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Caleb Crossen is a Cleveland-based freelance cinematographer. He has been behind the camera for numerous clients, including Reebok, Progressive Insurance, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In this episode, he joins James for a conversation between fellow DPs. They talk about things like the importance of lens choice, interactions with directors and producers, and movies that drove them to work in film.

Talking Points

-Caleb’s start in the industry

-Gathering a vision from experience

-The importance of lens choice

-Interactions with the director and producer

-Process for monitoring exposure

-Staying consistent in getting a good frame

-Standing out as a DP

-Measuring up to the “National” standard

-The movies that shaped both Caleb and James’ interest in film

-Process of breaking down frames from other films/projects

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IG: calebcrossendp

Link: calebcrossen.com