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Many directors and DPs start off as production assistants in the film industry. Today’s guest learned to become a DP on the job. Starting off as a history major with a photography position at Quicken Loans, Ray Rushing went through the motions to become a freelance cinematographer. In this episode, he shares his evolution as a DP, as well as developing a leadership aspect to the job.

Talking Points

-Ray’s transition from history major to cinematographer

-His learning curve going from filming for Quicken Loans to going freelance

-“Morphing” your cinematic style to the project and the optimal project to doing so

-The team aspect of filmmaking and adjusting to the number of crew members per project

-Going through projects during COVID

-Evolving as a DP and learning why lighting matters

-What he brings on-set

-How having a good reel doesn’t necessarily translate to jobs

-Marketing Yourself

-Hobbies outside filmmaking

Social Media

-IG: rayrushing

-Twitter: @rayrushing

-Link: rayrushing.tv