SELLEST OSAST
In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Denver-based gaffer Tyler Kaschke, widely known as the Colorado Gaffer. Tyler has worked in the production industry since 2010 and is a member of the International Cinema Lighting Society, collaborating with ASC cinematographers and award-winning crews on national commercials, brand content, and feature documentaries.
Tyler shares how he built a career in the lighting department, his philosophy on cinematic lighting, and what a gaffer actually does on a professional film set. We also dive into practical lighting techniques, working relationships between gaffers and cinematographers, and how freelancers can build meaningful connections in the film industry.
If you’re a filmmaker, cinematographer, or aspiring crewmember looking to work in film production, this conversation is packed with insights about film lighting, networking, and building a career in the Colorado film industry.
🎬 Topics in this episode:
• What a gaffer does on a film set
• Lighting philosophy and working with cinematographers
• Building a career in the film industry
• Networking and finding work in production
• The state of the Colorado film industry
Follow Tyler Kaschke:
🌐https://coloradogaffer.com
📸Instagram: @colorado_gaffer
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00:00 Introduction
01:35 Tyler Kasche – Becoming a Gaffer
04:51 The Colorado Gaffer
06:09 What does a Gaffer do on set?
09:49 Gaffers working well with DPs
12:05 Success on Set
14:19 Planning with Previz
15:43 How to Light a Scene
21:44 Special Lighting
23:25 Preferred Lighting Brands
25:56 Using Only One light source
27:47 Back Light Importance
29:20 Interview Lighting
31:59 Lighting Tricks
35:52 Outdoor Lighting
38:13 Advice for being a Successful Gaffer
41:22 The Importance of Networking
49:19 Advice for Directors
54:07 Working in Colorado
59:40 Follow Tyler’s Work
