Think More Shoot Less - The Jason Lee Interview

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2024

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  • @ederruiz9672
    @ederruiz9672 6 років тому +90

    Jason Lee is one of the coolest dudes in the world. So much talent.

  • @tommy1138
    @tommy1138 6 років тому +40

    Jason Lee is the MAN. Always been a fan of Stereo and the creativity that company produced. I'm also glad that he finally left the Church Of Scientology, moved his family to Texas and is livin' the dream.

    • @jaywhangmakes
      @jaywhangmakes 2 роки тому

      I was like - is he that Jason Lee? Then I look at your comment and I was like: he IS that Jason Lee.

    • @LittleMissIssues
      @LittleMissIssues 2 роки тому +2

      Oh goodness I didn't know he was in scientology. Yes, glad he made his way out of that. Wow!

  • @TracyClayton
    @TracyClayton 6 років тому +40

    Gotta appreciate someone as passionate as Jason Lee about the craft and process of analog photography.

    • @sharvo6
      @sharvo6 Рік тому

      While at the same time envying his budget

  • @ginotarabotto
    @ginotarabotto 4 роки тому +25

    Dude's voice has not changed one bit. Love Jason Lee.

  • @Paulywogg
    @Paulywogg 6 років тому +9

    His excitement for photography is infectious. I really miss seeing this dude on my TV screen every week. Great video!

  • @Crewchief227
    @Crewchief227 6 років тому +6

    It wasn't until this last week that I found out he's a photographer. It's amazing how a lot of us creatives have lived similar lives, granted I've never been an actor, but was a skater, outcast, now a full time painter and photographer. This is awesome

    • @jakeaaron
      @jakeaaron 4 роки тому +1

      I think skating teaches you to look at the world and your environment in a different/creative way. To see the potential in every object/place.
      *I grew up skating as well*

  • @JustinTorrento
    @JustinTorrento 4 роки тому +8

    A very good interview. Your questions redeem his passion. His passion invigorates photography.

  • @FrankoFM2
    @FrankoFM2 6 років тому +3

    Absolutely brilliant interview I could listen to this guy all day! 👍👍👍🇬🇧

  • @minorart
    @minorart 6 років тому +3

    Thanks, Dave for this intimate look at such a creative icon in our community. The devotion that Jason brings to his work is both invigorating and inspirational to those of us that greatly admire his art. One would do well to be as intrinsically rewarded by any pursuit, as much as this man. Great interview.

  • @josephasghar
    @josephasghar 3 роки тому +2

    What a great algorithm recommendation! Fab interview.

  • @vivianpurplemess
    @vivianpurplemess Рік тому

    That was such an inspiring interview ,thank you. wonder if he achieved what he wanted.

  • @The_Mister
    @The_Mister 6 років тому +12

    Love watching Jason Lee talk about photography. Thanks for this interview.

  • @mediamannaman
    @mediamannaman 6 років тому +2

    Not sure how I stumbled upon this, but glad I did. I live in Texas and have been wondering what to take pictures of. Turns out I need not wonder at all. It's out there, even in the old leftover stuff from days gone by.

  • @eyewandersfoto
    @eyewandersfoto 6 років тому +2

    Awesome little interview. Jason and I agree. Discovered his work a while back and it's some lovely stuff. This and the mini-doco Texas roadtrip are great. He's got a nice perspective. Thanks for this.

  • @carterhewlett
    @carterhewlett 4 роки тому +3

    As a cinematographer if I was on a shoot and Jason Lee came over and wanted to start chatting about lighting, cameras, and cinematography I lose my shit and 100% fan out and probably talk shit like I didn't know anything. I've shot plenty of celebs/icon/talent over the years and never really get fazed. But I be like a giggling school girl if I was on set with Jason Lee haha. Such a legend.

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  4 роки тому +2

      One of my favorite skateboarders of all time, that’s for sure. Along with Willy Santos

    • @carterhewlett
      @carterhewlett 4 роки тому +1

      @@DavesFilmLab Yes! Willy was awesome. Still is, I follow him on IG

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  4 роки тому +1

      @@carterhewlett Was blessed that, growing up, Willy Santos lived two blocks from my folks place so got to skate with him back in the 90’s. One of THE nicest and most pure individuals that I’ve ever met in skateboarding. I’m hyped that you follow him, he’s a great skater but also an amazing human being

  • @lisamichelehutto799
    @lisamichelehutto799 3 роки тому

    Oh Jason, you remind me so much of your Dad. He was so proud of you.

