#For-Hire - Tanqueray Ten (Production Breakdown)

Really pleased to see recent #forhire work finally starting to make the rounds on @tanquerayusa’s social media. I was the Director of Photography for @snoopdogg’s direct-to-camera intros + interviews with the Tanqueray Ten!  You can check some of the content here.

Camera: Canon C300, Canon CN-E 50mm, ISO 850

Huge shout out to my Gaffer Michael Galdamez with Cam Lighting and Grip, Inc for doing a stellar job on this project. 👍

Canon C300, Canon CN-E 50mm: The smallHD monitor was perfect for sending out a Rec709 feed to the clients monitor (i.e. HDMI TV on set), while still maintaining the C-Log capture in camera. 

For these interview shots we used an Arri Skypanel S30 with a grid. Flagged it off on along the top to keep too much spill from hitting the wall behind the interviewees. The daylight from the door acted as the backlight. Practicals in the space helped with a slight tungsten glow as well. 

For Snoops direct-to-camera, we used the Arri Skypanel S60 as the key light with a grid in as well. We also used a Quasar Science 4x4 Kino for some soft fill on the left side of the frame. For back we used 1 Quasar Science Crossfade just above the glass, as well 1 along the drinking glasses in the back of the bar to give some texture shining through.  

Golden Gate Bridge

Was on a quick trip up for a project near San Francisco, and had some free time. The weather wasn’t on my side, but I was able to take a relatively short drive over to the Golden Gate Bridge. 

Canon 5D Mark iii, Canon f4 24-105mm, ISO 100

I was hoping to get all the way down to the fort just underneath the bridge, but unfortunately I wasn’t going to have enough time before I had to start heading back to where the project was. Despite the hazy day, I was able to find a really awesome trail that lead down to the road next to the bay.  

Camera: Canon 5D Mark iii, Canon f4 24-105 IS, Canon 50mm 1.4

Goldfield Old West Town, Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona

The Superstition Mountains are located in central Arizona inside the Lost Dutchman State Park. It's a 320-acre state park named after the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine, a famous gold mine legendary among the tales of the Old West. Nestled just below the summit of the Superstition Mountains is a great local attraction called the Goldfield Old West Town. This place was a great little experience that only takes an afternoon to enjoy with the whole family. 

You'll find all kinds on interesting artifacts laying around the property that help to really sell the atmosphere of an old west town. Not to mention great gifts shops with hand crafted nicknacks made by the locals. 

One of the great parts of this old west town is the staff that puts on a gunfight show every hour on the hour. These folks really put a lot into the production, and make it fun for the whole family. 

The staff really do take the shows very seriously and make it a fun and interactive experience with the people visiting the town. From what I understand they are also volunteers, so if you stop in be sure to give them a tip for doing a great job. 

Be sure to explore the entire town. There has been so much attention to detail you'll most likely miss a few things the first time round. 

If you're interested to stop by this attraction, be sure to visit their website here which has all the directions and info on fees. 🤠👍