Cinematographer of KSI Video Moved from Ecuador to London: Miguel Carmenes | Get The Picture - Ep 2

Miguel Carmenes is a Cinematographer hailing from Ecuador in South America who moved to London to pursue his ambitions. Since relocating, he has amassed credits for the likes of Central Cee, Burna Boy, #ksi and rapper Chip. Miguel is now represented by Independent Talent and is actively working in commercials and film, with recent work for Samsung, QuickBooks, McLaren and Avon.

Join #filmmaker Kiosa Sukami on this episode of Get The Picture, as we delve into his journey into #cinematography and learn what it's like working in commercials, #musicvideos and films as DOP.

📖 CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Preview
01:02 - Intro
04:20 - Growing up in South America
06:22 - Wanting to become a drummer from a family of creatives
08:05 - Discovering cinematography through photojournalism
10:10 - Studying a Film course at University in Ecuador
13:30 - 1st AC jobs and lack of film production work in Ecuador
15:40 - Leaving Ecuador to find a film career in another country
19:26 - Studying a Masters Degree course in Film
23:24 - Leaving University & finding video work as a Freelancer
27:05 - Being a business minded DOP and renting kit on Fat Llama
29:15 - Stepping up into the role of DP
31:02 - Lighting first feature film as a new Cinematographer
36:35 - Experience doing music videos
38:30 - Transitioning into lighting TV commercials
40:12 - Meeting Film Directors and making Short Films
42:30 - Cinematography prep and creative process
45:26 - The making of football short film 'Broke' for Watford FC
50:33 - The making of Quickbooks TV commercial
54:26 - The making of KSI music video with Director Troy Roscoe
58:22 - Lighting second feature film during quiet period
01:00:35 - Advice for aspiring Cinematographers
01:03:23 - Games Segment: Guess The Picture
01:06:02 - Outro

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