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Episode: Covering vs Shooting a Scene: Insights from Team Deakins’ Bill Hader Episode & My Filmmaking Journey
Description: Hey there, fellow film enthusiasts! 🎬 In this episode, I delve into a captivating discussion sparked by a recent episode of the Team Deakins podcast (https://teamdeakins.libsyn.com/bill-hader-actor-director-showrunner), where actor/director Bill Hader shared his thoughts on the intriguing concept of "covering a scene" versus "shooting a scene."
Now, before we dive in, let me clarify something I added myself—covering a scene, in essence, means covering your ass (Bill Hader didn't use those exact words). It's when you're unsure of what the scene truly needs, so you capture a multitude of shots, hoping to figure it out later...