Backlit: Shining a light on those who work behind the camera
BACKLIT is a collaborative effort between WIFVNE and High Output Academy with a mission to shine a light on those working behind the camera.
The BACKLIT videos aim to demystify the industry as a whole and the Lighting and Grip & Electric departments specifically. The goal is to empower and inspire those who are interested in being involved in the industry and to showcase experience and insight from established professionals. This is accomplished in two ways: by providing a low-stress/high engagement on-set "learning lab "experience, and by producing videos for distribution through High Output and WIFVNE channels. |
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Cinematographer Amanda McGrady discusses her technical and artistic perspective on the film industry. | Cinematographer Amanda McGrady talks about the importance of networking in the film industry. | Cinematographer Amanda McGrady demonstrates some of her go to lights for filmmaking. |
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Jaina Cipriano discusses the technical and artistic process of her work. | Jaina Cipriano discusses some of her go to lights and modifiers for filmmaking and photography. | Jaina Cipriano discusses the importance of networking in the art world. |
Boston area director and cinematographer, Elisa Garcia has a passion for the arts. Specializing in film, Elisa strives to bring people together in order to create complex projects that are only possible through creativity and collaboration. She's also a painter; her works usually contain a message that is up for interpretation. Elisa is one of the founders of the Greater Boston Artist Collective (GBAC).
Boston area director and cinematographer, Elisa Garcia discusses the technical and artistic process of her work. | Elisa Garcia discusses some of her go to lights and modifiers for filmmaking. | Elisa Garcia discusses the importance of networking and collaborating. |
Maddie Staszak is a cinematographer living and working in the Boston area. is currently a freelance Cinematographer. Previously, Maddie worked as an in-house cinematographer for Wayfair. As a full time employee, she has helped develop the visual language of the global brand by shooting TV commercials, Online Videos, and Social Content. Before that, she worked at several different rental houses in Boston and Los Angeles. Shortly after graduating Boston University, her career kicked off when she was admitted to the Panavision Hollywood 2-year program. There, she gained deep understanding of professional cinema cameras and how to use them. She moved on to work in the camera department on several large productions in LA, including independent features and a TV show. |
Boston based Cinematographer Maddie Staszak discusses her technical and artistic perspective on the film industry including her work with Wayfair and Panavision. | Boston based Cinematographer Maddie Staszak discusses dollying and lighting. | Boston based Cinematographer Maddie Staszak discusses the importance of networking in the film industry. |