The CinePacks Podcast
by CinePacks
Welcome to the CinePacks Podcast, hosted by Tyler Casey and Andy Chen, the creative minds behind CinePacks. Join us as we dive into the world of filmmaking, interviewing industry professionals who share their insights, tips, and tricks. Whether you're a seasoned pro or an aspiring filmmaker, tune in for valuable advice and inspiration from the best in the business.
Episodes
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Directing For Viral Influencers | Stro
Stro and his production company, Room1041, are at the forefront of innovation for the social media industry. They create content for Logan Paul, Ed Sheeran, and countless other influencers your bound to hear of. Follow Stro - https://www.instagram.com/directedbystro Stro Website -...
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Building a Virtual Production Studio from Scratch | Joshua Lykkeberg
CinePacks would not be what it is today without the crazy and ambitious mind of Joshua Lykkeberg. Learn how he runs the virtual production volume at our studio. Follow Josh - https://www.instagram.com/mangoquaffer Support the show 🎥📦 Get 20% Digital Assets - Code: POD20 Get a CinePacks Lens...
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From Trailer Parks to Technocranes: Justin Jones on Breaking into Cinematography
Justin Jones is the creative DP behind some of the biggest rock music videos on the internet, and he is actively growing an educational filmmaker community through monthly "Warehouse Workshops." Follow Justin - www.instagram.com/justinjonesdp Warehouse Workshops -...
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Life as MGK's Videographer | Sam CaHill
Sam CaHill is the brilliant videographer behind Machine Gun Kelly's media content and his hit Hulu documentary, "Life in Pink" Follow Sam - https://www.instagram.com/samcahill/ Support the show 🎥📦 Get 20% Digital Assets - Code: POD20 Get a CinePacks Lens Filters Check out our Film Studios…
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Creating Viral Action Scenes: Fight Choreography & Camera Tricks with Tony Surpman
In this thrilling episode, hosts Tyler Casey and Andy Chen are joined by Tony Surfman, the mastermind behind some of the most viral action sequences on social media. Known for his work on blockbuster projects like The Matrix: Resurrections, The Witcher, and Road House, Tony shares his inspiring...
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That’s a Bad Idea: Behind Viral Hits "MILK & SERIAL" and "The Chair"
"That's a Bad Idea" is an uprising comedy sketch duo staring Curry Barker & Cooper Tomlinson. Follow Bad Idea - https://www.instagram.com/thats.a.bad.idea Watch MILK & SERIAL- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbzGQ1lszv4 Support the show 🎥📦 Get 20% Digital Assets - Code: POD20 Get a CinePacks…
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Chandler Riggs as Peter Parker in 'The Spider' & The Walking Dead
Chandler Riggs needs no introduction; his breakout role as Carl Grimes in the hit series "The Walking Dead" was an icon staple to the show. Recently, Chandler came to our very own Broadway studio to film "The Spider" horror film, portraying Peter Parker in a darker light than we've ever seen...
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Directing Music Videos for Damian Lillard with Keoni Mars
Keoni Mars is an accomplished Los Angeles director who has worked with artists such as Lil Wayne, Justine Skye, and more. Follow Keoni - https://www.instagram.com/keonimars?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Follow Creatives Play -...
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Documenting LaRussell and filming Visualizers | Splash Bakery
Join Splash as he goes into detail about the platform he's built up for the bay area, as well as how his team manages to output consistent social content for LaRussell. Follow Splash – https://www.instagram.com/splashthakidd Follow Splash Bakery - https://www.instagram.com/splashbakery_ Timecodes…
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Operating Robot Camera Arms with Cinema Junkies
Cassius King is a skilled filmmaker known for his expertise in specialty motion equipment, including robot arms and scissor crane. Starting out in San Francisco as a construction worker, Cassius made a major career shift when he moved out to Los Angeles to start his production company, the Cinema...
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Mastering CRT Vintage Logo Design with Jack Harrison
Jack Harrison has one of the most niche logo design techniques you’ll ever find, specializing in degrading modern graphics through CRT screen recordings. His process allows him to create some of the most genuine VHS filters that exist, emulating nostalgic graphic designs you would find from the...
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Lacapture's Journey: From 9-to-5 to Filmmaking with Alicia Keys
Desire Lacap, or better known as lacapture online, is an amazingly talented videographer based in Los Angeles county. Being creative from a young age, Desire built up a powerful production company which now produces amazing content for artists such as Alicia Keys, G-Eazy, and brands like Adobe....
