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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #412–Cristina Dunlap from 2023-12-12T00:00

On the show this week we catch up with cinematographer Cristina Dunlap to discuss her latest work on the film American Fiction. We chat about adapting to different styles, working with first tim...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #411–The Financial Realities of Cinematography from 2023-12-05T05:19:23

On the show this week we are talking about a subject area inside of cinematography that doesn't normally get a lot of love in the public arena.  Money.  The upsides and the downsides of cinemato...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #410–Cinematographer Oren Soffer from 2023-11-28T00:00

This week on the show we have Oren Soffer back on for his third visit and the third time is certainly the charm. Oren recently teamed up with Greig Fraser ASC to lens The Creator for Gareth Edwa...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #409–Building a Look from 2023-11-21T00:00

I am a simple man.  Give me a day of filming a nice little set up between 3 people in one location and I am happy. On the podcast this week we are breaking down a seemingly simple commercial and...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #408–Oliver Curtis BSC from 2023-11-14T00:00

Our guest on the show today is cinematographer Oliver Curtis BSC. He is here to tell us all about his latest work on The Buccaneers for Apple TV+.  It was awesome chatting with Oliver and hearin...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #407–Matias Boucard AFC from 2023-11-07T08:21:39

This podcast might be the longest podcast in the making the show has ever had.  We have been trying to get Matias Boucard AFC on the show for at least 4 years and we finally managed to make it h...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #406–Christopher Ross BSC from 2023-10-31T02:57:06

Here we go!! We are back this week with cinematographer Christopher Ross BSC and he is on to talk us through his latest work on the film The Great Escaper. No two films are alike and as a direct...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #405–4 Seasons in a Day from 2023-10-24T05:51:20

Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face. Having a schedule is great, planning to get the most out of your day is essential, but in the end when you are shooting exteriors it is a...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #404–Eric Steelberg ASC from 2023-10-17T05:52:17

Our guest on the show this week is cinematographer Eric Steelberg ASC and he is here to tell us all about his latest work on Ahsoka for Disney+.   I don't think we have had a Star Wars based epi...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #403–Eric Branco from 2023-10-10T08:08:14

Back again is cinematographer Eric Branco and he is here to tell us all about his altest work on the film Story Ave. We originally had Eric on the show back on Episode #254 and since then it has...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #402–Anastas Michos ASC GSC from 2023-10-03T00:00

Anastas Michos ASC GSC is our guest on the show this week.   We chat about his most recent work on Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities and more.   Anastas has a wealth of experience in t...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #401–The Sound of Lighting from 2023-09-26T00:04:44

A bit of a different style of commercial on this week's breakdown episode. We try to recreate some of the classic looking pictures from the 1950s with a big wide dance number and a little 2d ani...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #400–Mark Schwartzbard from 2023-09-19T00:00

Episode #400 is a big one and we have cinematographer Mark Schwartzbard on to help make it special. Mark has a ton of experience and he shares his thoughts on his latest work for FX on the third...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #399–John Matysiak from 2023-09-12T00:00

This week on the show we are catching up with previous guest on the show cinematographer John Matysiak. He is on to discuss his latest work on season 2 of the HBO series Winning Time.  If you ar...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #398–Jeffrey Darling (Revisited) from 2023-09-05T03:05:13

I took a bit of a break while away over the last two weeks.  This week is the final week I am away so I am taking this chance to re-release one of my favorite conversations I've had on the show....

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #397–Same but Different from 2023-08-15T00:00

The majority of the time in these breakdown episodes we are looking at a complete spot and going over every detail to get you up to speed.   This week I was looking for some examples of my Cooke...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #396–Jon Joffin ASC from 2023-08-08T00:00

I don't usually start these show notes off with a recommendation to watch some of the work of our featured guest but that is exactly what I am going to do this time. Jon Joffin ASC is on the sho...

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Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #395–Wes Cardino from 2023-08-01T00:00

On the show this week we sit down with cinematographer Wes Cardino to talk about his latest work on Florida Man as well as his early days coming up as an operator on set. It is always interestin...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #394–Location Lemonade from 2023-07-25T03:14:39

Location work is always fun because you get the opportunity to overcome challenges that don't exist in a studio environment. In today's episode we look at some of the unique challenges a locatio...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #393–Dillon Schneider from 2023-07-18T07:51:26

On the show this week we are chatting with repeat guest, cinematographer Dillon Schneider. Dillon was first on the show back in Episode #286 and he was just about to launch into production on hi...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #392–The Rambling Man from 2023-07-11T00:00

