Hey, everyone. I hope you are all staying safe in the crazy times that we live in. While we wait for this to all blow over, I've been working on a few things to help pass the time. I have a few more episodes of Decipher the Media in the works, despite being mostly stuck at home. While I work to get those out, I haven't had a chance to plug the YouTube page as much for Cipher Eye Media, so here's my chance: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecronerCEM The latest episode of Decipher the Media is also on the channel. I've started filming the episodes with my Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K, which give the videos more of a "professional" feel, compared to the ones that were previously shot using my Canon XA20 and a Logitech webcam (for the introduction). So, go enjoy the wonderfully crisp feel as I interview guests in my dinky little "recording studio". Obviously, I haven't been doing interviews in the recent months as the world tries to navigate the pa
Now Available - Decipher the Media #13: Alex Cassun Talks Filmmaker Voice, Producer Challenges, and Film Requirements
The latest episode of the Decipher the Media podcast is now available! You can download it from iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Read the description below for more. Be sure to leave some feedback on the podcast. I'm always open to your input as well! Description: On this episode of the Decipher the Media Podcast, I sit down with Alex Cassun of Indieground Films to discuss his experiences in filmmaking. In this very informative discussion, Alex talks about his roles in the industry and the films he has worked on. He breaks down his experiences in film as a Producer, Writer, Director, Assistant Director, and his role in the Art Department. Alex and I discuss the importance of thinking about a filmmaker's target audience and the film's end goal, producing with constraints, social influence of a film, finding your voice in the film you develop, and other advice that comes directly from Alex's experiences. If you would like to learn more about Alex's film work, p