The CinePacks Podcast
Welcome to the CinePacks Podcast, hosted by Tyler Casey and Andy Chen, the creative minds behind CinePacks. Join us as we dive into the world of filmmaking, interviewing industry professionals who share their insights, tips, and tricks. Whether you're a seasoned pro or an aspiring filmmaker, tune in for valuable advice and inspiration from the best in the business.
Episodes
61 episodes since 2018
Lacapture's Journey: From 9-to-5 to Filmmaking with Alicia Keys
Desire Lacap, or better known as lacapture online, is an amazingly talented videographer based in Los Angeles county. Being creative from a young age, Desire built up a powerful production company which now produces amazing content for artists ...
September 18, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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1:04:19
From Prison to Hollywood: Working with Ryan Coogler and Creed 3 | D'Lo Louis
Few people can top the story of D’Lo Louis, who defied the expectations of those around him by becoming a successful filmmaker after spending nearly 10 years in prison. This non-traditional start did not inhibit him though, as the first film he...
September 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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54:33
From Living in his Car to Music Video Director | Josh Libertine
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to repurpose Tesla batteries for lighting equipment? Have you thought about influencing the local market value of RED Komodo cameras? Or maybe you’ve come here to improve your photography skills because you...
September 04, 2024
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Episode 58
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1:05:58
BT Studios on Producing Music Videos for Tinashe, Don Toliver & PartyNextDoor
When Lopes and Galileo dropped out of college and moved to LA to pursue a career in the film industry, they barely even knew what a producer’s role was on set. Those days, you might not have guessed that they would soon be running one of the mo...
August 28, 2024
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Episode 57
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1:03:29
Building a Successful Film Studio | Mario Visions
Being a solo entrepreneur in Los Angeles is no easy feat, but Mario Visions is the prime example of how persistence and grit delivers praiseworthy results withing the film industry. As the owner of Site Studios, Mario has built up a large array...
August 20, 2024
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Episode 56
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52:06
From Corporate Cubicles to Creative Campaigns: Alex Qian's Photography Journey with Top Brands
Alex Qian is undoubtedly one of the most skilled photographers of our time. He’s dabbled in every medium of photography you can imagine; from humble roots in real estate gigs, to world-class nature photography, to large-scale collaborations wit...
August 14, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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1:05:46
MoodyDarkRoom on Photography, Videography, and Social Media Growth
Oswaldo Cepeda, known on YouTube as Moody Dark Room, is one of the most creative and unique photographers you’ll find in the LA area. Blurring the lines between photography and videography, Oswaldo creates mesmerizing “video portraits” full of ...
August 07, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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58:31
Directing Metal Music Videos for Bad Omens, Spiritbox & Wage War: Orie McGinness | Ep. 53
Orie McGinness is a visionary director who has made a significant impact in the metal music video genre. Renowned for his ability to create massive environments and stunning visuals through his self-taught VFX skills, Orie has directed iconic v...
July 31, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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1:01:10
From Kickstarter to the Big Screen: Brian M Tang director of the 2023 SXSW short film “Kodama”
In today’s episode we speak with Brian Tang, the creator and director of the director of the 2023 SXSW short film “Kodama.” Kodama puts a modern twist on traditional Japanese folklore by following a team of SWAT samurai attempting to recover th...
July 24, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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48:53
From the Block: Zae Williams on His Hanging Mic Performances with G Herbo, Lil Yachty, NLE Choppa, 4 Batz and more
In this episode of the CinePacks Podcast, we sit down with Zae Williams (AZAE Productions), the creative force behind the highly acclaimed "From the Block" YouTube series on his channel "4tha Shooters." Zae shares how his hanging microphone per...
July 17, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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47:02
Dr. Clips: Mastering Viral Short-Form Videos with Evan Blum
In this episode of the CinePacks Podcast, we sit down with Evan Blum, aka Dr. Clips, to explore the power of short-form content. Evan shares his tips for filming, creating viral videos, and the impact of concise content in today's digital...
July 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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59:48
Virtual Productions and Horror Short Films with Andy Chen
Today we interview Andy Chen, the co-founder of CinePacks studios. In our interview with Andy, we discuss his journey as a filmmaker and his experiences with virtual production. Virtual production has become a game-changer for the film industry...
