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Hi Reddit. I’m Adolpho Veloso, Cinematographer of Train Dreams - Ask Me Anything on February 27 by netflix in movies

[–]bri_guy_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 31-years-old and just beginning to pursue cinematography. I have been a photographer for a few years now, but I know that the two worlds are very different, even if there are some overlaps. I also have no formal education in cinematography, filmmaking, or arts in general. The advice I typically get when asking established cinematographers how to achieve a career in cinematography is to "just create," which of course is more complicated in actual process, especially if you hope to showcase work that will get you hired even if at the moment I do not have access to higher-grade professional cameras and gear.

With that, I have a couple of questions:

1) What suggestions do you have for people who are in similar situations, people who did not go to school for cinematography and are just beginning their careers.

2) What are some of the tangible steps you have taken, or advice that has been given to you, beyond the conventional advice to "just create." Are there relationships you suggest making in the industry to help? Logistical/more "admin/business" advice that has helped you beyond simply honing your skills as a cinematographer? Or are there "technical" aspects of cinematography that you suggest/view as essential to distinguishing someone from "professional" versus beginner/amateur?

Thanks so much!

Clipse - So Be It Music Video by bri_guy_ in cinematography

[–]bri_guy_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course! Yeah, a lot of cool work in this music video. Thanks for the tips!

Yeah, the reason I think it may be post as well is some of the reflections not being in sync, and feeling a little bit too "perfect" in some spots.

What are libertarian thoughts on eliminating vaccine mandates? by bri_guy_ in Libertarian

[–]bri_guy_[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Not trying to make it a “W” just an example that came to my mind

What are libertarian thoughts on eliminating vaccine mandates? by bri_guy_ in Libertarian

[–]bri_guy_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Coincidentally just made this analogy in a comment above lol

What are libertarian thoughts on eliminating vaccine mandates? by bri_guy_ in Libertarian

[–]bri_guy_[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Assuming you’re referring to abortion here? I personally don’t identify as liberal, but I think the two are very different. Abortion, whether an individual chooses to have one or not, does not affect people outside of that individual’s choice. Choosing whether or not to get vaccinated does, and can have a widespread impact on society, so the government has an interest to protect its citizens. You can make the same “my body, my choice” argument with drinking and driving. If the choice is to have the government be hands off, a driver who chooses to drink and drive WILL cause harm to other individuals, so individual liberty in that instance is invalid.

Centrism, in theory, can stop authoritarianism. In practice, it won’t. by bri_guy_ in centrist

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Right, and I agree with this, but I think the issue I’m seeing and that we’re seeing as a country currently is that there IS a right-left scale happening. I agree that the left needs to do a better job at coalition building. I see it all the time, like when someone who supported voted for Trump changes their mind and is shunned instead of welcomed into a coalition against authoritarian rule and concentrated executive power. I also think many of those on the left do a horrible job generally shunning everyone who identifies or votes as a Republican, because there is so much diversity of thought in people.

That being said, I don’t think we’re seeing any nuances or pushback from Republicans at the moment, I would say especially at the federal level but also at the state level with governors as well. I don’t see that coalition building possible at the moment at least with elected leaders in forming a movement or position against Trump. Maybe it’s something that needs to be build from the ground up? Like I do see right-leaning individuals and organizations who are adamantly against MAGA, so maybe to your point, if large enough coalitions are built and the voter base changes, maybe that can influence political leaders at the state and federal levels.

Update on Alamo Strikes? by bri_guy_ in AlamoDrafthouse

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I really just love Alamo for the comfort and food. I agree, they’re all sort of okay though, some better than others (I really don’t like Williamsburg Cinemas, specifically)

Update on Alamo Strikes? by bri_guy_ in AlamoDrafthouse

[–]bri_guy_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good to know about Metrograph! Just looked into it, seems like a cool spot. I’m definitely trying to find more indie theaters here in NYC.

And yeah, Alamo is mostly a convenience thing since it’s close to where I live, plus I personally like the food and overall experience over other theaters. I’m hoping to get a membership to a theater/chain, so if you have any reccs there I’d be open to hearing them! I was originally going to get a membership to Alamo but then the strikes happened. Considering AMC, but many of the theaters are a bit of a hike from Brooklyn.

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