  • @MoisheLettvin
    @MoisheLettvin 6 років тому +2

    All those boxes of 8x10 Polaroid film... omg. Great interview, thank you!

  • @alittlecrinkley232
    @alittlecrinkley232 6 років тому +1

    Enjoyed it, thanks... True skating legend. Appreciate his work since the early Stereo days. talented dude.

  • @malikjabari7843
    @malikjabari7843 4 роки тому +1

    Love this! Got a few gems from his experience.

  • @terryroth2855
    @terryroth2855 3 роки тому

    Just seen this interview with Jason Lee. Great to see him so involved with film photography.

  • @williamshaffer9216
    @williamshaffer9216 3 роки тому

    What a great interview. I thoroughly enjoyed it!!!

  • @slimnics
    @slimnics 6 років тому +2

    Excellent work. Interesting to know his gear and thoughts.

  • @LittleMissIssues
    @LittleMissIssues 2 роки тому

    Gosh, I have loved him from back in his skating days!! Now I love him even more!!! Xoxox Jason. Kiss your puppers for me!! :)

  • @Eyejrbdysk
    @Eyejrbdysk 24 дні тому

    Jason is a very talented man. Anything he seems to get into he does fantastic at. Very few people can do that

  • @breannavince3706
    @breannavince3706 6 років тому +2

    Forever crushing on Jason Lee❤️

  • @adamm4926
    @adamm4926 6 років тому +1

    Awesome interview. Thank you for sharing.

  • @SlavaVeres
    @SlavaVeres 6 років тому +1

    Oh wow what a great interview! Merci!

  • @omomom84
    @omomom84 6 років тому

    I love this guy! Cool skateboarder, great actor and even better photographer. All the best J.!

  • @pfiltz
    @pfiltz 6 років тому +2

    Great interview. Didn't know he was a film shooter. I love 120 and 5x4. I just closed my studio of 15 years in which I shot mainly digital, but had a makeshift darkroom. I scanned most of my 5x4's but also dabbled in printing with an old beseler enlarger... ;)

  • @LivingSpiritism
    @LivingSpiritism 6 років тому +3

    Really really fascinating interview. What an interesting guy! I only use my camera to make digital videos, but hearing Jason talk about his passion for film is really inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing this content.

  • @FilmPhotographyChannel
    @FilmPhotographyChannel 5 років тому +2

    Nicely done! I had no idea Jason Lee was a film guy.

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  5 років тому +1

      Film Photography Channel Thanks! Yea, he’s doing some great work documenting Texas & Oklahoma. His book “A Plain View” is definitely worth checking out and his dedication to print is my big reason for wanting to interview him

  • @dianeschuller
    @dianeschuller 3 роки тому

    It's great to have some of the high profile photographers talking about printing photos. I'm a huge proponent -- and practitioner -- of getting my photos printed.

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  3 роки тому +1

      GOOD! Regardless of the capture medium, I think printing is a crucial step to the photographic process

  • @acidsnow5915
    @acidsnow5915 6 років тому +1

    this guy is just amazing!
    watched his video on ilfords channel and it was amazing!
    thanks for sharing all this great content with us!
    always appreciate watching videos like this!

  • @jaeAre200
    @jaeAre200 6 років тому +3

    Great interview, always been a fan of Jason Lee, didn't realize he was so huge into photography. Makes me like him even more. Great lighting in the video btw, great shadows and warm colors.

  • @carrieannkouri2151
    @carrieannkouri2151 3 роки тому

    I learned photography using film over 20 years ago. It is such a tactile fulfilling medium from making the exposure to making the print.

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  3 роки тому

      I very much agree with that! Printing IS photography in my eyes, without the physical copy... I feel lost

  • @thepdxperception9028
    @thepdxperception9028 6 років тому +1

    I just started printing a few of my photos. It is so satisfying... this just confirms my thoughts to be printing more and more. Christmas is coming up maybe my photos could be some gifts haha. Great interview. Lee is a legend. RiP Stan!!

