Video of pottery pro and owner of White Lotus Pottery in New Haven, CT Amanda Bartel. Amanda is an incredible artist that I was honored to spend a day with. We went with an approach that really highlighted the “why” into what she does. Her emotional connection with the clay, her mindset and the discipline it brings her. She is such a pro I feel it’s worth mentioning that nothing she did was more than one take.
Technique/ Cinematography:
Very simple setup for the day, Amanda and I wanted something gritty and we didn’t want it to feel or look like a giant production. I chose an A7SII, Canon 50mm 1.2 lens on a Ronin M for every shot except two moments with a slider on a Canon 24 1.4 and on sticks for the interview.
For more information about Amanda and her work please visit whitelotuspottery.com
Will Talamelli - Cinematographer Director DP
Founder/Owner Will Talamelli Films