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How To Light Your Short Film | Cinematography Techniques
Welcome back to Behind The Reel! Behind The Reel is a series where we break down everything from Cinematography and Directing to ScreenWriting and more, with a little bit of humor.
My name is Thomas Cooksey and I will be your host for today. A little bit about me, I am a Film Director and Cinematographer born and raised in NYC. Film is Life and I couldn't see myself doing anything else.
In today's episode, Stephen "Gadget" Taylor of Colorway Productions, will be breaking down the cinematography of one of our newest short films, "Break A Leg".
This film was produced by Reel Deal Digital & Colorway Productions. It was Directed by myself, Written by Tajh V. Lewis, and the Cinematographer on the project was Stephen "Gadget" Taylor.
We hope you enjoy this episode and many more to come.
My name is Thomas Cooksey and I will be your host for today. A little bit about me, I am a Film Director and Cinematographer born and raised in NYC. Film is Life and I couldn't see myself doing anything else.
In today's episode, Stephen "Gadget" Taylor of Colorway Productions, will be breaking down the cinematography of one of our newest short films, "Break A Leg".
This film was produced by Reel Deal Digital & Colorway Productions. It was Directed by myself, Written by Tajh V. Lewis, and the Cinematographer on the project was Stephen "Gadget" Taylor.
We hope you enjoy this episode and many more to come.

Break A Leg BTS Episode 4
Behind the scenes of the newest RDD | Colorway Production: "Break A Leg"

Break A Leg BTS Episode 3
Behind the scenes of the newest RDD | Colorway Production: "Break A Leg"

Break A Leg BTS Episode 2
Behind the scenes of the newest RDD | Colorway Production: "Break A Leg"
This is Episode 2 of a 4 Episode series.
This is Episode 2 of a 4 Episode series.

Break A Leg BTS Episode 1
Behind the scenes of the newest RDD | Colorway Production: "Break A Leg"
This is Episode 1 of a 4 Episode series.
This is Episode 1 of a 4 Episode series.

REACTING To Our FIRST EVER FEATURE FILM!!
In this second episode of "Behind The Reel" Tajh "Shadow" Lewis and Thomas Cooksey look back on RDD's first-ever film, "Swipe". They laugh, they cringe, and they reflect as they remember the process of what it took to make their first film.
How was it making your first film? Do you remember the process?
How was it making your first film? Do you remember the process?

HOW TO LIGHT A DINNER SCENE
In today's episode, I will be breaking down the cinematography of one of our short films, "Devil in a Red Dress". This film was directed by myself, written by Kerry Jones, and the Cinematographer was Bradley Credit. We hope you enjoy this episode and many more to come.

Reel Talk with Tajh Lewis | Behind The Reel Episode 3
Behind The Reel Presents REEL TALK! In this segment of BTR, we dig deep and interview members of Team RDD on their journey so far and get a glimpse into where they're going in their careers and lives. What better place to start than with ourselves.
Leading the charge is our in-house screenwriter, media personality and entertainer, Tajh "Shadow" Lewis!
Leading the charge is our in-house screenwriter, media personality and entertainer, Tajh "Shadow" Lewis!

The Journey of an Actor | Reel Talk with Kerry Jones | Behind The Reel Episode 4
Behind The Reel Presents REEL TALK! In this segment of BTR, we dig deep and interview members of Team RDD on their journey so far and get a glimpse into where they're going in their careers and lives.
Our in-house actor and jack of all trades, Kerry Jones is up next.
Our in-house actor and jack of all trades, Kerry Jones is up next.

The Journey of a Director | Reel Talk with Thomas Cooksey | Behind The Reel Episode 5
Behind The Reel Presents REEL TALK! In this segment of BTR, we dig deep and interview members of Team RDD on their journey so far and get a glimpse into where they're going in their careers and lives.
Our in-house Director and Cinematographer Thomas Cooksey is up next.
Our in-house Director and Cinematographer Thomas Cooksey is up next.
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