That's a Take - Bruce James Bales

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Take 15 - Stephanie Schneider

Season 2 · Episode 15

Monday, July 20, 2026 • Duration 01:01:50

Take 15 - Stephanie Schneider

Stephanie Schneider joins us to discuss the role of the intimacy director/coordinator. She shares how she got interested in the role, how she trained for the role, and the importance of communication and boundaries for everyone on set. After working with her I knew there would be a lot to learn about this fairly new film role, and Stephanie was a wealth of knowledge on the subject. It is clear she is not only passionate about it, but also a great resource for anyone trying to learn more about intimacy direction and coordination.

Runtime: 62 minutes

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That's a Take is an educational filmmaking podcast focused on specific topics and projects. That's a Take is comprised of conversations with experts, case studies, and topic focused episodes. The podcast is hosted by Cinematographer Bruce James Bales.

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Take 14 - Cole Needham

Season 2 · Episode 14

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 01:38:22

Take 14 - Cole Needham

Cole Needham joins us to discuss balance, finishing things you start, how he approaches networking, his new production company, Super Regular. Cole has always been a huge inspiration to me, and this conversation was reminder why. He is a consummate professional with an unmatched drive to grow and create. I appreciate Cole taking the time to join That's a Take.

Runtime: 98 minutes

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That's a Take is an educational filmmaking podcast focused on specific topics and projects. That's a Take is comprised of conversations with experts, case studies, and topic focused episodes. The podcast is hosted by Cinematographer Bruce James Bales.

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Take 13 - Brittany Benedict

Season 2 · Episode 13

Saturday, May 9, 2026 • Duration 01:15:14

Take 13 - Brittany Benedict

Brittany Benedict joins us to discuss directing her first feature film, 5683. We talk about what pre production looked like, how she was empowered by her cast and crew, and some lessons she learned during the process.

Runtime: 75 minutes

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That's a Take is an educational filmmaking podcast focused on specific topics and projects. That's a Take is comprised of conversations with experts, case studies, and topic focused episodes. The podcast is hosted by Cinematographer Bruce James Bales.

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Take 12 - Andrew Peterson

Season 2 · Episode 12

Friday, April 10, 2026 • Duration 01:34:39

Take 12 - Andrew Peterson

Andrew Peterson joins That's a Take to discuss how he got started as a 1st AC, best practices for running the camera department, and how to best prepare to be on set. Andrew has been a mainstay in my camera department for the last few years, and this is a must listen for anyone trying to find a place within that department.

Runtime: 94 minutes

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That's a Take is an educational filmmaking podcast focused on specific topics and projects. That's a Take is comprised of conversations with experts, case studies, and topic focused episodes. The podcast is hosted by Cinematographer Bruce James Bales.

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Take 11 - Season One Wrap Up

Season 1 · Episode 11

Monday, February 16, 2026 • Duration 29:27

Take 11 - Season One Wrap Up

Host Bruce James Bales wraps up Season One by revisiting all 10 episodes to see what was learned. Bruce also takes those lessons and relates them to his own career for further understanding.

Runtime: 29 minutes

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That's a Take is an educational filmmaking podcast focused on specific topics and projects. That's a Take is comprised of conversations with experts, case studies, and topic focused episodes. The podcast is hosted by Cinematographer Bruce James Bales.

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Take 10 - Case Study: The Valley of the Devil

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, December 15, 2025 • Duration 01:01:18

Take 10 - Case Study: The Valley of the Devil with Chase Stine

Chase Stine joins us to dissect his short film The Valley of the Devil which was independently produced in 2024. We discuss how Chase made this project a reality, how he went about casting, and how he took things into his own hands a built a set for the film. We also talk about the genesis of the story, and I think Chase provides some really valuable insight into how to get a project across the finish line.

Runtime: 62 minutes

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That's a Take is an educational filmmaking podcast focused on specific topics and projects. That's a Take is comprised of conversations with experts, case studies, and topic focused episodes. The podcast is hosted by Cinematographer Bruce James Bales.

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Take 9 - Sydney Pierick on Acting Theory

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • Duration 01:08:07

Take 9 - Sydney Pierick on Acting Theory

Sydney Pierick joins us to discuss the basics of acting, acting theory, and how crew can help to facilitate better performances from actors. We talk about some recent acting experiences, her time working with an acting coach, and how she prepares for a role.

Runtime: 68 minutes

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That's a Take is an educational filmmaking podcast focused on specific topics and projects. That's a Take is comprised of conversations with experts, case studies, and topic focused episodes. The podcast is hosted by Cinematographer Bruce James Bales.

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Take 8 - Ben Schmidt on Producing a No Budget Feature Film

Season 1 · Episode 8

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 • Duration 01:04:36

Take 8 - Ben Schmidt on Producing a No Budget Feature Film

Ben Schmidt joins us to discuss his experiences producing, directing, and shooting a no budget feature film, Ellie and Xavier. We discuss how he approached the production, what obstacles he overcame to finish the film, and how he relied on his community to assist him. Ben gives a lot of great advice for anyone trying to produce a no budget film of any size.

Runtime: 65 minutes

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That's a Take is an educational filmmaking podcast focused on specific topics and projects. That's a Take is comprised of conversations with experts, case studies, and topic focused episodes. The podcast is hosted by Cinematographer Bruce James Bales.

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Take 7 - Josh Goodell on Transitioning to a Larger Market

Season 1 · Episode 7

Monday, June 23, 2025 • Duration 01:33:39

Take 7 - Josh Goodell on Transitioning to a Larger Market

Josh Goodell joins us to discuss his experiences transitioning from Iowa to Los Angeles. From still photography to a rental house to getting on set with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, Josh helps us dissect his journey West. We discuss how he approached networking in LA, how he found his way to the moving image, and what best practices he employed to stay positive and focused. Josh is a good friend of mine, and I think you'll find his story helpful if you are looking to move to a bigger market.

Runtime: 93 minutes

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That's a Take is an educational filmmaking podcast focused on specific topics and projects. That's a Take is comprised of conversations with experts, case studies, and topic focused episodes. The podcast is hosted by Cinematographer Bruce James Bales.

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Take 6 - Kaitlyn Busbee on Advantages of Graduate Film School

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, May 5, 2025 • Duration 58:24

Take 6 - Kaitlyn Busbee on Advantages of Graduate Film School

Kaitlyn Busbee joins us to discuss her experiences at Graduate Film School. From start to finish, Kaitlyn lays out the advantages of a graduate film school program and how the program helped her to grow as a filmmaker. We also discuss how New York City inspired her, what it was like having access to top of the line gear, and how the program began with simplicity and grew from there.

Runtime: 58 minutes

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That's a Take is an educational filmmaking podcast focused on specific topics and projects. That's a Take is comprised of conversations with experts, case studies, and topic focused episodes. The podcast is hosted by Cinematographer Bruce James Bales.

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