The Crimson Engine: A Creative Filmmaking Podcast
A podcast exploring the art, craft, and philosophy of filmmaking, with emphasis on independent writer/directors bringing their stories to life.
Episodes

3 hours ago
3 hours ago
5 min
Sometimes the path we’re on stops leading somewhere we actually want to go. Starting over can feel like giving up.But sometimes it’s the opposite: having the courage to recognize that you’ve changed.
You’re never too far down the road to choose a different one.

Oct 21, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
8 min
Production design is one of the most powerful tools available to cinematography because it determines what the camera actually sees. Cinematographers can shape light, lens choice, and composition, but the textures, colors, architecture, and objects within the frame all come from the production design.In todays video we look at how to best utilize the power of design and collaborate with the art department.

Oct 14, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
6 min
The one thing new cinematographers often get wrong is exposure, especially as it relates to your subject. This week we talk about how dynamic range is often used and misused in digital cinema cameras.

Oct 7, 2026
Oct 7, 2026
5 min
Traditional for making jobs are drying up quickly – but the market for video is exploding. Today we talk about how to make the most of the film market and creating opportunities for yourself.
More at www.canonmasterclass.com

Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
8 min
There is more information than ever about filmmaking, and yet so many Filmmaker are not making the work they want to be. In today's video we explore the gap between knowledge and action and how to close it.
More at www.canonmasterclass.com

Sep 24, 2026
Sep 24, 2026
7 min
When everyone is waiting for everyone else to commit before they do, sometimes you need to take drastic action and pull the trigger. More at www.canonmasterclass.com

Sep 16, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
6 min
Anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering. Anyone who's wallowed in negativity knows there is power in it, but it's ultimately dead end. Today we're talking about the right way to sustain a long-term career in a creative field.

Sep 9, 2026
Sep 9, 2026
7 min
Working with actors can be intimidating to new directors. The truth is, it can be the easiest and most rewarding part of the filmmaking process. Today we explore how to stop over complicating and start giving meaningful feedback that creates powerful performances.

Sep 5, 2026
Sep 5, 2026
11 min
Hollywood is teetering on the edge of collapse, but people are watching more stories than ever. If you want to make traditional films, the gateway is narrowing, but for everthing else, the future is bright.

Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
24 min
In this episode, Filmmaker Kasimir Burgess talks about creativity humanity and making a career in filmmaking.
More on Kas - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2034319
More tutorials on www.canonmasterclass.com



