<p>Episode 4 of The Tungsten Show introduces with our special guest <strong>Axel Morin</strong>. Axel is a French lighting technician working and living in the UK for the past six years. He recently moved to freelance after working for Pixipixel rental company for three years as an operations manager. Quite recently, he has decided to quit full-time employment and shift into this freelance lifestyle. Axel shares his experience and thoughts about this change.</p> <p>We discuss the <strong>importance of working for kit rooms</strong>, how to get in the film industry as a lighting technician, how it is to be a <strong>successful freelancer</strong>. Axel shares his wisdom and <strong>the secret tools</strong> he uses on set.</p> <p>The resource we mention on the podcast (in alphabetical order):</p> <ul> <li><em>ASC Store</em> - <a href="https://store.ascmag.com/category-s/258.htm">https://store.ascmag.com/category-s/258.htm</a></li> <li>Edzus' short film <em>All In The Name Of Inspiration - </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_iCbNBCFf/">www.instagram.com/p/B8_iCbNBCFf/</a></li> <li><em>Pixipixel</em> - <a href="https://pixipixel.com/">www.pixipixel.com</a></li> <li><em>Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution</em> by Harry C. Box - <a href="https://g.co/kgs/rgrVFL">https://g.co/kgs/5dmCsF</a></li> <li><em>Setwear</em> gear for film industry professionals - <a href="https://setwear.com/">wwww.setwear.com</a></li> </ul> <p>Axel Morin<br> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4423568/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">www.imdb.com/name/nm4423568/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0</a><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/axel__ldn/">www.instagram.com/axel__ldn/</a></p> <p>Morgan Goodsmith<br> <a href="www.imdb.com/name/nm9298754/">www.imdb.com/name/nm9298754/</a><br> <a href="www.morgangoodsmith.com">www.morgangoodsmith.com</a><br> <a href="www.instagram.com/mgoodsmith">www.instagram.com/mgoodsmith</a></p> <p>Edzus Viksna<br> <a href="www.imdb.com/name/nm9815593/">www.imdb.com/name/nm9815593/</a><br> <a href="www.edzusviksna.com">www.edzusviksna.com</a><br> <a href="www.instagram.com/edzusviksna">www.instagram.com/edzusviksna</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tungstenshow/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tungstenshow/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tungstenshow/support</a>

The Tungsten Show

Edzus & Morgan

E4 - Lighting technician Axel Morin moving from kitroom to freelance lifestyle

MAR 24, 202047 MIN
The Tungsten Show

E4 - Lighting technician Axel Morin moving from kitroom to freelance lifestyle

MAR 24, 202047 MIN

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<p>Episode 4 of The Tungsten Show introduces with our special guest <strong>Axel Morin</strong>. Axel is a French lighting technician working and living in the UK for the past six years. He recently moved to freelance after working for Pixipixel rental company for three years as an operations manager. Quite recently, he has decided to quit full-time employment and shift into this freelance lifestyle. Axel shares his experience and thoughts about this change.</p> <p>We discuss the <strong>importance of working for kit rooms</strong>, how to get in the film industry as a lighting technician, how it is to be a <strong>successful freelancer</strong>. Axel shares his wisdom and <strong>the secret tools</strong> he uses on set.</p> <p>The resource we mention on the podcast (in alphabetical order):</p> <ul> <li><em>ASC Store</em> - <a href="https://store.ascmag.com/category-s/258.htm">https://store.ascmag.com/category-s/258.htm</a></li> <li>Edzus' short film <em>All In The Name Of Inspiration - </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_iCbNBCFf/">www.instagram.com/p/B8_iCbNBCFf/</a></li> <li><em>Pixipixel</em> - <a href="https://pixipixel.com/">www.pixipixel.com</a></li> <li><em>Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution</em> by Harry C. Box - <a href="https://g.co/kgs/rgrVFL">https://g.co/kgs/5dmCsF</a></li> <li><em>Setwear</em> gear for film industry professionals - <a href="https://setwear.com/">wwww.setwear.com</a></li> </ul> <p>Axel Morin<br> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4423568/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0">www.imdb.com/name/nm4423568/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0</a><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/axel__ldn/">www.instagram.com/axel__ldn/</a></p> <p>Morgan Goodsmith<br> <a href="www.imdb.com/name/nm9298754/">www.imdb.com/name/nm9298754/</a><br> <a href="www.morgangoodsmith.com">www.morgangoodsmith.com</a><br> <a href="www.instagram.com/mgoodsmith">www.instagram.com/mgoodsmith</a></p> <p>Edzus Viksna<br> <a href="www.imdb.com/name/nm9815593/">www.imdb.com/name/nm9815593/</a><br> <a href="www.edzusviksna.com">www.edzusviksna.com</a><br> <a href="www.instagram.com/edzusviksna">www.instagram.com/edzusviksna</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tungstenshow/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tungstenshow/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tungstenshow/support</a>