Show Notes
In Episode #3 of The Wandering DP Podcast we chat to Belgian cinematographer Bjorn Charpentier in the first of this two part interview.
Bjorn is a gifted cienamtographer with a client list including Visa, Coca-Cola, the European Parliament, Nike, Leica and many many more.
In the first part of this interview we hear how he got his start in film making as a clapper loader and how purchasing a RED One just before the 2008 financial crisis helped set him up for success. We go in to detail on how he gets his jobs, how he prepares, what equipment he takes with him, and why gaffers don’t really have much to do on his sets.
Bjorn lays out his style and his techniques for shooting major campaigns and he breaks down his commercial work for Samsonite.
Lighting Diagram
Things You Will Learn in this Episode:
– How Bjorn got his start in cinematography
– Why he loves shooting anamorphic
– Why he likes to own his gear, including an Arri Alexa package and a RED Epic package
– How he works with natural light – What he looks for when scouting locations for these big budget travel projects
Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Bjorn Charpentier’s Website
- Samsonite Commercial – Shot by Bjorn
- The Rock – Directed by Michael Bay
- Elite Anamorphic Lenses – Bjorn’s Personal Choice for Anamorphics
- Directors: Norman Bates
- Hannibal the TV Show
- Music Video – Bjorn’s First Anamorphic Piece
Inspiration Corner
Shane Hurlbut’s Illumination Experience Shane’s Website
Style Uncovered
Bruno Aveillan’s Louis Vutton Commerical
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