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From Prison to Hollywood: Working with Ryan Coogler and Creed 3 | D'Lo Louis
Few people can top the story of D’Lo Louis, who defied the expectations of those around him by becoming a successful filmmaker after spending nearly 10 years in prison. This non-traditional start did not inhibit him though, as the first film he worked on was “Space Jam: New Legacy,” followed by...
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From Living in his Car to Music Video Director | Josh Libertine
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to repurpose Tesla batteries for lighting equipment? Have you thought about influencing the local market value of RED Komodo cameras? Or maybe you’ve come here to improve your photography skills because you didn’t study hard enough at your local CVS. No…
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BT Studios on Producing Music Videos for Tinashe, Don Toliver & PartyNextDoor
When Lopes and Galileo dropped out of college and moved to LA to pursue a career in the film industry, they barely even knew what a producer’s role was on set. Those days, you might not have guessed that they would soon be running one of the most successful production companies in the area. BT...
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Building a Successful Film Studio | Mario Visions
Being a solo entrepreneur in Los Angeles is no easy feat, but Mario Visions is the prime example of how persistence and grit delivers praiseworthy results withing the film industry. As the owner of Site Studios, Mario has built up a large array of standing sets which have brought in many big-name...
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From Corporate Cubicles to Creative Campaigns: Alex Qian's Photography Journey with Top Brands
Alex Qian is undoubtedly one of the most skilled photographers of our time. He’s dabbled in every medium of photography you can imagine; from humble roots in real estate gigs, to world-class nature photography, to large-scale collaborations with brand names like Xbox. Making it as a photographer...
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MoodyDarkRoom on Photography, Videography, and Social Media Growth
Oswaldo Cepeda, known on YouTube as Moody Dark Room, is one of the most creative and unique photographers you’ll find in the LA area. Blurring the lines between photography and videography, Oswaldo creates mesmerizing “video portraits” full of atmosphere and dreamy visuals. Utilizing his talents…
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Directing Metal Music Videos for Bad Omens, Spiritbox & Wage War: Orie McGinness | Ep. 53
Orie McGinness is a visionary director who has made a significant impact in the metal music video genre. Renowned for his ability to create massive environments and stunning visuals through his self-taught VFX skills, Orie has directed iconic videos for bands such as Bad Omens, Spirit Box, and…
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From Kickstarter to the Big Screen: Brian M Tang director of the 2023 SXSW short film “Kodama”
In today’s episode we speak with Brian Tang, the creator and director of the director of the 2023 SXSW short film “Kodama.” Kodama puts a modern twist on traditional Japanese folklore by following a team of SWAT samurai attempting to recover the team leader’s father from an evil spirit. Through…
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From the Block: Zae Williams on His Hanging Mic Performances with G Herbo, Lil Yachty, NLE Choppa, 4 Batz and more
In this episode of the CinePacks Podcast, we sit down with Zae Williams (AZAE Productions), the creative force behind the highly acclaimed "From the Block" YouTube series on his channel "4tha Shooters." Zae shares how his hanging microphone performances with top artists like Lil Durk, G Herbo…
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Dr. Clips: Mastering Viral Short-Form Videos with Evan Blum
In this episode of the CinePacks Podcast, we sit down with Evan Blum, aka Dr. Clips, to explore the power of short-form content. Evan shares his tips for filming, creating viral videos, and the impact of concise content in today's digital world. With experience working with artists like Flyana...
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Virtual Productions and Horror Short Films with Andy Chen
Today we interview Andy Chen, the co-founder of CinePacks studios. In our interview with Andy, we discuss his journey as a filmmaker and his experiences with virtual production. Virtual production has become a game-changer for the film industry, enabling filmmakers to create incredibly immersive,...