I enjoy mixing it up and doing solo episodes that aren't entirely breakdown focused from time to time and that is exactly what we are doing this week. I am on the road recording out of a hotel r...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #391–Brendan Uegama from 2023-07-04T02:47:45

This week on the show we are catching up with a familiar name on the podcast, cinematographer Brendan Uegama.  Brendan was first on the show for Episode #328 where he talked about a feature film...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #390–Xavier Dolleans A.F.C. from 2023-06-27T00:00

Cinematographer Xavier Dolleans AFC joins us on today's show to talk about his most recent work and his transition from working in the European market to his first American project. I am a big f...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #389–Balance is Key from 2023-06-20T02:03:28

A big week of celebration here on the podcast as it is the 9th birthday of the Wandering DP Podcast. Lucky for us it happens to line up with a breakdown of a recent commercial spot that has, wha...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #388–Christian Sprenger A.S.C. from 2023-06-13T00:00

The great Christian Sprenger A.S.C. is our guest on this week's show. We chat about his ground-breaking approach to shooting the early seasons of Atlanta and how what he learned in the prep proc...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #387–Jon Bregel from 2023-06-06T00:00

On the podcast this week we sit down with cinematographer Jon Bregel. Jon has an incredible story and rather than focus on the day to day work or how he likes to create the images he is know for...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #386–Vanessa Joy Smith from 2023-05-30T00:00

On the show this week we sit down with cinematographer Vanessa Joy Smith as she shares her experience lensing Mayans Season 5. Vanessa has a unique perspective on the work having been so involve...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #385–Tomas Brice from 2023-05-23T00:00

This week on the show we are chatting with cinematographer Tomas Brice about his latest commercial work and breaking down everything that went in to making the project a success. Tomas shares hi...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #384–Negative Fill, Positive Vibes from 2023-05-16T00:00

New week, new commercial to breakdown. This week on the podcast we look at a spot I recently shot that didn't go exactly as planned.  Some times the weather is your friend and some times it isn'...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #383–Ana M. Amortegui ADFC from 2023-05-09T00:00

Today on the show we catch up with cinematographer Ana M. Amortegui ADFC as she shares her stories about coming up in the industry, how she fell in love with cinematography and so much more. Ana...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #382–Rafael Leyva from 2023-05-02T00:00

Our guest on the show this week is cinematographer Rafael Leyva.  It was great to chat with Rafael and here his unique approach to the work, his love of film, and so much more. I really enjoyed ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #381–Lighting the Space from 2023-04-25T00:00

The breakdowns are back this week as we look at a recent commercial that I shot and go over all of the tools and techniques that went in to getting the shots. The goal of these episodes is to ge...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #380–Paul Cameron ASC from 2023-04-18T00:02:54

This week we are chatting with cinematographer Paul Cameron ASC about his approach to the work and his philosophy around continuing to push what is possible. I think Paul produces some phenomena...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #379–Sebastian&Wolfgang Thaler from 2023-04-11T04:01:16

Hello party people! On the podcast this week we are chatting with father/son duo Sebastian&Wolfgang Thaler about their recent collaboration shooting Transatlantic for Netflix in the south of Fra...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #378–Denis Lenoir AFC, ASC, ASK from 2023-04-04T00:00

We are going back 5 years ago this week on the show and revisiting one of my favorite episodes from the podcast. It was in 2018 that we decided to take the podcast on the road and we did a whole...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #377–Katelin Arizmendi from 2023-03-28T05:00

This week on the podcast we are catching up with cinematographer Katelin Arizmendi to chat about her incredibly busy last few years in the narrative space. Katelin's been a part of a wide range ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #376–The Best Job from 2023-03-21T01:56:47

Recently a listener brought it to my attention that I often lean on the negative side of things when talking about my own experience as a cinematographer.   This is true.   I think it is more fu...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #375–Depth = Good from 2023-03-14T02:35:30

On the show today we are breaking down a recent television commercial I shot here in Australia. The ad is a simple premise and nothing too dissimilar to themes and ideas that we have discussed b...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #374–Chandra Feltus&Malin Stenborg from 2023-03-07T00:00

It took a while but we finally managed to have two guests on the show at the same time.  This week we are chatting with Chandra Feltus and Malin Stennborg about all things agents and cinematogra...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #373–Jesse M. Feldman from 2023-02-28T00:00

This week we are chatting with cinematographer Jesse M. Feldman about his latest work (recently nominated for an ASC Award) on the series Interview with the Vampire. Jesse shares how he approach...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #372–Give Me the Night from 2023-02-21T03:05:28

