About this podcast
An educational filmmaking podcast focused on specific topics and projects, That's a Take is comprised of conversations with experts, case studies, and topic focused episodes. The podcast is hosted by Cinematographer Bruce James Bales.
Episodes
- Take 17 - Jillian Whitaker · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 17Take 17 - Jillian Whitaker Jillian Whitaker joins us to discuss film scoring and composition. We talk about how she got started with music, how she approaches a score, some best…
- Take 16 - Benjamin Handler · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 16Take 16- Benjamin Handler Benjamin Handler joins us to discuss the role of the colorist and the importance of color correction. Ben has used color correction to elevate his own…
- Take 15 - Stephanie Schneider · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 15Take 15 - Stephanie Schneider Stephanie Schneider joins us to discuss the role of the intimacy director/coordinator. She shares how she got interested in the role, how she…
- Take 14 - Cole Needham · 1 h 38 min · Season 2 Episode 14Take 14 - Cole Needham Cole Needham joins us to discuss balance, finishing things you start, how he approaches networking, his new production company, Super Regular. Cole has…
- Take 13 - Brittany Benedict · 1 h 15 min · Season 2 Episode 13Take 13 - Brittany Benedict Brittany Benedict joins us to discuss directing her first feature film, 5683. We talk about what pre production looked like, how she was empowered by…
- Take 12 - Andrew Peterson · 1 h 34 min · Season 2 Episode 12Take 12 - Andrew Peterson Andrew Peterson joins That's a Take to discuss how he got started as a 1st AC, best practices for running the camera department, and how to best…
- Take 11 - Season One Wrap Up · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 11Take 11 - Season One Wrap Up Host Bruce James Bales wraps up Season One by revisiting all 10 episodes to see what was learned. Bruce also takes those lessons and relates them to…
- Take 10 - Case Study: The Valley of the Devil · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 10Take 10 - Case Study: The Valley of the Devil with Chase Stine Chase Stine joins us to dissect his short film The Valley of the Devil which was independently produced in 2024…
- Take 9 - Sydney Pierick on Acting Theory · 1 h 8 min · Season 1 Episode 9Take 9 - Sydney Pierick on Acting Theory Sydney Pierick joins us to discuss the basics of acting, acting theory, and how crew can help to facilitate better performances from…
- Take 8 - Ben Schmidt on Producing a No Budget Feature Film · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 8Take 8 - Ben Schmidt on Producing a No Budget Feature Film Ben Schmidt joins us to discuss his experiences producing, directing, and shooting a no budget feature film, Ellie and…
- Take 7 - Josh Goodell on Transitioning to a Larger Market · 1 h 33 min · Season 1 Episode 7Take 7 - Josh Goodell on Transitioning to a Larger Market Josh Goodell joins us to discuss his experiences transitioning from Iowa to Los Angeles. From still photography to a…
- Take 6 - Kaitlyn Busbee on Advantages of Graduate Film School · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 6Take 6 - Kaitlyn Busbee on Advantages of Graduate Film School Kaitlyn Busbee joins us to discuss her experiences at Graduate Film School. From start to finish, Kaitlyn lays out…
- Take 5 - Case Study: Chiefsaholic · 1 h 17 min · Season 1 Episode 5Take 5 - Case Study: Chiefsaholic Director Dylan Sires and Producer Kristian Day join the podcast to talk about their experiences making Amazon Studio's Chiefsaholic: A Wolf in…
- Take 4 - Tarrell Christie on Basics of Visual FX · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 4Take 4 - Tarrell Christie on Basics of Visual FX Tarrell Christie joins us to discuss the basics of Visual FX. We discuss how he got started, what inspired him, the sub…
- Take 3 - Hannah Rosalie Wright on Writing Independent Short Films · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 3Take 3 - Hannah Rosalie Wright on Writing Independent Short Films Hannah Wright joins us to discuss writing independent short films. We touch upon best practices, how reading…
- Take 2 - Kristian Day on the Fundamentals of Producing · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 2Take 2 - Kristian Day on the Fundamentals of Producing Kristian Day joins us to discuss the fundamentals of producing. We touch upon what a producer does, what the different…
- Take 1 - Marissa Vonn on Foundations of Independent Filmmaking · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 1Take 1 - Marissa Vonn on Foundations of Independent Filmmaking Marissa Vonn joins us to discuss foundations of independent filmmaking in relation to making no budget short…
