On this week’s Go Creative podcast, host Ben Consoli talks to Sam Painter, the cinematographer behind some of the most influential modern documentaries including Going Clear and Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine. In the podcast they discuss Sam’s lighting and shooting techniques, and how he creates beautiful realism in his work. They also talk about his time in London and meeting music and film icons while shooting for Entertainment Weekly and Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. Sam then discusses his time in the White House Press Corps during Ronald Reagan’s second term.
You can listen to the full episode above:
Topics covered:
The lifestyle of a documentarian
Exposing Scientology and the backlash from Going Clear
Steve Jobs the Man in the Machine
The best gear package for documentary
How to light naturally
Making the interviewees comfortable
Sam’s work on Lifestyles of Rich and Famous and Entertainment Tonight
The lessons learned from shooting news
Meeting the Beatles
Working for the White House Press Corp
Hiding the early signs of Ronald Reagan’s Alzheimers
Chasing Sofia Lauren through the streets of Rome
Links:
Go Creative website