February 27, 2023
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Episode 49
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55:36
Opening a Film Studio at the Age of 19 with Adam and Sebastian
In this episode of the CinePacks Podcast, we are joined by the owners of Blinktone Studios, Adam and Sebastian. Based in the Bay Area, Adam and Sebastian have been shooting music videos for as long as they can remember. Opening their own ...
June 15, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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1:06:04
Damien Sandoval on How To Grow On PeerSpace
In today’s episode we revisit an old guest, Damien Sandoval. The last time Damien was featured on the podcast was back in 2020, and a lot has changed for him since then. Damien has been hustling, expanding his studio operations, and maintaining...
June 10, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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53:29
Tips for Sound Design on Music Videos - AyoDouson
In this episode I sit down and talk with Ayo Douson a sound designers working in the music videos space. He has done sound design for big videos for artist such as, Lil Mosey, Trippy Red, Polo Capalot and many more. In this episode Douson...
May 23, 2022
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Episode 46
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49:23
Dodford on growing an editing audience to 200k on Tiktok
Dodford on how he grew an audience over 200K on TikTok. Daniel McMahon AKA Dodford started creating short editing tutorials on Tiktok. He would break down simple effects and show how to create them in adobe premiere pro in just under a mi...
May 16, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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1:03:15
Adrian Per on Directing Music Videos
Adrian Per is a filmmaker and director who has been producing music videos for the majority of his life. Adrian has truly earned his name in the industry collaborating with huge names like Lil Nas X. In today’s episode, we learn about how Adria...
May 09, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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53:52
Jay Pusha Running Wet Visuals & working with 2k Baby, Bank Roll Hayden...
Jay Pusha is a director and editor who runs the hugely successful music video production company, Wet Visuals. He has worked with artist such as 2k Baby, Bank Roll Hayden, Lil Pete, Sui Generis and many more! In this podcast we go o...
May 02, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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58:38
Trevor Potter on working at No Jumper and tips for vlogging
Trevor Potter is an amazingly talented film-maker working at No Jumper. He is mainly responsible for the vlogs and content creation for the No Jumper YouTube channel, and his job gives him a lot of creative freedom. However, Trevor worked hard ...
April 25, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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58:51
New CinePacks Film Studio, LED Wall and New Sets
Andy and Tyler the owners of CinePacks talk on opening their new studio in North Hollywood California. They talk about what is like opening a studio and some things to consider when opening your own studio. They recently purchased a LED Video w...
April 20, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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21:01
Bryan Delimata on making music video editing tutorials | Ep.40
Bryan Delimata has been consistently creating YouTube tutorials for over a year, and runs a YouTube channel with over 60 thousand subscribers. Before jumping full-time into his YouTube channel, he gained a variety of experience though filmin...
October 24, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:09:37
Tips for starting your own Film Studio, Interview with Redwall Studios | Ep.41
Sunny L. is one of the founders of Redwall studios, a big-name studio with locations in the Bay Area and Las Vegas. His studio has hosted large-scale productions from all around, and it boasts an array of beautiful LED rooms for clients to f...
October 04, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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55:55
NJC Visuals on tips for coming up as a director in a small town| Ep.39
In this episode of the CinePacks podcast, we chat to Noah of NJC Visuals, one of the hottest up and coming music video directors in the game. Noah’s been on our radar for a while now, impressing us on a number of levels. And It’s no...
July 23, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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47:27
Damien Sandoval on filming with Tyga, Wiz Kalifa and Riveting Entertainment | Ep.38
In today’s podcast, we chat with one of the hottest directors in the game, Riveting Entertainment’s Damien Sandoval! Set against a backdrop of LA skyscrapers that rivals any zoom background we’ve seen, Damien talks us through his process as a d...
June 28, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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41:01
Ty Rogers films for Adidas, ESPN+, NFL Films, and LeBron James | Ep.37
In this episode of the CinePacks podcast, we bring you an in depth chat with one of ourfavorite sports videographers, and two times Emmy-Winning filmmaker Ty Rogers!Ty’s been creating videos with some of the world’s leading sports brand...
June 13, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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54:11