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  6 років тому

      The PDX Perception Thanks! Glad to hear!!! In my eyes, an image isn’t a photo until it’s printed

  • @Photographicelements
    @Photographicelements 6 років тому +2

    I love watching photographers talk about their passion (that's a hint to make more;).

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  6 років тому +1

      Photographic elements Thanks! There will definitely be more. Next interview is really good and will be live next Thursday :)

  • @kinglear5952
    @kinglear5952 6 років тому +3

    Sternfeld and Christian Berry. I will check them out.

  • @pizzamana
    @pizzamana 3 роки тому

    didn't realize that was *the* Jason Lee, was listening in the background

  • @polozovv
    @polozovv 5 років тому +1

    Oh, man! what a great series of interview!
    I wonder where you search for music??? It's wonderful and all in same style

  • @dbxniker7484
    @dbxniker7484 3 роки тому +1

    dude is just in love with the camera

  • @robertwebster5526
    @robertwebster5526 6 років тому +1

    awesome video!

  • @MarkHoltze
    @MarkHoltze 6 років тому +10

    Dave! Great content man, what the heck! HUGE fan of SHOOT less THINK MORE! As an editor I appreciate that as well and when I do shoot I want my images to have purpose and intent. I tend to over think everything, but I feel the results are worth it. Also love that interview setup you've got there with Mr Lee. Vintage CAMERA GEAR is my JAM MAN!
    Great stuff, I'm in!

  • @mrgregpappas
    @mrgregpappas 5 років тому

    Just came across the channel. Subscribed.

  • @Brendan9674
    @Brendan9674 5 років тому +2

    That was really well done. Thanks.
    P.S. Since you know where he lives, what say we Burglarize the place and boost all that nice Polaroid Film.....

  • @radar7792
    @radar7792 6 років тому +1

    Awesome video

  • @_nomote_
    @_nomote_ 6 років тому +3

    Jason Lee is one of my biggest inspirations.

  • @bletheringfool
    @bletheringfool 5 років тому +6

    Great interview. Love hearing people talk passionately about film. Pardon my ignorance but what 'series' is he referring to here?

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  5 років тому +4

      bletheringfool He’s talking about “A Plain View” which was a documentation of Texas with his 4x5 speed graphic

  • @vangstr
    @vangstr 6 років тому

    Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kelvinsmall6441
    @kelvinsmall6441 6 років тому +1

    Love Jason Lee

  • @ErikObjectenco
    @ErikObjectenco 6 років тому +1

    A great actor. As a photographer

  • @johnkraemer5505
    @johnkraemer5505 6 років тому +1

    What a great guy!

  • @ekchuahstudios9066
    @ekchuahstudios9066 5 років тому

    Very good, I enjoyed it.

  • @chris_jorge
    @chris_jorge 3 місяці тому

    Wow I was not aware. What a cool dude.

  • @nickfanzo
    @nickfanzo 3 роки тому

    I had no idea this dude made photographs. Neat

  • @matteomesisca9368
    @matteomesisca9368 2 роки тому

    Amo jason lee! E stato fantastico nei film di alvin e i chipmunks e nel film disney gli incredibili

  • @therealsaintseiya
    @therealsaintseiya 6 років тому +2

    Good stuff! Nice website, bay area photographer here as well

  • @CamMead
    @CamMead 6 років тому

    Great interview thank you!

  • @thetrailtog
    @thetrailtog 6 років тому

    Is that a 20x24 in the background? Great interview. Hope to see more videos like this in the future.

  • @Pezinokrm
    @Pezinokrm 6 років тому

    Great interview one tip put your Film in a Freezer it'll keep forever leaving it out at room temperature speeds up the expiration.

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  6 років тому

      Pezinokrm Thanks! Great tip! Doesn’t apply to Polaroid if you read into it cause the chemistry in the pods gets ruined by freezing it

    • @bryanotero123
      @bryanotero123 6 років тому

      @@DavesFilmLab put in the vegetable compartment and u good but in a bag,

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  6 років тому +1

      Bryan Otero Agreed. But can’t put Polaroid in the freezer or it will ruin it

  • @MrDandyCowboy
    @MrDandyCowboy 6 років тому +1

    Very interesting interview ! Goods questions and mounting. What is a "zine" ? (I'm not an English native speaker)

    • @wendylorimer5663
      @wendylorimer5663 6 років тому +1

      As in Magazine, usually something more hand made.

