{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/673d23a9b1e4e2505aed49ec/69fa4c051932a077a9b85bcb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP396 | 20 Years as a Documentary DP, Everything I’ve Learned (w/ Mike Pecci)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/673d23a9b1e4e2505aed49ec/1778011031199-67d81939-4a64-4cdf-83e3-f55ce736c9a3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On this episode of <em>In Love with the Process</em>, Mike breaks it all down.</p><p><br></p><p>No guest. Just over 20 years of experience behind the camera, distilled into a practical guide for anyone who wants to step into the world of documentary filmmaking.</p><p>From shooting scientists, CEOs, gang members, actors, and everyday people, Mike has built a career capturing real stories in real environments, and in this episode, he walks you through exactly how he does it.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a step-by-step look at the process.</p><p><br></p><p>From choosing the right gear, to building a lighting setup that feels natural and motivated, to making your subject feel comfortable enough to actually open up on camera.</p><p>Mike dives into how to think about a job before you even show up, how to communicate with your crew, and how to stay flexible when reality doesn’t go according to plan.</p><p>Because documentary filmmaking isn’t about perfect images.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s about trust, awareness, and being ready when the moment happens.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever thought about becoming a PA, assisting on a doc team, or stepping behind the camera yourself, this episode is your starting point.</p><p>This is the stuff people don’t teach you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>► </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mikepecci/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mike's IG</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>► </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/inlovewiththeprocesspod/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ILWP's IG</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Music: Betamaxx</p><p><br></p><p>——SPONSORS——</p><p><br></p><p><strong>► </strong><a href=\"https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FujiFilm</strong></a><strong> </strong>10% off Accessories (<a href=\"https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/accessories/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/accessories/</a>)&nbsp;and Merch (<a href=\"https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/brand-merch/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/brand-merch/</a>) Promo code<strong> PROCESS10</strong></p><p><strong>► </strong><a href=\"https://www.pugetsystems.com/?utm_campaign=In%20Love%20With%20The%20Process&amp;utm_source=Podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Puget Systems</strong></a></p><p><strong>► </strong><a href=\"https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Blackmagic Design</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/673d1e13b1e4e2505aec165c/shows/673d23a9b1e4e2505aed49ec/episodes/Inlovewiththeprocess.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inlovewiththeprocess.com</a></p>","author_name":"Mike Pecci"}