#14 - Freelance Cinematographer - Aaron Mendez

Danny talks with Freelance Cinematographer, Aaron Mendez, about the neighborhood they grew up in, Artist Johnny Utah, how Aaron got started filming, how the ability to adapt to any situation has helped Aaron in his line of work, Aaron’s working relationship turned friendship with the UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic, the upcoming UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou on March 27th 2021, his continuous work for The UFC, how important and quick editing is in the cinematography business, Aaron’s earlier work shooting weddings, not being afraid to try something new, his experience filming Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr in 2020, Aarons working relationship with NBC Sports shooting the 2016 Olympics in Brazil/Notre Dame Marching Band/etc, David Chang, Aaron's shooting in foreign countries, his outlook for the work he will be performing for the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, how his travels has bettered him as a person and cinematographer, his work for the 2020 Showtime Documentary "The Comedy Store", the legacy of The Comedy Store and Mitzi Shore, his work for Nyjah Houston, the possible La Habra Documentary, Aaron's plans for giving back to the community, Aaron's work for the Los Angeles Dodgers on the TV Show "Backstage Dodgers", Aaron's upcoming projects including his work with Comedian Tiffany Haddish, his projection for UFC 260, Gary Vaynerchuck, the time Aaron shot for one of Alternate Take's Guests UFC Cutman/Boxing Trainer Rudy Hernandez, his work for Showtime Boxing shooting Leo Santa Cruz and Canelo Alvarez, and Aaron's most successful video on his YouTube Channel. Follow us on Instagram @alternatetakepodcast for updates on all of our new episodes and silly things we do.https://www.instagram.com/alternatetakepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/aaronmendezfilms/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/user/aaronmendezfilms