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  6 років тому +1

      Mr_Haricot “Zine” is short for Magazine

    • @MrDandyCowboy
      @MrDandyCowboy 6 років тому +1

      @@DavesFilmLab thanks guys !

    • @MrDandyCowboy
      @MrDandyCowboy 6 років тому +2

      @@wendylorimer5663 thanks guys !

  • @zakofrx
    @zakofrx 5 років тому +1

    Didn't know he was a photographer, I read that his ex wife is one but haven't seen anything she has shot(would love to see her in a new Leverage movie)
    Their are a fair few good actor photographers.
    Don't like Richard Gear as a person but like his photography.
    Would love for you to make a video with Jeff Bridges about his photography, as I understand it he shoots with a Widelux.

  • @elevatoraccess
    @elevatoraccess 5 років тому

    whats the background music when they're showing clips of him???

  • @alpineflauge909
    @alpineflauge909 3 роки тому

    thank you

  • @elangeldelamusica
    @elangeldelamusica 6 років тому +1

    nice, thank you.

  • @EDHBlvd
    @EDHBlvd 6 років тому

    Nice work.

  • @eveanddell
    @eveanddell 3 роки тому

    Who's cooler than Brodie? Great interview.

  • @184186
    @184186 Рік тому

    810 Polaroid... Jason .. please leave me in your will ... long may you live tho!

  • @JustinChipmunkToyStoryAnimator
    @JustinChipmunkToyStoryAnimator 6 років тому +2

    Can’t wait for Alvin and the chipmunks 5 to be released

  • @fallennate
    @fallennate 6 років тому

    interview with Mike Blabac?

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  6 років тому

      I'd love to interview him, I'll reach out and see if he comes to California often

  • @666Nasky
    @666Nasky 6 років тому

    LEGENDDDDDDD

  • @sidneywu2123
    @sidneywu2123 6 років тому +1

    I saw a lots of polaroid film.OMG

  • @johnhaynes9910
    @johnhaynes9910 6 років тому

    A really interesting interview so thanks for that. Just one question though, the interview has great "production values" in terms of lighting, sound, backing soundtrack and yet your introduction to it is totally the opposite, is there a reason for that ?

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  6 років тому

      John Haynes Not really sure, just kinda slapped the intro together cause I figured the interview was the important part. Any advice on making a better intro?

    • @johnhaynes9910
      @johnhaynes9910 6 років тому

      @@DavesFilmLab Dave, certainly not, I'm a stills photographer and your interview shows you are very good at making films, it was meant as a genuine comment. I know from my own experiences of having spent so much time behind the lens, doing self portraits is a nightmare for me, how people can amass 500 "selfies" on their mobiles just amazes me ! Perhaps as an experiment you could get a suitably qualified friend to shoot and direct a couple of intros ? The point is, whilst you don't want to overshadow the talent you are interviewing, you are important too, this probably doesn't help but keep on with your output, its very good !

  • @Turbo9987
    @Turbo9987 5 років тому +1

    Thank god he left that Scientology nuthouse! He's such a brilliant artist!

  • @andreasm.7552
    @andreasm.7552 5 років тому +1

    Most amazing thing I learned in this video ist that they have drive-through-liquor-stores in the US? Nice if you are too drunk to walk into a liquor store.

  • @garse70
    @garse70 3 роки тому

    It’s like talking about different components for stereos and vinyl. Cool stuff
    But, I did notice that he likes to center all of his photos. I prefer more, Displeasing to the eye, more uneven and layered.

  • @ryan2stix
    @ryan2stix 4 роки тому

    Just shot my first roll of HP5 400 pushed to 1600...fingers crossed after processing I get some some beauties.. I think I am addicted

  • @thomaselliott2046
    @thomaselliott2046 2 роки тому

    The Piano backing I found to be a huge distraction.

  • @sharvo6
    @sharvo6 Рік тому

    So many guffaws watching Earl; had no idea there was so much more to the human being.

  • @charl0tte120
    @charl0tte120 4 роки тому

    Is that Dave from Alvin and the chipmunks?

  • @adammiller8096
    @adammiller8096 3 роки тому

    Omg this is over 15 minutes, not sure I can do that.

