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

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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 started7:04 - Question to ask a DP when hiring 12:02 - Daily rate when getting started18:40 - BBC Documentary20:25 - Favorite types of shoots23:27 - Unions for DP's25:27 - Setting up benefits 30:41 - Favorite Gear32:30 - Using a steady cam34:29 - New gear41:58 - Something going wrong 46:21 - How to get started as a DPLinks:Fowler FilmsCovert CoffeeProlycht Orion 300 FS KitGodox Parabolic 128 Reflector KitConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resourcesConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources

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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...

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