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Opening a Film Studio at the Age of 19 with Adam and Sebastian
In this episode of the CinePacks Podcast, we are joined by the owners of Blinktone Studios, Adam and Sebastian. Based in the Bay Area, Adam and Sebastian have been shooting music videos for as long as they can remember. Opening their own studio at the age of 19 and 20 proved to be a remarkable…
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Damien Sandoval on How To Grow On PeerSpace
In today’s episode we revisit an old guest, Damien Sandoval. The last time Damien was featured on the podcast was back in 2020, and a lot has changed for him since then. Damien has been hustling, expanding his studio operations, and maintaining crazy high-tempo energy throughout it all. Hear…
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Tips for Sound Design on Music Videos - AyoDouson
In this episode I sit down and talk with Ayo Douson a sound designers working in the music videos space. He has done sound design for big videos for artist such as, Lil Mosey, Trippy Red, Polo Capalot and many more. In this episode Douson dives into what make good sound design for videos and…
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Dodford on growing an editing audience to 200k on Tiktok
Dodford on how he grew an audience over 200K on TikTok. Daniel McMahon AKA Dodford started creating short editing tutorials on Tiktok. He would break down simple effects and show how to create them in adobe premiere pro in just under a minute. In this episode he talks on what it takes to be a…
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Adrian Per on Directing Music Videos
Adrian Per is a filmmaker and director who has been producing music videos for the majority of his life. Adrian has truly earned his name in the industry collaborating with huge names like Lil Nas X. In today’s episode, we learn about how Adrian prioritizes the art of filmmaking above all else,...
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Jay Pusha Running Wet Visuals & working with 2k Baby, Bank Roll Hayden...
Jay Pusha is a director and editor who runs the hugely successful music video production company, Wet Visuals. He has worked with artist such as 2k Baby, Bank Roll Hayden, Lil Pete, Sui Generis and many more! In this podcast we go over his journey, and how he grew from small, run and gun gigs, to...
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Trevor Potter on working at No Jumper and tips for vlogging
Trevor Potter is an amazingly talented film-maker working at No Jumper. He is mainly responsible for the vlogs and content creation for the No Jumper YouTube channel, and his job gives him a lot of creative freedom. However, Trevor worked hard to get to where he is. He started off making music...
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New CinePacks Film Studio, LED Wall and New Sets
Andy and Tyler the owners of CinePacks talk on opening their new studio in North Hollywood California. They talk about what is like opening a studio and some things to consider when opening your own studio. They recently purchased a LED Video wall for the studio to start doing virtual production....
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Bryan Delimata on making music video editing tutorials | Ep.40
Bryan Delimata has been consistently creating YouTube tutorials for over a year, and runs a YouTube channel with over 60 thousand subscribers. Before jumping full-time into his YouTube channel, he gained a variety of experience though filming music videos and doing social media gigs. Despite…
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Tips for starting your own Film Studio, Interview with Redwall Studios | Ep.41
Sunny L. is one of the founders of Redwall studios, a big-name studio with locations in the Bay Area and Las Vegas. His studio has hosted large-scale productions from all around, and it boasts an array of beautiful LED rooms for clients to film in. However, maintaining such a well-organized...
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NJC Visuals on tips for coming up as a director in a small town| Ep.39
In this episode of the CinePacks podcast, we chat to Noah of NJC Visuals, one of the hottest up and coming music video directors in the game. Noah’s been on our radar for a while now, impressing us on a number of levels. And It’s not just his cinematography that’s caught our eye. His incredibly...
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Damien Sandoval on filming with Tyga, Wiz Kalifa and Riveting Entertainment | Ep.38
In today’s podcast, we chat with one of the hottest directors in the game, Riveting Entertainment’s Damien Sandoval! Set against a backdrop of LA skyscrapers that rivals any zoom background we’ve seen, Damien talks us through his process as a director and filmmaker, how he got to where he is…
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Ty Rogers films for Adidas, ESPN+, NFL Films, and LeBron James | Ep.37
In this episode of the CinePacks podcast, we bring you an in depth chat with one of our favorite sports videographers, and two times Emmy-Winning filmmaker Ty Rogers! Ty’s been creating videos with some of the world’s leading sports brands for some time now, with an impressive roster that…
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Josh Fields getting product shots with the Probe Lens | Ep. 36
Josh Fields also know as Hatch 86 Films is a music video director who has shot videos with artist such as Philthy Rich, Moon Shine Bandits and many more. In this episode Josh and I speak on using the unique probe lens for getting product shots. 📝 Watch Episode/Show Notes 🆓📦 Download FREE...
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Nicholas Jandora on filming with Lil Skies and directing the music video ROXANNE | Ep.35
Nicholas Jandora also know as Jandora Media is a music video director who has shot videos with artist such as Lil Skies, Yung Pinch, Arizona Zevers, Lil Gnar, 24k Goldn and many more. Jandora grew up in Martinsburg, West Virginia and started out filming music videos with Lil Skies. In this…
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YUNGTADA on filming Lil Mosey's first music video | Ep.34
YUNGTADA is a music video director who shot Lil Mosey's first music video "Pull Up". In this episode, yungtada gives us insight of him coming up shooting music videos in Seattle and going on tour with Lil Mosey. yungtada also gives some tips on editing in adobe premiere and popular music video...
