JIM PLANNETTE - Gaffer

Team Deakins

James Ellis Deakins

Tv & Film, Filmlighting, Deakins, Movies, Filmmaking, Production, Film, Cinematography, Film Interviews

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 22 February 2023

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

Team Deakins had a great time speaking with the talented gaffer Jim Plannette (YOUNG FRANKENSTIN, E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL, BRAVEHEART). We talk with him about working on films ranging in size from BRAVEHEART to MAGNOLIA, and he shares numerous stories from his career across a wide variety of films. He also speaks on his productive relationship with director Steven Soderbergh. Jim offers a lot of insight into the work that goes into lighting and how technology has changed the way a scene can be lit. Jim was such a generous guest, and we think you’re going to enjoy the episode!

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0:00.0	Hi and welcome to season two of the Team Deakin's podcast.
0:08.4	A collection of informal conversations between Roger and James Deakin's and Aghast.
0:14.3	We never know where the conversation will take us, so listen in and see where it goes.
0:22.5	This episode is sponsored by Ari Rental, a global rental company providing personalized service
0:28.3	and support to productions of all sizes, from commercials to major motion pictures.
0:34.8	Ari Rental offers a wide range of exclusive products that are developed in-house, including
0:41.0	the Alexa 65 camera and lenses such as the DNAs, alphas and heroes, as well as lights and
0:48.8	grip equipment.
0:53.0	Today we're speaking with a gaffer.
0:55.0	His list of credits goes on and on.
0:57.6	It includes young Frankenstein, ET, Braveheart and Ocean's 11.
1:03.5	We're pleased to welcome Jim Plinnett with us today.
1:06.5	Jim, thank you for doing this.
1:08.1	My pleasure.
1:09.2	We want to start with our usual first question, which is basically, how did you get to
1:14.1	where you are today?
1:15.1	Is this something you always wanted to do?
1:16.8	Did you find it?
1:18.3	What's your story?
1:19.3	Well, my father was in the movie business from 1919 to 1969, and so I've been surrounded
1:26.8	by it all my life.
1:30.0	I remember actually visiting his set a number of times.
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