Shooting Underwater, Horror, and Fighting for Your Vision (w/ James Kniest)
Episode 404
This week on In Love with the Process, Mike Pecci sits down with cinematographer James Kniest (The Haunting of Bly Manor, American Horror Stories) and Annabelle)
James joins Mike to celebrate the release of his latest film, The Devil's Mouth, arriving on Amazon this week. But this conversation goes far beyond the new movie.
Mike and James dive deep into the preparation that happens long before a camera ever rolls. They discuss how years of experience teach you to anticipate problems before they happen, why confidence comes from preparation, and how cinematographers learn to fight for the tools, time, and support they need to execute a vision.
James also shares incredible stories from shooting The Devil's Mouth, explaining the unique challenges of filming in and under water, how lighting behaves beneath the surface, and the technical and creative problem-solving required to capture performances in one of the most demanding environments imaginable. Drawing on his background in underwater cinematography, he offers practical insights that every filmmaker can learn from.
Whether you're a director, cinematographer, or creative trying to level up your craft, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom about preparation, leadership, confidence, and learning to execute your vision on bigger and bigger stages.
This is what In Love with the Process is all about.
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Music: Code Elektro, Mitch Murder
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