Night shoots are always fun and this week on the podcast we break down a recent commercial that called for all the usual tricks. We pulled most of the stops out on this job with the overhead cra...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #371–Don’t Listen to Me from 2023-02-14T00:00

We are doing a bit of a different show this week.   I am releasing my latest cinematography course this week (A Cinematography System: Volume II) and to celebrate I am reminding you why you shou...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #370–Sion Michel ACS from 2023-02-07T01:50:53

On the show today we are chatting with cinematographer Sion Michel ACS about his latest work on the feature film The Old Way. Sion has a wealth of experience in the industry and in this episode ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #369–Pushing the Limit from 2023-01-31T01:55:16

Film sets are almost always more hectic than they look and nowhere is that more true than when filming in a real garage. A typical residential garage usually offers every hardship a cinematograp...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #368–Mandy Walker ASC from 2023-01-24T00:00

Mandy Walker ASC is back on the show this week to take us through her phenomenal work on the film Elvis for Baz Luhrmann. Mandy did a fantastic job bringing the visuals together on the picture a...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #367–Peter Mosiman (Part #2 2023) from 2023-01-17T00:00

This week we are continuing the conversation with cinematographer Peter Mosiman. In this follow up we touch on a broad range of topics in the business and I appreciate Peter for coming on and be...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #366–Peter Mosiman (Part #1 2023) from 2023-01-10T00:00

We are kicking off 2023 with a bang.  Cinematographer Peter Mosiman is back for his record setting 3rd appearance on the podcast. Having Peter on is always fun and we had a few technical hiccups...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #365–You Can Go Now from 2023-01-03T01:16:31

Happy New Year!! We are starting out 2023 with a bang taking a look behind the scenes of this commercial I shot.  We leave no stone unturned in this episode and while it may look basic I can ass...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #364–2022 Year in Review from 2022-12-27T00:00

We made it to another Year in Review podcast!! 2022 was a wild one all around so there is lots to look at in terms of facts and figures for the year plus we look ahead to the new year to hopeful...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #363–Brent Mata from 2022-12-20T00:00

This week on the podcast we are chatting with Brent Mata who is uniquely positioned to discuss a wide range of topics in cinematography being a cinematographer himself and also founding an agenc...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #362–Benjamin Kračun BSC from 2022-12-13T00:00

Today on the show we are chatting with cinematographer Benjamin Kračun BSC about his approach to the work. We spend a good amount of the conversation focused on the prep process and discussing h...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #361–Josh Hill from 2022-12-06T00:00

This week on the show we are continuing our series of breakdown episodes with other cinematographers. Josh Hill is the featured guest and he takes us through a recent commercial he shot for Bose...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #360–Darin Moran from 2022-11-29T00:00

We have got a great one this week as we sit down with cinematographer Darin Moran to discuss his latest work on the film The Estate. Darin shares his background working in the business, his meth...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #359–Jayson Crothers from 2022-11-22T00:00

This week on the podcast we sit down with cinematographer Jayson Crothers to discuss one of the most underappreciated skills of  any successful cinematographer. Jayson has a wealth of experience...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #358–Weather Days from 2022-11-15T03:02:43

This week on the podcast we are taking a behind the scenes look at a recent tv spot where things didn't always go exactly as we had planned. Weather is always top of mind when doing exterior loc...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #357–Charlie Sarroff from 2022-11-08T04:26:49

We are honoured to have back on the show for the second time cinematographer Charlie Sarroff. He is back on to discuss his latest work on the smash hit Smile.  The movie crushed the box office a...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #356–Lol Crawley BSC from 2022-11-01T00:00

We are back at it with top guests as we sit down with cinematographer Lol Crawley BSC on this week's episode. Lol goes over his approach on his latest film with director Noah Baumbach, White Noi...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #355–2022 Cinematography Survey (Part #2) from 2022-10-25T00:00

As expected last week's episode was a massive success and this week we are wrapping up the 2022 Cinematography Survey. Lots of interesting information shared by all of the people that took part....

