In this special edition of the Digital Convergence Podcast, Chris Fenwick delves deep into the mind and vision of Po Chan – a remarkable visual storyteller, artist, and director of both “The Last Three Minutes” and The Ticket.
“How is editing more than just ‘cutting’? What role does a colorist play in evoking emotion and meaning? How does a director bring the story to life and propel it forward by means of camera position and moves? What role does light play in breathing life into the film?
This interview with Po Chan by Chris Fenwick provides insight and commentary on these questions. You will enjoy the scene-by-scene breakdown by Po Chan as she explains her thinking – why it was framed, lit, shot, edited, and graded as it was.
The Digital Convergence Podcast team thanks Po Chan for taking the time to talk with us and share her conversation with our listeners.”
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Below are some screen grabs, BTS stills, and video to accompany the discussion during the podcast.
5:20 Still frame of Emma’s flowing dress.
Story Board of Emma’s dress while she is running
14:50 Extreme close-up of Vince’s eye
Story Board of the opening shot
18:55 Mirror shot in the hallway of the Hospital
21:00 Vince tying Emma’s shoes
22:55 Exiting the Hospital as the Taxi pulls up
23:45 D.P Shane Hurlbut, ASC getting ready to film in the back of the Prius
22:52 Director Po Chan sitting on the floor of the Prius
25:00 The Boutique Location
25:55 Building the ramp for the hand off shot
D.P Shane Hurlbut, ASC handing off the camera to operator Chris McGuire
Operator Chris McGuire standing by on the ramp for the hand off
Storyboard of the hand-off sequence
29:37 Wide shot of Vince and Emma running in front of the chandelier store
30:15 Vince and Emma ripping the tags off of their clothing
37:45 Dutch angle of Vince in the ending hospital sequence
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Director of photography Shane Hurlbut, ASC works at the forefront of cinema. He’s a storyteller, innovator, and discerning collaborator, who brings more than three decades of experience to his art. He is a member of the American Society of Cinematographers, the International Cinematographers Guild/Local 600, and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Hurlbut frequently joins forces with great directors: McG’s Netflix Rim of the World and The Babysitter, plus Warner Bros. We Are Marshall and Terminator: Salvation; Scott Waugh’s Need for Speed and Act of Valor; and Gabriele Muccino’s There Is No Place Like Home and Fathers and Daughters. His additional film credits include Semi-Pro; The Greatest Game Ever Played; Into the Blue; Mr 3000; Drumline; 11:14, which earned Hurlbut a DVDX nomination; and The Skulls. Notably, his television credits include the first season of AMC’s Into the Badlands.
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