The Not-So-Secret Hack That Makes 'Winning Time' So Amazing

'Winning Time' is a win for filmmakers everywhere.  By combing period mediums and camera angles, these two DPs take us back in time.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Capturing the cultural knowledge tied to this era and keeping film living in the dirty bottom end of the 70s 
• Playground of production design and blurring the line between new footage vs. found footage 
• The beauty and challenge of filming sports scenes with original cameras from the 70s and 80s
• Recreating larger than life, and very tall, historical figures and how basketball lends itself to the storytelling process    
• The secret weapon of rollerblades and broadcast angles 
• Tackling complicated issues and filming with care and respect for the stories being told 
• Sneaking in different cameras and testing what works 
• Addressing the limitations of shooting on film and why it makes sense for Winning Time  

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