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Today I want to take you guys behind the scenes of a short film I shot written and directed by my friend Brett Blackwell. Let's breakdown the cinematography and lighting, the gear we used, and how we made it all happen!

Huge thanks to Smallrig for supporting this film. Check out some of the gear we used:

SmallRig FreeBlazer HeavyDuty Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit AD100
https://geni.us/3989Tripod
SmallRig VB155 mini V Mount Battery
https://geni.us/3581VB155
SmallRig Compact VMount Battery Mounting System
https://geni.us/PLATE4064
SmallRig Cage for Sony ZVE1
https://geni.us/4257ZVE1
SmallRig Modular Matte Box
https://geni.us/MBOX3641
SmallRig MagicFIZ Wireless Follow Focus Two Motor Kit
https://geni.us/FOCUS3918
SmallRig Handheld Cage Kit for Sony FX30 / FX3
https://geni.us/4184FX3
SmallRig Snapon Quick Lock NATO Top Handle
https://geni.us/HANDLE4175

PRODUCTION
Director: Brett Blackwell   / brett.blackwell  
Writers: Brett Blackwell and Mellisa Goodwin   / mellisa.goodwin  
Producer: Kylee Kao   / kyleemariekao  
Line Producer: Dylan Palley   / dylanpalley  
DP: Ryan Kao   / ryanmkao  
Gaffer: Oscar Martinez   / ojess15  
Gaffer: Jason Yu   / jasonyuuuuuuuuuu  
1st AC: Alexio Mah   / alexiomah  
1st AC: Sam Woosley   / wooz  
2nd AC: Stan Sadowski   / stanmadephotos  
2nd AC: Jackson Hayes   / jacksonhayes.film  
Swing/BTS: Kyle Stubbs   / _kylestubbs  
PA/BTS: Sydney Sarel   / sydney_loo_hoo  
Sound Mixer: Martin Kittappa   / mkittappa  
Photographer: Jesse Lin   / dieselvenom  
MUA: Ahna Ellis   / ahnaellismua  
Colorist: Jake Pierelle   / jvke  

CAST
Sage: Talia Wray   / taliawray  
Jordan: Jaycob Maya   / jaycob.maya  
Stew: Stew Caldo   / stewcaldo  
Leo: Deyshaun Tucker   / deytucker  
Chloe: Mellissa Goodwin   / mellisa.goodwin  
Tyler: Timothy Lakas   / timothyjames__  
Brett: Brett Blackwell
Spencer: Oraldo Austin   / iam_oraldo  
Lance: RJ Meigar   / rjmelgar7  

SPECIAL THANK YOU’S:
Smallrig
Allegra’s California Cafe
Tere’s Mexican Grill

My Camera Gear: (Updated Oct 2022)
Primary YouTube Camera https://geni.us/FpAb
Stills / BCamera https://geni.us/MiBjeUa
Cinema Camera: https://geni.us/QoifW8
Main Wide Angle Lens https://geni.us/yHAP5Q
Main Lens https://geni.us/JEBOLD
Cinema Lenses: https://geni.us/66pr
Best 7" Monitor: https://geni.us/d2pt
Best 5" Monitor: https://geni.us/AK0qJDq
Favorite Cinema Filters (10% OFF "RYANKAO10") https://geni.us/ovr0
VND Filter: https://geni.us/btMeAJ
Mattebox: https://geni.us/DBi9Fl
4 x 5.65" Filters: https://geni.us/GgQIrT
Best SD Cards: https://geni.us/FNEw56s
On Camera Mic https://geni.us/twH1
Boom Mic: https://geni.us/RMKTEy
Audio Recorder: https://geni.us/rz2uBz
Camera Rig Tool (you need this): https://geni.us/JfIM
Main Key Light: https://geni.us/duR87V8
Big Softbox: https://geni.us/hAEsimu

My Sony a7sIII Rig Breakdown:
https://geni.us/wuC3ICZ

My RED Komodo Rig Breakdown:
https://geni.us/bYzTC

► All of my favorite filmmaking gear: http://geni.us/DqpCu!

► The music I use in my videos: https://fm.pxf.io/QyPKyM

► Sound effects I use in my videos: http://geni.us/lmUK

Follow me:
► Instagram:   / ryanmkao  
► Twitter:   / ryan_kao  
► Snapchat: @justaskryan

Business Inquires: [email protected]

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