Today we’d like to introduce you to Matt Tipold.
Hi Matt, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My Dad gave me a camera at an early age, and I started to film my friends skiing and skateboarding whenever I had the chance. By the time I was done high school, filmmaking was the only career path that truly interested me, so I decided to apply to film school and pursue it as a career. During my first year, I started a production company (RedTip Productions) with my best friend/director, David J Redman. We hit the ground running after University and began to cut our teeth by making music videos and smaller commercials. From there, I started to work on short narrative projects with hopes of one day working in the feature film world.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I think one of the hardest challenges that I’ve dealt with over my career is constantly comparing my work to others. It’s very easy to wonder why your work doesn’t look like someone else’s or why so many people are getting more opportunities than you. It’s a slippery slope, and I’ve been stuck down that rabbit hole many of times. It can definitely be a huge mental battle. But with that being said, all you can do is just keep pushing forward and try to get better every single day.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I think the projects that I am most proud of are the music videos that I’ve shot with my close collaborator, David J Redman. One project, in particular, is the music video I shot called ‘Bloodlines,’ for the band Tim And The Glory Boys. I feel like this video has the look and feel that I’m constantly striving for in all my work. I definitely gravitate to dark and moody imagery, so this shoot felt like something that really highlighted my personal visual style.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs, or other resources you think our readers should check out?
The Wandering DP Podcast is something I listen to often. It has a lot of great information and amazing interviews. Their YouTube channel also has a bunch of breakdowns, dissecting different movie scenes which is super helpful to study. But to be honest, I find my favorite way to learn about cinematography is just by watching movies.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.matttipold.com
- Instagram: @teeper
Image Credits
Jeremie Dupont
Maxim B. Vidricaire
Stevan Petrusic
