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The Tungsten Show

The Tungsten Show

By Edzus & Morgan

Conversations with industry professionals, exploring the colourful world of film and TV lighting. Hosted by Edzus Viksna and Morgan Goodsmith, two young London-based lighting technicians working in and around the UK.
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E7 - When do you call your self a DOP? with Rick Joaquim, SASC

The Tungsten ShowAug 18, 2020

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E7 - When do you call your self a DOP? with Rick Joaquim, SASC

E7 - When do you call your self a DOP? with Rick Joaquim, SASC

In this episode, Morgan Goodsmith and Edzus Viksna talk with the South African DOP Rick Joaquim, SASC. They discuss how social media is impacting on the industry along with bringing up the topic of budget based decisions on set, and how sometimes this is a key, finally some tips and tricks about the tool bag, as always.

We ask Rick what his craziest day on set was… Yes, it involves unwelcome lions!

Our Guest: Rick Joaquim, SASC https://www.rickjoaquim.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rickjoaquim/

You can find some of their work below in our resource sheet.

The resource we mention on the podcast (in alphabetical order):  Cadrage Director's Viewfinder - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cadrage-directors-viewfinder/id793232740 LiteGear Live - The Mandalorian - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmceLmJiH_g The American Society of Cinematographers - https://theasc.com/https://theasc.com/ The Better Cinematographer Podcast - https://www.carterhewlett.com/podcast African Society Of Cinematographers - https://sasc.co.za/ The British Society of Cinematographers - https://bscine.com/ The South African Society Of Cinematographers - https://sasc.co.za/

Aug 18, 202059:01
E6 - It is okay to make mistakes, getting back on set after COVID-19 with Jeffrey Celis and Alejandro Restrepo Celis
May 08, 202056:55
E5 - COVID-19, situation in the UK & USA, tips and tricks to survive these crises.

E5 - COVID-19, situation in the UK & USA, tips and tricks to survive these crises.

Episode 5 of The Tungsten Show, starting the discussion about how COVID-19 has impacted freelances as the death toll in the UK reaches 435. We talk about what you should be doing in this pandemic along with import information for the struggling freelancer. Morgan and Edzus keep there distance as Morgan is stuck in the United States after travelling abroad two days before the travel ban.

The resource we mention on the podcast (in alphabetical order):

Morgan Goodsmith
www.imdb.com/name/nm9298754/
www.morgangoodsmith.com
www.instagram.com/mgoodsmith

Edzus Viksna
www.imdb.com/name/nm9815593/
www.edzusviksna.com
www.instagram.com/edzusviksna

Mar 25, 202045:31
E4 - Lighting technician Axel Morin moving from kitroom to freelance lifestyle
Mar 24, 202047:24
E3 - Gaffer Nathan Ford talks about photography, film and Kino Flo new lights

E3 - Gaffer Nathan Ford talks about photography, film and Kino Flo new lights

Episode 3 of The Tungsten Show is a conversation with hosts Edzus Viksna and Morgan Goodsmith with our first special guest Nathan Ford. They talk about how Nathan got in the industry and how lighting stretches further than cinema. Nathen reveals his favourite tool along with once again advice on getting into the industry.  Edzus touches on working with Ian Murray and his experience. We talk about Kino Flo and our impressions of the new Freestyles. 

Follow us on Instagram and Spotify! You can get in touch with us by sending an audio message on Anchor or text on Instagram. Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions you would like to see in our podcast. 

Morgan Goodsmith
www.imdb.com/name/nm9298754/
www.morgangoodsmith.com
www.instagram.com/mgoodsmith 

Edzus Viksna
www.imdb.com/name/nm9815593/
www.edzusviksna.com
www.instagram.com/edzusviksna 

Companies and people we mentioned (alphabetical order): 

Bectu public liability insurance:  https://bectu.org.uk/article/whats-in-bectus-public-liability-and-personal-accident-insurance-plan/
Daniel Lillie: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5296236/
Domizia Salusest: https://www.domiziasalusest.com/
Fully Focused: https://www.fullyfocusedproductions.com
Gianluca Fontana photography: https://www.instagram.com/gnlfontana/?hl=en
IPAF: https://www.ipaf.org/en-gb/ipaf-training
Lottie Davies: https://lottiedavies.com
PF events: http://pfevents.com
Pholex: http://www.pholexeventpower.com
Reflectric: www.reflectric.net
Robert Harper photographer: https://www.robertharper.co.uk/
SHL Lighting: https://www.shlfilmlighting.co.uk

Mar 13, 202049:46
E2 - Introduction part 2: Freebies and spark employment at kit-room
Feb 29, 202023:15
E1 - Introduction: Stories of past, HBO's Chernobyl and the future

E1 - Introduction: Stories of past, HBO's Chernobyl and the future

Episode 1 of The Tungsten Show introduces hosts Morgan Goodsmith and Edzus Viksna. They explain how both of them got into the film industry, how circumstances lead Edzus to work on the recent HBO series Chernobyl and how The Tungsten  show came into fruition! 


HBO’s Chernobyl: www.imdb.com/title/tt7366338/

Jules Hussey: www.imdb.com/name/nm0404038/

Ian Murray: www.imurray.com

Reflectric: www.reflectric.net


Morgan Goodsmith

www.imdb.com/name/nm9298754/

www.morgangoodsmith.com

www.instagram.com/mgoodsmith


Edzus Viksna

www.imdb.com/name/nm9815593/

www.edzusviksna.com

www.instagram.com/edzusviksna

Feb 23, 202035:28
Intro: Tungsten Show with Edzus Viksna & Morgan Goodsmith
Feb 19, 202000:43