Visual Storytelling w/‘Alien: Earth’ DP Bella Gonzales - Just Shoot It 507

Bella Gonzales brings a ton of insight about being a cinematographer on series like Pen 15, Fargo, Alien: Earth, and The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. It’s a really inspiring episode that made Oren want to pick up a camera and operate again. On the other hand, Bella is a self-described lighting-focused DP (Director of Photography). And her conversation with Matt and Oren details how her approach to cinematography enhances, and perhaps even creates, the world of the show more so than an operator-focused DP. Bella also gets into the playbook for Fargo and the rules of the road that create its uniquely offbeat look. And Bella lays out how this makes audiences feel more like they are inside the story. You won’t want to miss this unique episode with a cinematographer who passionately explains the techniques she uses in the art of her craft. Find Bella on Instagram @bellagonzalesdp --- Help our Patreon! Matt's Endorsement: Ethan Hawke on social media Oren's Endorsement: a400 round base monopod Bella's Endorsement: "The Duellists", movie by Ridley Scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Visual Storytelling w/‘Alien: Earth’ DP Bella Gonzales - Just Shoot It 507 is an episode from Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing by Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan.

This episode is 1:16:56 long.

This episode was published on Dec 25, 2025.

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