Lucima Podcast

Continuing the conversation with actual bullet points for how to NOT drown in edits. And some candid conversation about artistry probably not for the feint of heart. References in this podcast: Beauty Retouch (dodge & burn) - https://vimeo.com/21431366 Dell 2405FPW - http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh&sku=320-4237&validate=false&~lt=popup Eizo 275CG - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/816468-REG/Eizo_CG275W_BK_ColorEdge_CG275W_27_Widescreen.html

I'm pretty sure this happens to everyone but here's my specific experience with drowning in edits and how to get around this. References in this podcast: Digital makeup - https://instagram.com/p/BDBsLG9Ewum/ LUCIMA Facebook Workshop page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/185656974814125/

There's an etiquette and art to learning that starts with asking good questions. Cooper Norland and I discuss this topic.

Photographer Cooper Norland visits the studio and I put him on the mic. He asks me a few questions he's always wanted to hear me speak about on the podcast. This is a segment from the conversation that addresses skin retouching and the different techniques particularly frequency separation and why I don't use it anymore.

On this podcast we have director, producer and editor Jennifer Steinman. In our search for epic sports documentaries we stumbled across Jennifer's film, Desert Runners. Being of the Ironman discipline, I instantly gravitated towards the idea of running my legs off over hundreds of miles a week in four different deserts around the world. Because that to me is Fun with a capital F! Please. Even I'm not *that* crazy. So it behooved me to find out who these crazy people were and what makes for crazier people than Ironman triathletes. Throughout the conversation Jennifer revealed many parallels between documentary storytelling and fashion photography/videography (and pretty much all forms of storytelling). It was only after editing and listening to the conversation that I realized Jennifer gave us so much depth and insight into the process of putting together a story that moves the audience. From shooting to editing, Jennifer knows it all and imparts a ton of knowledge especially when it comes to getting good

Getting back to basics. Thank you guys for listening. Talking a little about the changes ahead. 2015. And please stop beating yourself up over the pictures you took yesterday.

On this podcast we have the CEO of the Surfrider Foundation Dr. Chad Nelson. “Chad’s 16 years at the Surfrider Foundation as the Environmental Director has been marked by outstanding stewardship of our conservation mission,” Surfrider Foundation’s Board of Directors Chair Liisa Pierce Fiedelholtz shared in this news release. “Nelsen’s proven track-record of leading high impact campaigns has clearly demonstrated his ability to significantly build the reach of this incredible organization.” How does an organization like Surfrider Foundation reach and get people to act? What are the initiatives that Dr. Nelson is implementing to save our beaches? What makes him different from his predecessors? These are the questions I have on a topic that is near and dear to my heart. Hopefully they shed some insight on what we should all be doing to save our beaches. Enjoy! References in this podcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasia_(1940_film) http://www.reuseit.com/facts-and-myths/learn-more-facts-about-the-plas

Photoshop versus plastic surgery. What are the similarities and what are the differences? Suspend your disbelief for one second and imagine that I could actually ask this question. And then imagine that we actually reached out to one of the most prestigious plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills and he came on the podcast to answer all the questions I ever had about this subject. That is this podcast. In this podcast Dr. Hovsepian breaks down the business of beauty. What is beauty? What are the standards, the practices, and the pitfalls? Is beauty truly in the eye of the beholder? And/or is it contextual, cultural, and relative? If you've ever thought about the philosophy behind beauty, this is the podcast for you. References in this podcast: http://www.examiner.com/article/plastic-surgeon-connects-the-physical-goals-and-emotional-needs-of-patients https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivo_Pitanguy http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/breast-implants/art-20045957 http://abcnews.go.com

"William B. Cole Consultants founder and CEO Bill Cole, MS, MA is an internationally and nationally recognized peak performance mind coach. He is a Wall Of Fame Honoree, an award-winning scholar-athlete, published book author and articles author, and has coached at the highest levels of the Olympics, major-league pro sports, big-time college athletics and corporate America." - http://www.mentalgamecoach.com In this podcast we have mental game guru Bill Cole. We've all seen a player on our favorite team choke in a clutch moment. But why do players some choke when others shine? How do you get in the zone? Is there any way to get in the zone better/faster? What sports/activities lend themselves to being in the zone? Even as photographers we experience "the zone" where it seems that every shot you take is gold, or what I call "magic". In this conversation we talk about this and much more regarding the mental game! References in this podcast: http://www.drleman.com/store/parenting-books/cat_4.html http://www2