  • @budclanco
    @budclanco 3 роки тому

    is earl !!!

  • @FotosyMas.
    @FotosyMas. 6 років тому

    Great interview. I think film is great as long as you end up printing in a darkroom. The moment you shoot film and the end product is a digital scan I think you are doing film a disservice.
    I still have a couple of film cameras that I shoot from time to time but I find that shooting my Leica M240 and editing the DNG file brings me 99% the look of film and the shooting experience compared to my M6.

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  6 років тому +1

      DarkRami Great point! I used to do a lot of darkroom printing but prefer scanning heavily over darkroom printing at this point. Everyone’s different but for my workflow, the base has to be film. Shooting my 4x5 just has a feeling and look that I can’t achieve any other way and the limitation of knowing I have limited exposures, and a chemical process to get my images... makes me think more for each individual exposure. It’s not that one can’t shoot that way digitally, it’s just the tool that I enjoy the most to make my images. There’s no right or wrong way to do it so long as you print your images ;) especially archival fiber paper on pigment inks

    • @FotosyMas.
      @FotosyMas. 6 років тому

      Dave Rollans Films If you shoot large format then yes I agree there’s no way you can get the same out of current digital equipment.

  • @isuckatgaming7225
    @isuckatgaming7225 6 років тому

    Really nice, but why so much edit ?

  • @faunaflage
    @faunaflage 6 років тому

    I can't wait to tag that Exxon sign.

  • @shadcovert1160
    @shadcovert1160 5 років тому

    Did I just see him on Shark Tank?

  • @jasondeguzman6279
    @jasondeguzman6279 3 роки тому

    Charlie!

  • @xtraflo
    @xtraflo 3 роки тому +1

    I always felt Ryan Reynolds stole Jason's comic persona...

  • @ryanneilan3223
    @ryanneilan3223 6 років тому

    Would love an upload of this with no music/lower music during the interview. It's super distracting.

    • @LycheeCamp
      @LycheeCamp 6 років тому

      what are you 80 years old? i can hear and understand him just fine.

  • @marjansarec2337
    @marjansarec2337 5 років тому

    cant get used to him not having a mustache

  • @tomf4087
    @tomf4087 2 роки тому

    I got degree in photography as digital was beginning in very late 90s early 00s. It was not knowing if u had results until u develop. I fell out of it when digital took over. I hate computers. I was also a skateboarder for 20 years. Jason was one of the best skateboarders of the early to mid 90s. With world at his feet, and board. Acting paid more I should think.

  • @ElefonteAzul
    @ElefonteAzul 2 роки тому

    Unpopular opinion. I love Jason lee, however, if he was just some random dude on Instagram would any of his photos get any true praise?

  • @rollingnome
    @rollingnome 2 роки тому

    Great stuff, but would've preferred not to have had a repetitive jazz loop accompanying Jason's talk. Just distracts somewhat.

  • @ermonski
    @ermonski 5 років тому

    Would you like a chocolate covered pretzel

  • @tj-kv6vr
    @tj-kv6vr 4 роки тому

    nice if you have a darkroom,but...

  • @senior_ranger
    @senior_ranger 5 років тому

    Turn off the goddamn music noise!

  • @rickbowers6995
    @rickbowers6995 5 років тому +1

    I like him but his photography not

  • @rkgaustin
    @rkgaustin 6 років тому +1

    That piano in the background is annoying and detracts from the interview.

  • @nastynate838
    @nastynate838 6 років тому +2

    if you can't afford film , just shoot digital and find a decent print shop. i wish film photographers would stop advocating that film is better . most photographers who shoot film don't know shit about photography . they just want everyone to know that they shoot with a Leica(which is amazing btw) or some other film camera . the camera doesn't make you a photographer .

    • @DavesFilmLab
      @DavesFilmLab  6 років тому +3

      C Y Totally agree! At the end of the day... printing your photos is the most important part. That said... film isn’t nearly as expensive as people make it seem. I process all my own film including color films and it keeps it cheap. Film isn’t better, it’s just different in the way it makes you think more about each exposure. That’s my 2 cents, great points by the way!

    • @dx3200
      @dx3200 6 років тому +1

      and I wish that you had a bit of brain.