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How we Started CinePacks and Moving to LA and getting work | Ep.33
Andy Chen a Cinematographer/partner in CinePacks. We talk about his recent move to LA and his search for work. We also cover how we started CinePacks and our upcoming Short Film Contest. We speak on creating assets for filmmakers and releasing free effects for music video editors. 🆓📦 Download...
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How Remedy was able to produce On My Momma for Yhung T.O. | Ep.32
I sit down and talk to Remedy, a Bay area artist and producer. Remedy has produced for artist such as Sob x Rbe, Mozzy, Iamsu, and many more. Remedy has also had some hit songs in the bay area such as "Don't Love me". Enjoy the podcast and leave a review. 🆓📦 Download FREE Effects! 🎥📦 Shop...
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Filmmaking Video Game: CineTracer Interview with Matt Workman | Ep.31
I sit down and talk to cinematographer Matt Workman about his new game CineTracer! He explains how his new game will allow you to be able to set up your shots and previsualize your sets. Enjoy the podcast and leave a review. 🆓📦 Download FREE Effects! 🎥📦 Shop CinePacks Effects & Transitions 📝...
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Matt Alonzo leveling up your Music Videos and filming for YBN Nahmir, The Game, Lil Wayne | Ep.30
Matt Alonzo gives some tips for leveling up your music videos. Matt has directed Music videos for over 9 years now and has worked with many big artist such as, Tyler the Creator, Chris Brow, The Game, Far East Movement, Snoop Dogg, and Justin Bieber! Matt is hosting a film making class on Feb…
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Olufemii Tutorials and Breaking down music videos | Ep.29
In this episode I sit down Josh from Olufemii Tutorials. He has accumulated over 170k subscribers on YouTube. Josh has many tutorials on music video lighting, editing, and concepts on his channel. 🆓📦 Download FREE Effects! 🎥📦 Shop CinePacks Effects & Transitions 📝 Watch Episode/Show Notes...
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Biggest Mistake Shooting Behind the Scenes | Ep.28
Hatch 86 Films and I talk about a common mistake people make when shooting behind the scenes. It is important to get the right kind of shots for the director when filming behind the scenes. 🆓📦 Download FREE Effects! 🎥📦 Shop CinePacks Effects & Transitions 📝 Watch Episode/Show Notes Follow...
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Stewy Films interview directing music videos in Oakland | Ep.27
In this episode I sit down with StewyFilms and talk about how he came up shooting music videos in Oakland California. Stewy has shot with many artist such as, Philthy Rich, $tupid Young, Cookie Money, Lil Blood, J.Stalin, Mozzy and many more. His Youtube channel host hundreds of artist and has…
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Kyle White Directing Music videos and lighting tips | Ep.26
In this episode I video chat with Kyle White a Johannesburg based Music Video director. Kyle's music videos are very well polished and have high standard of professionalism. Kyle has recently been releasing quality YouTube content with plenty of Gems to help upcoming directors. 🆓📦 Download FREE...
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Shot By 806 Nick getting paid to shoot music video in Highschool | Ep.25
This week I bring on 806 Nick, a young music video director from Berkeley California. Nick has worked with artist such as Lul G (SOB x RBE), IAMSU, and Pimp Tobi. Nick share his insight of coming up in the music video game at such an early age and his plans for college. 🆓📦 Download FREE…
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Adrian Per Leveling up and shooting with bigger budgets | Ep.24
This week I bring on Adrian Per a Music video director from the Bay Area. Adrian has directed music videos for artist such as E-40, P-lo, Rexx Life Raj, Sage the Gemini and many more. Most recently he was given the award of Thizzler's director of the year for the 2nd time. In this podcast Adrian...
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Baws World learning after effects and doing VFX | Ep.23
This week I bring on Ariel Porta (Baws World) and talked about how he learned to do VFX in after effects. Ariel is very new to the music video game but really caught my eye with his knowledge and attention to detail with his visual effects in his videos. 🆓📦 Download FREE Effects! 🎥📦 Shop...
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Welcome to the CinePacks Podcast, hosted by Tyler Casey and Andy Chen, the creative minds behind CinePacks. Join us as we dive into the world of filmmaking, interviewing industry professionals who share their insights, tips, and tricks. Whether you're a seasoned pro or an aspiring filmmaker, tune in for valuable advice and inspiration from the best in the business.
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