How Danny Gevirtz Finds Cinematic Moments Anywhere

For Ep. 4 of our 'cinematic' series, we interviewed ‪@DannyGevirtz‬ — a director and cinematographer who creates some of the most visually stunning documentaries on the internet. Download our free Creator Field Guide full of DIY tips, lighting tricks, and low budget production hacks:   / we-made-field-163186351   Join our livestream with ‪‪@AprilynneAlter‬ all about making killer YouTube intros:   / 165861763   🗓️ When: Thursday, August 13 @ 11 am PT | 2pm ET 📍 Where: The free Digital Spaghetti Patreon page Watch the rest of our series exploring what it means to be 'cinematic':    • The "Cinematic" Series   Join our free Patreon for livestreams with creators, monthly newsletters, BTS, exclusive episodes, and a community of 11k+ creators & artists helping each other learn and grow:   / digitalspaghetti   0:00 - Who is Danny Gevirtz? 1:50 - Planning Shots vs. Happy Accidents 5:36 - Why Sound Matters More Than Visuals 7:48 - Master Your YouTube Intros 8:40 - The Perfect Title Card 10:40 - Location, Location, Location 12:13 - Being a ‘Minimalist’ Filmmaker 14:10 - How Danny Composes A Frame 19:33 - The Art of Transitions 21:34 - How Danny Lights His Shots 23:20 - Composition Talk Cont. 24:45 - Creating Practical VFX 27:46 - Danny’s Unusual Pre-Production Process 32:22 - Danny’s #1 Rule 33:36 - Why Lens Choice Matters 34:26 - What Does Cinematic Mean to Danny? 36:57 - Danny’s Gear On Set 38:05 - The Beauty of CRT TVs 39:23 - Cutting To Motion, Not Music 41:30 - How Danny Sound Designs 42:56 - Why Use Black & White? ------ Digital Spaghetti is an interview show that dives deep into how your favorite creators actually make their videos. For more ways to grow your creative business, visit   / patreonforcreators   Send us fan mail! Digital Spaghetti PO Box 410777 San Francisco, CA 94141