"Born & raised in Florida, Justin started out at a very young age shooting surf films for international brands such as Quiksilver, Billabong, & Rusty with surfers such as the Hobgood brothers and Kelly Slater. After moving to Los Angeles, he began working in music video departments at high profile companies such as A Band Apart, & Anonymous Content where he was able to be a part of learning the directing process from the world’s top directors. He grew his role into writing treatments for the directors on music videos such as Beyonce “Single Ladies”, Beyonce and Shakira “Beautiful Liar”, Pink “Nobody Knows”, etc. He went on to write Beyonce's live performances for the 2011 Grammy Awards and her appearance on the final Oprah Winfrey show. Justin also co-produced The Shooter Series with Brett Ratner and Richard Brown (True Detective) where he directed interviews with Jay Z, Mark Wahlberg, and Outkast. Justin was one of the original creators and directors of Maker Studios (acquired by Walt Disney Co

On this podcast we have Senior Photographer's Agent at Art Mix, Leigh Andersen. As a photo rep for 10 years, Leigh shares her insights on the industry, her roster of photographers, and the pitfalls that many budding photographers make when trying to get represented by a photography agency. If you're a photographer, I don't need to tell you how important this podcast is. Throughout this podcast I put myself in the audience's shoes and ask all the questions that any photographer would want to know of a photo rep. Enjoy! References in this podcast: http://theschoolofstyle.com/ http://www.artstreiber.com/ http://www.artcenter.edu/accd/index.jsp https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon-international_2 http://www.randallslavin.com/ http://portfolio.patrickhoelck.com/#/ http://eliotleehazel.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irving_Penn http://www.moma.org/interactives/exhibitions/2012/cindysherman/ http://www.vivianmaier.com/ http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/tag/hsi/ http://www.rjshaughnessy.com/ http://rankin.co

I grew up with guns and a dad that believed a good offense was the best defense. Through a dinner conversation I remember some events in my childhood involved guns and my dad. Through my friend's reaction I realized that these were not ordinary childhood experiences. And it got me thinking about what we take for granted to be "normal". And THAT became this podcast and a bigger conversation. What's "normal"? Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

"“Rising from Ashes” is a feature length documentary about two worlds colliding when cycling legend Jock Boyer moves to Rwanda, Africa to help a group of struggling genocide survivors pursue their dream of a national team. As they set out against impossible odds both Jock and the team find new purpose as they rise from the ashes of their past." - http://risingfromashesthemovie.com/about-film In this podcast we have documentary filmmaker T.C. Johnstone most known for his award-winning film Rising From Ashes. I talk to TC about how he became a filmmaker, developing and making Rising From Ashes, how he plans to follow that enormous success, and the commonalities between my journey and his journey! For someone who has achieved as much as he has, T.C. is super down-to-earth and just the nicest guy. In full disclosure, in our first conversation we had a technical issue that prevented us from finishing our conversation. As a result, this podcast is a two-part series that extends well into the second hour. As a rew

"“Rising from Ashes” is a feature length documentary about two worlds colliding when cycling legend Jock Boyer moves to Rwanda, Africa to help a group of struggling genocide survivors pursue their dream of a national team. As they set out against impossible odds both Jock and the team find new purpose as they rise from the ashes of their past." - http://risingfromashesthemovie.com/about-film In this podcast we have documentary filmmaker T.C. Johnstone most known for his award-winning film Rising From Ashes. I talk to TC about how he became a filmmaker, developing and making Rising From Ashes, how he plans to follow that enormous success, and the commonalities between my journey and his journey! For someone who has achieved as much as he has, T.C. is super down-to-earth and just the nicest guy. In full disclosure, in our first conversation we had a technical issue that prevented us from finishing our conversation. As a result, this podcast is a two-part series that extends well into the second hour. As a rew

