We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jack Fralick . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jack below.
Jack, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What sort of legacy are you hoping to build. What do you think people will say about you after you are gone, what do you hope to be remembered for?
What do I think my legacy will be?
That’s a very interesting question.
I think that more than anything, I want to be remembered as a good man.
Of course, I hope that the work I leave behind impacts people, but for me- legacy is about who you were, much more than what you accomplished.
Jack, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
My name is Jack Fralick, I am a cinematographer.
A cinematographer is responsible for the visual aspect of a film or piece of media.
My main goal as a cinematographer is to help translate the director’s (or client’s) vision from the page to the frame.
It is a job that incorporates lighting, camera work, blocking and so much more into a role that is as technical as it is creative.
I started work as a cinematographer during my undergraduate studies at Sam Houston State University- a wonderful college located in Huntsville Texas.
It was at SHSU where I first realized that I wanted to be a cinematographer. After I shot my first film assignment, I was hooked.
I started to advertise myself as a cinematographer to my peers, and eventually began to shoot thesis films for senior students. I shot nearly 30 films for the program, 12 of them being thesis films.
Eventually, I began to branch out from the classroom- shooting projects for clients all over the Houston / Austin area as a freelance cinematographer.
I learned how to work with vastly different artists, on vastly different projects ranging from music videos, corporate work, narrative films, comedy, horror, documentary and so many more.
It helped me learn how to tightly tailor my craft to the project I am currently working on. No two films should look alike- this is something that I think helps me stand out in the industry.
I pride myself on my ability to be a creative chameleon, as silly as it sounds. I don’t focus on creating images that are pretty, or stand out- I focus on creating images that are right for the project, no matter what it is.
Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?
I have found that there are a few things that I do that not only help grow clientele- but keep them coming back time and time again.
Reliability is huge in this business, and if you are the person that can always be counted on 100% of the time, people will notice that.
Attitude is super important for me. In an industry where a normal shift is 12 hours (often longer) you need to be someone who is not only easy to get along with, but remain positive through the ups and downs of production.
I think a good reel can get you pretty far too. It proves to clients that you know what you’re talking about, and can deliver on the job you’re being hired to do.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
For me, the most rewarding aspect of being a cinematographer is when a client or director comes up to me at the end of the day and says “That’s exactly how I saw it in my head!”
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_fralick?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/jack_fralick?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Other: Link to my reel: https://youtu.be/Dcqv7En-J98?si=qjHVnQov7qh2wEUy
Image Credits
Jack Fralick