Go Set Ready

Dean Alexander is an award winning Director and Photographer based in Baltimore, Maryland. Dean discusses his approach to story telling and visuals, keeping a light set, and producing large scale shoots in the world of COVID.Dean Alexander WebsiteIG: @DeanAlexander01Hong Kong BalletSponsored by:Charmcine Rentals, Alexandria | Baltimore | Philadelphia

To celebrate five years in business we brought together the original Charmcine Rentals crew of Natasha Marshall, Tommy Duncan, and Martin Whittier to reminisce and exchange stories about the early days of building a company. Also explore the trials and tribulations that come along with any new venture and how perseverance and determination can help blaze a path forward to success. Sponsored by:Charmcine Rentals, Alexandria | Baltimore | Philadelphia

Nate Brubaker is the founder and Executive Producer at Rock Shore Media in Baltimore, MD. As a business owner he shares his thoughts on pivoting his company in response to COVID-19 with increased live stream productions. We also deep dive into what drives Nate on a daily basis to keep growing and building his brand.References:Rock Shore MediaCharmcine Rentals, Alexandria | Baltimore | Philadelphia

Douglas Horvat "The Man in Black" talks about all things sound from set recording on large features to small docs as well as how he uses post audio to help polish and shape the final movie.References:Persuasive SoundCharmcine Rentals, Alexandria | Baltimore | Philadelphia

With over eight years experience in cinema camera rentals, CapCam rental manager Kyle Pallansch shares his thoughts on camera and lens trends, tips for camera assistants, and takes us inside the world of camera rentals. References:Full Sail UniversityThe Black and Blue BlogSponsored by:Charmcine Rentals, Alexandria | Baltimore | Philadelphia

Aidan Gray is a union 600 camera assistant and CMotion rep who uses 3D printing technology to design and fabricate custom widgets for integration into his on set life.References:https://cmotion.euhttps://www.focuspulleratwork.comSponsored by:Charmcine Rentals, Alexandria | Baltimore | Philadelphia

As the Coronavirus is surging in the US and forcing most film and television productions to shut down, we at Charmcine and Capital Camera decided to make the most of it and put our new found free time to good use with this kick-off episode of the "Go Set Ready" podcast. We also share some ideas on how to stay productive during down time and what to expect from this series in future episodes. Thanks for joining us and enjoy the show.Sponsored by:Charmcine Rentals, Alexandria | Baltimore | Philadelphia