thank you for checking out this content. If you have any comments or suggestions. Please feel free to contact me! Until next time ya'll! - Reid 

 This episode we chat with Tyler Grimm a freelance cinematographer making a name for himself in his home town of Grand Rapids, MI. We talk with him about the life of a freelancer in a smaller market and some of his experiences on more recent projects! It is always a great time chatting with Tyler and I hope you enjoy it as much as I had making it. Tyler Grimm, take it away.     Two cameras on one crane created the perfect coordination of the angles and movement without the need for heavy and expensive motion control rigs! Their film got a vimeo staff pick for it technique, simplicity, and heartfelt script. Check it out below.  Tyler Scott GrimmWebsite | Instagram  If you enjoyed this chat with Tyler as much as I did. Please, leave a rate and a comment on Itunes or wherever you get your podcasts from. If there is anything I can work on or improve, please let me know! - Reid 

 This episode we have a good friend of mine, film maker, and cinematographer Zachary Clark on the show with us. We chat about doping a feature for the first time and his insight into taking on a project of that magnitude. We get into the responsibilities on set and what he has learned from that experience. I want to thank Zac for taking the time to chat with me.    Clark | Camera | CinemaWebsite | Instagram | Vimeo | Facebook  Thank you for taking the time to check out this episode. If you like what you hear, please comment and rate the podcast on your favorite platform. Talk with you soon.  - Reid 

 This week on The Setlife Podcast we have the filmmaker, cinematographer, and educator Evan Bourcier on the show. We go over finding your voice, how he stays disciplined and being a great leader on set. You don't want to miss this episode! Again, I want to thank Evan for letting me invade his busy schedule and taking the time to chat with me.   Check out some of Evan's work, as mentioned in the show.... Promotional film for Mass Maritime Athletics            Director/DP - Evan BourcierA Live Acoustic One-Shot of the Gray Havens performing Take This Slowly. Red Dragon + Lomo Anamorphics  Evan Bourcier & The Super Secret FilmcastWebsite / Facebook / Youtube / Instagram / Vimeo / The Super Secret Filmcast  If you enjoy these podcasts please rate & subscribe to The Setlife Podcast wherever you get your podcasts from. It helps out a lot and keeps me validated in creating this sort of content. Talk to you soon - Reid 

 In this episode, I introduce and talk a little bit about myself. I go over how I got into filmmaking, my passion for cinematography, and the journey thus far. I chat about why I started The Setlife Podcast along with my goals, mission, and hopes for it. Hope this show can be helpful to someone out there. If I can connect and relate with just one person, I feel like I have accomplished what I need to! As said in this episode, I do not see myself as an expert. I am still new to this industry and have a long way to go, however, I hope you can tag along with me in pursuit to becoming the best storyteller you can be.  Goals for the podcastEngaging in deep conversations and connect with fellow filmmakers, mentors, and friends.Inspire other filmmakers and equip them with the tools to best tell their stories.Breakdown my work and really analyze it. The good, the bad, and the ugly.Release an episode once a week on Thursdays. Just because I like you guys so much, I will share with you one of the most embarrassing things in my life. The film from my fourth-grade book report. You even get the bonus Q&A with the director for free! Next week we will be chatting with Evan Bouncier host and creator of The Super Secret Filmcast. Stay tuned for more great content. If you enjoy this podcast and the content I am creating, it would mean a lot to subscribe and rate it on iTunes. This helps spread the word and be able to create more content for you. Until next time - Reid M. Petro  

 Welcome to the first episode of The Setlife Podcast. I am so happy you have joined me for this exciting conversation with director, producer, and entrepreneur Jonathan Petro of Innovative Media Group. We discuss everything drones, from getting started on your own to tips and advice. We cover the history of the drone industry and how Jon got his start.   innovative media group llcWebsite / Facebook / Youtube / Instagram  If you enjoy this podcast and the content I am creating, it would mean a lot to subscribe and rate it on iTunes! This helps spread the word and be able to create more content for you. Until next time - Reid M. Petro