Finding the Frame - "The Pitt" Cinematography (feat. Johanna Coelho)

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In this episode of Finding the Frame, Chris Haigh (imdb.com/name/nm13352079/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt…) interviews cinematographer Johanna Coelho (imdb.com/name/nm3857186/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_…), known for her work on HBO Max's The Pitt (imdb.com/title/tt31938062/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_…). Coelho discusses her journey from France to Los Angeles, blending French emotional storytelling with American visual language, and how her diverse education at the Sorbonne, AFI, and a French technical school shaped her visual approach. She emphasizes the importance of adapting to different projects, from documentaries to medical dramas, and her role as a "visual psychologist" in interpreting characters' emotions.
Coelho delves into the innovative techniques used on "The Pitt," including a 360-degree set, custom LED lighting, and the use of the Alexa Mini LF camera. She details the challenges and collaborations involved in creating a realistic, continuous 15-hour medical drama, highlighting the meticulous planning and choreography required. She also touches on her concerns and hopes for the future of filmmaking in Los Angeles, and her thoughts on the use of AI in the industry, advocating for its use as a tool to enhance, rather than replace, the cinematographer’s role.
Keep up with Johanna Coelho:
Instagram: instagram.com/johanna_coelho
Website: johannacoelho.com
Keep up with Finding the Frame host Chris Haigh:
Instagram: instagram.com/chrishaighwriter
IMDb: pro.imdb.com/name/nm13352079/credits
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Intro & Guest Intro
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Johanna’s Cinematography Journey
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Early Inspirations & Influences
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Education & Cinematic Approach
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Finding Confidence On Set
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Developing a Visual Style
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Adapting to Different Genres
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Cinematography as Psychology
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Balancing Art & Tech
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Behind the Scenes The Pitt
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Working with Production Design
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Lighting The Pitt
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Camera Gear & Handheld Setup
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Filming in a 360° Set
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Custom LED Camera Lights
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Choreographing Long Takes
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Using Background Actors
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Blending Documentary & Narrative
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Future Projects & Goals
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - AI in Cinematography
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Filmmaking in Los Angeles
watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/finding-t… - Final Thoughts & Outro