The Business of Entertainment

Neil Goldstein | The Business of Entertainment | Ep. 5 | Part 6

Here in part 6 of 6 I was the guest on an episode of the Youristics podcast, hosted by Koby BenMelach. Youristics is about how humans interact with technology. For the full unedited episode of the Youristics podcast, click on the link in the description. The next few episodes of TBOE will be a mini-series of clips from the recording I did with Koby and will feature additional commentary at the beginning and ending of each episode. In this episode we go over a little bit about working on record-breaking productions their cinematography needs, the A.S.C and shooting content in space. Throughout this episode I made few mistakes as I was unable to correct them. Feel free to add in the comments what was missing or needs correcting. From the sound crew, to camera department, to those doing lighting; everyone will have their own process to unlocking their creative juices in order to do their art for their projects. My process for lighting a film, tv show, or theatrical stage will always differ, but the fundamental principles remain the same. For me, lighting should help give motivation to actors, help tell the story, and subconsciously control the emotions of the audience. Thanks for joining me on this mini-series about lighting and camera. Let me know in the comments how these episodes have had an impact on you. Please don’t forget to like and subscribe. See you in the next episode of the Business of Entertainment.
For the video of this segment click here:https://youtu.be/LMiDpTeSJnUFor the full episode of the Youristics Podcast video click here:https://youtu.be/mK-DXrVt2K8Follow me on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nlg2076/Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nlg2076/

Neil Goldstein | The Business of Entertainment | Ep. 5 | Part 5

Here in part 5 of 6 I was the guest on an episode of the Youristics podcast, hosted by Koby BenMelach. Youristics is about how humans interact with technology. For the full unedited episode of the Youristics podcast, click on the link in the description. The next few episodes of TBOE will be a mini-series of clips from the recording I did with Koby and will feature additional commentary at the beginning and ending of each episode. In this episode we go over some of the aspects of shooting food commercials, the American Society of Cinematography and some of its members, hierarchy of productions, and on-set pranks. I don’t want to spoil this episode too much, but if you want to know how some people goof off on set keep listening. Throughout this episode I made few mistakes. Without having another device with me to correct my mistakes, I had to just keep pushing through the conversation topics as accurately as I could remember. Feel free to add in the comments what was missing or needs correcting. Enjoy.
For the video of this segment click here:https://youtu.be/rpwW6cPM5s8For the full episode of the Youristics Podcast video click here:https://youtu.be/mK-DXrVt2K8Follow me on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nlg2076/Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nlg2076/

Neil Goldstein | The Business of Entertainment | Ep. 5 | Part4

Here in part 4 of 6 I was the guest on an episode of the Youristics podcast, hosted by Koby BenMelach. Youristics is about how humans interact with technology. For the full unedited episode of the Youristics podcast, click on the link in the description. The next few episodes of TBOE will be a mini-series of clip from the recording I did with Koby and will feature additional commentary at the beginning and ending of each episode. In this episode I discuss a few different topics. I start with the difficulties of working in traveling shows with 360 degree lighting. The need to make a paycheck in-between filming seasons. And I round out this episode with Arri equipment, virtual/volumetric stages, and how commercials have been pushing the boundaries of making new content.  Throughout this podcast I was unable to access my phone or check my knowledge against other sources and I made 7 mistakes. Feel free to add in the comments what was missing or needs correcting. And don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe for more videos. Enjoy.
For the video of this segment click here:https://youtu.be/d7SEq--BBFoFor the full episode of the Youristics Podcast video click here:https://youtu.be/mK-DXrVt2K8Follow me on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nlg2076/Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nlg2076/

