Quadcopters, Hollywood & Leica’s (with Paul Lefko)

For episode 21 we across the oceans and interview Paul Lefko from the sunny state of California, USA.

Paul has worked as a director and photographer in the Los Angeles area covering both film and video.

This is part 1 of the interview and the 2nd part will follow next. Stay tuned.

We discuss:
– Van Nuys and trips to America
– the L.A. conspiracy
– Why you should buy a Leica
– Reasons to visit Scotland
– Cementing contracts
– Working for free
– shooting actors vs models

TIMING

Here are the times for the relevant sections.

0mins – introduction, where he’s from + how got started in Hollywood. Difference between models and actors in photography. Lighting differences between video + film

14.15 mins – Van Nuys in L.A. and travelling the USA. Holidays in Scotland

34.30 mins – discuss film photography and developing. From 35mm to medium and large format.

42.25 mins – random questions

51.35 mins – discuss contracts, freebies and how to cover yourself

64.10 mins – Paul social links etc

RANDOM QUESTIONS

Don’t forget Paul goes through the usual random questions. In this episode, we test Paul’s knowledge on some dodgy history with Los Angeles, along with a few others.

FURTHER INFO

If you want to get in touch with Paul, here are his links:

Paul’s website – https://www.fhutowurks.com/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/fhutowurks_by_paul_lefko/

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