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On The Grind with James B. Hammond
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๐ฌ On The Grind with James B. Hammond ๐ฅ
Welcome to another episode of On the Grind with Doc Reo! Today, we're thrilled to feature James B. Hammond, a top-notch Director of Photography and IATSE Local 600 Camera Operator. ๐ With an impressive portfolio working alongside icons like Lady Gaga, Shaquille O'Neal, and Gal Gadot, James's journey is a masterclass in dedication and talent. ๐๏ธโจ
From Skateboards to Hollywood ๐ฌ๐โโ๏ธ
James grew up in Austin, Texas, dreaming of becoming a professional skateboarder. ๐น But life had other plans, leading him to discover his passion behind the camera at Sam Houston State College. ๐
"When I was a kid, I really wanted to be a pro skateboarder." - James Hammond
First Steps in the Industry ๐ฅ๐
Starting as a PA, James's big break came when he rented his Sony X1 camera, sparking his interest in equipment investment and leading to the creation of his rental company, Clay Collective. ๐ธ๐ง
Balancing Career and Fatherhood ๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐ฅ
Managing a demanding career while being a present father is no small feat. James shares how he juggles both roles.
Memorable Projects and Challenges ๐บ๐ฅ
From shooting NCIS promos for Paramount to working on "Little Fires Everywhere" with Reese Witherspoon, Jamesโs career is filled with highlights. One of the most challenging experiences was operating a gimbal on "9-1-1: Lone Star" amidst explosions and dust. ๐ฅ๐ฌ
Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers ๐ฌ๐ก
James emphasizes keeping it simple and focusing on the basics. He recounts a lesson from a promo shoot about adapting to weather conditions and delivering quality work.
Future Endeavors ๐๐ฅ
James is working on exciting projects like a new documentary on fentanyl for A&E and a romantic short film with a Black Mirror twist. He stays optimistic and ready for the next challenge. ๐ ๐๏ธ
๐ฌ๐ James B. Hammondโs journey from a small-town skateboarder to a celebrated Hollywood DP is an inspiring tale of hard work, passion, and resilience. ๐
#Filmmaking #DirectorOfPhotography #JamesBHammond #HollywoodStories #Inspiration #DocReo #OnTheGrind #Cinematography #BehindTheScenes #FilmIndustry #StayInspired
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59 episodes
Manage episode 421726699 series 2119997
๐ฌ On The Grind with James B. Hammond ๐ฅ
Welcome to another episode of On the Grind with Doc Reo! Today, we're thrilled to feature James B. Hammond, a top-notch Director of Photography and IATSE Local 600 Camera Operator. ๐ With an impressive portfolio working alongside icons like Lady Gaga, Shaquille O'Neal, and Gal Gadot, James's journey is a masterclass in dedication and talent. ๐๏ธโจ
From Skateboards to Hollywood ๐ฌ๐โโ๏ธ
James grew up in Austin, Texas, dreaming of becoming a professional skateboarder. ๐น But life had other plans, leading him to discover his passion behind the camera at Sam Houston State College. ๐
"When I was a kid, I really wanted to be a pro skateboarder." - James Hammond
First Steps in the Industry ๐ฅ๐
Starting as a PA, James's big break came when he rented his Sony X1 camera, sparking his interest in equipment investment and leading to the creation of his rental company, Clay Collective. ๐ธ๐ง
Balancing Career and Fatherhood ๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐ฅ
Managing a demanding career while being a present father is no small feat. James shares how he juggles both roles.
Memorable Projects and Challenges ๐บ๐ฅ
From shooting NCIS promos for Paramount to working on "Little Fires Everywhere" with Reese Witherspoon, Jamesโs career is filled with highlights. One of the most challenging experiences was operating a gimbal on "9-1-1: Lone Star" amidst explosions and dust. ๐ฅ๐ฌ
Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers ๐ฌ๐ก
James emphasizes keeping it simple and focusing on the basics. He recounts a lesson from a promo shoot about adapting to weather conditions and delivering quality work.
Future Endeavors ๐๐ฅ
James is working on exciting projects like a new documentary on fentanyl for A&E and a romantic short film with a Black Mirror twist. He stays optimistic and ready for the next challenge. ๐ ๐๏ธ
๐ฌ๐ James B. Hammondโs journey from a small-town skateboarder to a celebrated Hollywood DP is an inspiring tale of hard work, passion, and resilience. ๐
#Filmmaking #DirectorOfPhotography #JamesBHammond #HollywoodStories #Inspiration #DocReo #OnTheGrind #Cinematography #BehindTheScenes #FilmIndustry #StayInspired
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doc-reo/message
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