Neil Goldstein | The Business of Entertainment | Ep. 5 | Part 3

Here in part 3 of 6, I was the guest on an episode of the Youristics podcast, hosted by Koby BenMelach. Youristics is about how humans interact with technology. For the full unedited episode of the Youristics podcast, click on the link in the description. The next few episodes of TBOE will be a mini-series of clips from the episode I did on the Youristics podcast but here I’ll feature additional commentary at the beginning and ending of each episode. In this segment we go over the lighting and management logistics for tentpole productions and set safety. I also give some advice about starting out in the entertainment business. And we finish up with having a career that is for the most part a thankless job. Let me know in the comments what what is your proudest moment on set. Enjoy.
For the video of this segment click here:https://youtu.be/S7vg1lVEGpIFor the full episode of the Youristics Podcast video click here:https://youtu.be/mK-DXrVt2K8Follow me on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nlg2076/Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nlg2076/

Neil Goldstein | The Business of Entertainment | Ep. 5 | Part 2

Here in part 2 of a 6 part mini series I introduce myself and background in lighting for entertainment. In December I was the guest on an episode of the Youristics podcast, hosted by Koby BenMelach. Youristics is about how humans interact with technology. The next few episodes of TBOE will be a mini-series of clips from the episode I did on the Youristics podcast but here I’ll feature additional commentary at the beginning and ending of each episode. In this episode we start with some of my credits and then go down the rabbit hole of the history of photography, film emulsion, and who uses film today. One of the older films I’ll be diving into is Metropolis, and how cinema has been distributed throughout history. Enjoy.
For the video of this segment click here:https://youtu.be/uBub93xE1LsFor the full episode of the Youristics Podcast video click here:https://youtu.be/mK-DXrVt2K8Follow me on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nlg2076/Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nlg2076/

Neil Goldstein | The Business of Entertainment | Ep. 5 | Part 1

Here begins the the 6 part mini series introducing myself. In December I was the guest on an episode of the Youristics podcast, hosted by Koby BenMelach. Youristics is about how humans interact with technology. The next few episodes of TBOE will be a mini-series of clips from the episode I did on the Youristics podcast but here I’ll feature additional commentary at the beginning and ending of each episode. This first episode introduces who I am, how I got into lighting, and how I see light interacting with the physical world around us all; be it from the sun or artificial sources. I will occasionally dive into my history in entertainment to lend my opinion about productions and life behind the scenes.
For the video playlist of all segments click here:The Business of Entertainment Meets YouristicsFor the full episode of the Youristics Podcast video click here:https://youtu.be/mK-DXrVt2K8Follow me on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nlg2076/Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nlg2076/

Rachel Dane | The Business of Entertainment | Ep.4

In this episode of The Business of Entertainment I will be joined by Rachel Dane. Rachel currently works as a freelance stage manager in the United States.  She has previously worked at The Israeli Opera House in Tel Aviv and has stage management experience from multiple cities across the U.S. I met Rachel during the One Act Festival put on by The Stage TLV in 2016; she was Stage Managing while I was Lighting Designing. Since 2016 Rachel and I have worked on multiple productions in the physical and virtual world. She is a seasoned professional who will forever work in live entertainment.

Hunter Weinsheink | The Business of Entertainment | Ep. 3

In this episode of The Business of Entertainment I will be joined by Hunter Weinsheink. Hailing from the desert land of Arizona, Hunter is a director, actor, and improvisor who has been a part of theater across the US, UK, and Israel. He's been a part of The Stage for the last 3 years and is passionate about creating new theatrical experiences, Lord of the Rings, and puns. Like a scarecrow, he is outstanding in his field.
 

Jason Scott | The Business of Entertainment | Ep. 2

In this episode of The Business of Entertainment I will be joined by Jason Scott. Jason and I first met in 2020 when everything went online. He and his team needed to produce 3 demo-day startup graduation videos for a completely virtual audience. From 2020 to the end of 2022 we produced 14 videos together. Jason has a strong background in dance and musicals which he and I got to bond over for this episode of the Business of Entertainment.

Alexis Gitman | The Business of Entertainment | Ep. 1

In this first episode of The Business of Entertainment I will be joined by Alexis Gitman. Alexis has a very strong background in theatre and teaching music. We first started working on productions together in 2015, and there are few people I trust more than her when it comes time managing behind the scenes in theatre. I am thrilled to have her as my very first guest.