Rodrigo Prieto, ASC: Oscar-nominated cinematographer for Silence and Brokeback Mountain, talks Martin Scorsese, The Irishman, The Wolf of Wall Street, Amores Perros, Argo and more

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 54: Rodrigo Prieto, ASC Rodrigo Prieto has shot many different movies with numerous looks and feelings. His visual take on the various films he's worked on comes from understanding the script, who the characters are, and doing extensive research, usually through looking at still photographs. The Irishman is Rodrigo's third collaboration with Martin Scorsese. For Rodrigo, Scorsese has always been a huge inspiration and he has an incredible time working with the director. The Irishman was also an amazing opportunity for him to work with such skilled actors. Though the film required lots of scouting and preparation, the actors still had room for some improvisation. The Irishman is currently playing in theaters. Find Rodrigo Prieto Instagram:@rpstam Episode Sponsors: Hot Rod Cameras Musicbed: License real music from real artists for your films and projects. Get one month FREE with the promo code CINEMAPOD at checkout! Songs featured this week: “Yellow” by Eric Kinney, “Threads” by Luke Atencio, “Montana” by Longlake Aputure makes very good LED lighting products and accessories, such as the Spotlight Mount. Acquire pinpoint accuracy when projecting your light with your choice of three different lenses. Find Aputure products at Hot Rod Cameras. Close Focus discussion: Do influencers actually influence anything? It seems meaningless these days- it's much better to be considered an expert or a thought leader. Ben's short end: Another podcast! You Must Remember This with Karina Longworth, specifically the episode “Six Degrees of Song of the South,” dealing with Walt Disney's Song of the South. Illya's short end: 2020 Oscar predictions and short lists. LIKE AND FOLLOW US, send fan mail or suggestions! Facebook:@cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Twitter: @ShortEndz Podcast Credits: Editor in Chief:  Illya Friedman @hotrodcameras instagram @illyafriedman instagram Ben Rock:  @neptunesalad twitter @bejamin_rock instagram Producer: Alana Kode Editor: Ben Katz Composer: Kays Alatractchi Subscribe to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts or click on the link below to listen here