#63 How to get started as a DP

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#63 How to get started as a DP | Bryan Fowler

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49 minutes 16 seconds

3 years ago

#63 How to get started as a DP | Bryan Fowler

Don't be tempted to jump straight into DPing your first gig.

This week Bryan Folwer, DP & Steadicam Op, shares how you can get started as a DP. In this episode, he talks about setting your daily rate, unions for DPs, and skills needed to be a DP other than knowing how to light.

Listen now to learn how you can get paid to be a DP.

Key points:
1:55 - How he got started
7:04 - Question to ask a DP when hiring
12:02 - Daily rate when getting started
18:40 - BBC Documentary
20:25 - Favorite types of shoots
23:27 - Unions for DP's
25:27 - Setting up benefits
30:41 - Favorite Gear
32:30 - Using a steady cam
34:29 - New gear
41:58 - Something going wrong
46:21 - How to get started as a DP

Links:
Fowler Films
Covert Coffee
Prolycht Orion 300 FS Kit
Godox Parabolic 128 Reflector Kit

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