"Can people find love through the modern “mail-order bride” industry? Or is the international romance business just a scam? Sincere and unflinching, Love Me follows Western men and Ukrainian women as they embark on an unpredictable and riveting journey in search of love. Each character's experience exposes the myths and realities of this unique industry, while also exploring the much deeper, human story that is too often overlooked. Forget everything you think you know about “mail-order" brides and get ready for an outrageously funny, touching and unforgettable look at the extreme lengths people travel for love." Love Me - The Documentary on IMDB On this podcast we have award-winning commercial and music video director and cinematographer Jonathon Narducci. Jonathon's first feature-length film “Love Me,” was featured in 13 international film festivals and has been distributed to dozens of countries around the world in 8 different languages. We talk to Jonathon about "Love Me" and approach to making films

On this podcast we have Dr. Raj, high profile Beverly Hills Orthopedic Surgeon (with emphasis on arthritis). As one of the Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Beverly HIlls and Los Angeles CA, Dr. Raj provides the ultimate in state-of -the-art quality orthopedic care available and is always on the cutting edge of the latest surgical and nonsurgical technologies such as PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections, stem cell injections for tendonitis and arthritis, minimally invasive surgery and more. Dr. Raj is also a TV/media/press expert personality, and ABC News Medical Consultant. In this podcast we talk to Dr. Raj about stem cell therapy, performance enhancing drugs, Kobe Bryant, Charles Lucima's torn ATFL (anterior talofibular ligament), football/baseball/MMA, and more. Being an athlete himself Dr. Raj breaks down complex injuries with the athletes and sports that we love and lays it out in a way we can all understand. Enjoy! References in this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCMgtF3HdW8 https://en.w

Since Sean lives in NYC, we recorded this podcast by cobbling together two separate high quality recordings. As a failsafe measure, I also recorded our Skype session. But after we ended the podcast we kept talking and more nuggets of gold fell out of our conversation. Some things have been edited out but the conversation is still very much intact and Sean has given his permission to share the behind-the-scenes dialogue with the audience. Enjoy! Learn more about Sean and his latest projects here: http://veryapeproductions.com/ https://vimeo.com/seandunne http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1829330/ https://www.facebook.com/seandunnedirector/ Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

On this podcast we have documentary filmmaker Sean Dunne. Known for Oxyana (2013), Man in Van (2009) and American Juggalo (2011). His unique perspective strikes at the paradigm of traditional documentaries by capturing his subjects in their natural state without forcing a specific agenda or narrative. As such, Sean's films often evoke strong emotional responses. This is a thought-provoking conversation about being present, honest, and reflective. Sean's perspective contrasts my perspective of scripting videos and shoots by showcasing how you can "ride the wild" when you surrender to the present. References in this podcast: http://www.avclub.com/article/when-juggalos-attack-a-firsthand-account-of-the-ti-44221 http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/04/23/oxyana-documentary-at-tribeca-exposes-the-oxycontin-epidemic.html http://www.directorsnotes.com/2011/05/15/stray-dawg/ http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2013/10/russell-brand-on-revolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4p1I7o0nY4 http://www.vice.com

Sometimes relationships change. And you either stay in or you get out. And/or sometimes the relationship changes you. This podcast is about my (Charles Lucima's) relationship with photography in the context of change and evolution and what I want out of this relationship. I bring up some parallels. Like my relationship with blackjack (yes, gambling) and mountain biking. We talk about some of the things I get from photography and some of the things I don't get from photography and even some things that I want now that I didn't even want before. What the hell am I talking about? Listen and find out. References in this podcast: Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com

On this podcast we have celebrity photographer Randall Slavin. Randall talks about how he became a photographer, his unique skill sets, how he directs his celebrity subjects, and how he gets the shot. This podcast offers great insight into how to succeed in the photography game. "Randall Slavin was born in Hollywood,CA. Mr. Slavin was working a dead end job in a gas station when he wandered into a local photography studio and struck up a friendship with the owner. He took the young Mr. Slavin under his wing and taught him some photography basics and then promptly fired him a few months later. Faced with nowhere else to turn he put one foot in front of the other and he has never looked back. He had his photography debut in the prestigious New York Times Magazine. His work has appeared in GQ, Esquire, Rolling Stone and many others. Randall Slavin had his first exhibit in Paris in 2008 and a solo show at Annenberg Space For Photography in 2011. He received the 2011 Hollywood Style Award for "Photographe