The Sync Report | Steve Bernstein
Season 3, Episode 12, Oct 27, 2022, 07:00 AM
We spoke to Director, Cinematographer, Screenwriter and Author Steven Bernstein about his incredible journey in filmmaking. Starting with his early career, making iconic music videos for the likes of Duran Duran and Eurythmics then TV adverts with Ridley Scott and Tony Kaye, Steven tells us how these early experiences have influenced his own filmmaking, led him to be able to take risks in his work and experiment in his early films with Noah Baumbach.
Steve talks us through working on the Oscar winning film Monster with (Director) Patty Jenkins and Charlize Theron and what he learned from such a focussed and intense film set. How did that compare to working with Jon Favreau or Taylor Hackford? Listen as Steve tells us the difference for him between working on a big budget movie vs a smaller budget movie - which one gives him the most work satisfaction?
Find out why writers don’t always have to explain everything in an image, the importance of actors loving the material they are working with and how difficult it is to produce a film; something most people don’t realize until they try to produce a film.
Hear why a director should know about lighting, camera angles and every aspect of filmmaking. Learn about the importance of lighting and color in film and why working in digital is so different to working with film.
Why does Steven think that Dylan Thomas was the cinematographer of poetry? Why was Decoding Annie Parker such an important film and how did it change people’s lives? Why is technology that supports art so good for artists and art? Don’t miss this fantastic discussion about filmmaking to learn so much about the art of filmmaking.
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Music is the difference between a good film and a great one.
Music
Songs included in this episode are:
Lionel Bart – Happy Endings (from Abbey National UK advert)
SYNC SESSION
FEATURING: Vinx De’Jon Parrette - Kayce Armstrong - Ulysses Perez - Zo Duncan - Trent Cokley – Heather Ragnars
Why does Steven think that Dylan Thomas was the cinematographer of poetry? Why was Decoding Annie Parker such an important film and how did it change people’s lives? Why is technology that supports art so good for artists and art? Don’t miss this fantastic discussion about filmmaking to learn so much about the art of filmmaking.
Steve Bernstein
IMDB
Music is the difference between a good film and a great one.
Music
Songs included in this episode are:
Lionel Bart – Happy Endings (from Abbey National UK advert)
SYNC SESSION
FEATURING: Vinx De’Jon Parrette - Kayce Armstrong - Ulysses Perez - Zo Duncan - Trent Cokley – Heather Ragnars
Songs
Blue Sky Psalm by Aceskully
Turn Up the Vibe by Zo Duncan
Love Me & Don't Let Me Go by Trent Cokley
2 Sense Music presents The Sync Report, where you will meet industry experts and top level songwriters as we pull the curtain back on music placement and scores, build vital relationships and provide real opportunities to our listeners. Listen to indie filmmakers present their latest productions and describe specific scenes as they consider music submitted by our audience.
Please tell your friends about us, and remember to rate, comment, & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and across all platforms.
Blue Sky Psalm by Aceskully
Turn Up the Vibe by Zo Duncan
Love Me & Don't Let Me Go by Trent Cokley
2 Sense Music presents The Sync Report, where you will meet industry experts and top level songwriters as we pull the curtain back on music placement and scores, build vital relationships and provide real opportunities to our listeners. Listen to indie filmmakers present their latest productions and describe specific scenes as they consider music submitted by our audience.
Please tell your friends about us, and remember to rate, comment, & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and across all platforms.
And find us at The Sync Report here
The Sync Report podcast is:
Hosted By: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg
Featuring: Kevin Sharpley - Paula Flack and Willow - Heather Ragnars
Produced By: Jason P. Rothberg - Paula Flack - Robert Cappadona - Kevin Sharpley
Executive Producers: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg - Kevin Sharpley - Gianfranco Bianchi - Dean Lyon
Writers: Jason P. Rothberg - Lisa Dunn - Paula Flack
Editors: Jason P. Rothberg - Milfredo Seven - Paula Flack - Edgar “Edge” Camey - Adam McNamara
Marketing Director: Paula Flack
Music Supervisors: Phill Mason
Music Department: Heather Ragnars - Lisa Dunn
Foley: Phill Mason
Research: Lisa Dunn
Art Director: Gianfranco Bianchi
Graphic Design: Jodylynn Talevi
College Programs: Dr Stacy Montgomery
College interns: Angela Nicastro – Drift – Princess Arga – Sean Jeon
Hosted By: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg
Featuring: Kevin Sharpley - Paula Flack and Willow - Heather Ragnars
Produced By: Jason P. Rothberg - Paula Flack - Robert Cappadona - Kevin Sharpley
Executive Producers: Colin O’Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg - Kevin Sharpley - Gianfranco Bianchi - Dean Lyon
Writers: Jason P. Rothberg - Lisa Dunn - Paula Flack
Editors: Jason P. Rothberg - Milfredo Seven - Paula Flack - Edgar “Edge” Camey - Adam McNamara
Marketing Director: Paula Flack
Music Supervisors: Phill Mason
Music Department: Heather Ragnars - Lisa Dunn
Foley: Phill Mason
Research: Lisa Dunn
Art Director: Gianfranco Bianchi
Graphic Design: Jodylynn Talevi
College Programs: Dr Stacy Montgomery
College interns: Angela Nicastro – Drift – Princess Arga – Sean Jeon