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #354–2022 Cinematography Survey (Part #1) from 2022-10-18T00:00

After 154 episodes we are revisiting one of the most popular shows the podcast has ever produced.   The survey of the Patreon group to find out how much everyone is working, what everyone is cha...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #353–A Studio Shoot from 2022-10-11T01:44:33

Hello everyone and welcome to this week's podcast.  We are looking at a recent commercial shot in a studio set up with a few interesting twists along the way. We are in a studio with no grid, ve...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #352–Learan Kahanov from 2022-10-04T03:36:13

Our guest on this week's podcast is cinematographer Learan Kahanov. Learan talks us through his latest work with director Kevin Smith on his film Clerk 3 as well as his latest in the network tel...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #351–Alicia Robbins from 2022-09-27T00:00

On the show today we are chatting with cinematographer Alicia Robbins about her latest work on the Netflix Series"Keep Breathing". Alicia shares her approach to preparing for the shoot, explains...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #350–Permission to Tent from 2022-09-20T04:10:50

We haven't had a good ole fashion breakdown episode for a bit so this was fun to jump back in to discussing what it takes to put together a job like the one we are looking at today. Fairly strai...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #349–Let the Good Times Roll from 2022-09-13T00:00

I had grand plans to lay out the economic case for owning a camera in today's modern world but it devolved pretty quickly into me rambling on for 40 minutes about the ups and downs of owning gea...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #348–Jomo Fray from 2022-09-06T00:00

Cinematographer Jomo Fray is on the podcast today as our featured guest.   It was a real pleasure to chat to him about his beginnings, the way he views the role of the cinematographer, and from ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #347–Tim Thompson Breakdown from 2022-08-30T02:07:19

We are continuing the success from a few shows past with a listener breakdown on today's show with cinematographer Tim Thompson discussing his latest work. In this episode we treat it very much ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #346–Eric Koretz from 2022-08-23T00:00

We have cinematographer Eric Koretz back on the podcast this week to talk us through his latest work on the smash hit Ozark. This series has been highlighted a few different times on the podcast...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #345–Veronica Bouza from 2022-08-16T00:00

Today on the podcast we are chatting with L.A. native Veronica Bouza about her work as a cinematographer. Veronica has taken an interesting path to get to where she is today and hearing what mot...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #344–Paul Meyers ASC (Revisited) from 2022-08-09T00:00

This week on the podcast we are going back in time to revisit one of my all time favorite episodes with the incredibly talented cinematographer Paul Meyers ASC.   If you are a new listener to th...

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Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #343–The Beauty in Difference from 2022-08-02T00:00

On the show this week is another breakdown but don't despair.  It isn't just me blabbering on for 40 minutes about how you can never have too much neg fill. This time I have enlisted the service...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #342–Gonzalo Amat from 2022-07-26T00:00

This week on the podcast we are chatting with cinematographer and now director Gonzalo Amat about his path in the industry and what keeps him motivated to continue to create. It is always a plea...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #341–Sports Cinematography from 2022-07-19T01:54:37

Today on the podcast we are taking a behind the scenes look at a recent commercial I shot and breaking down how it all came together. Rather than just focus on the lighting on the day I thought ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #340–David McFarland from 2022-07-12T02:18

This week on the show we are chatting with cinematographer David McFarland for a second time on the podcast.  In this episode we discuss David's latest work on Diary of a Spy with director Adam ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #339–Bianca Cline from 2022-07-05T00:00

Alright alright! On the show today we are chatting with cinematographer Bianca Cline about her latest work on a very unique film called Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. Lots of great insights int...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #338–A.I.&the Future of Cinematography from 2022-06-28T00:00

We interrupt the regularly scheduled programming to put out a show on the recent release of Midjourney (an A.I. based text to image Discord Bot) that is opening the door to the future of image m...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #337–Marden Dean ACS from 2022-06-21T01:16:35

Today on the show we sit down with Australian cinematographer Marden Dean ACS to talk about his experience in the industry, learning to adapt to film life, and more. Marden has a ton of experien...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #336–Shady Business from 2022-06-14T01:37:25

We are back with another breakdown this week as we jump behind the scenes to see a recent spot I shot and discuss a few of the many challenges. Day exterior spots are always tricky and this one ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #335–Tim Pfautsch from 2022-06-07T02:38:48

Drum roll please... The winner of this year's Andre Sofhob award is...Tim Pfaustch! A round of applause for the whole group of nominees and a big congratulations for Tim for taking home the ward...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #334–Long Walk Off a Short Pier from 2022-05-31T00:00

Hello good people of the podcast world! This week it was a toss up between a breakdown episode and a question and answer episode.  In the end we got neither of those options.  I started rambling...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #333–Andrew Droz Palermo from 2022-05-24T02:08:40

On the show today we are excited to welcome back cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo.  We caught up with Andrew a few years ago and this time he is back on to talk us through his latest experien...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #332–Ula Pontikos BSC from 2022-05-17T00:00

On the show this week we sit down with cinematographer Ula Pontikos BSC to discuss her latest work on season 2 of Russian Doll. Ula shares her approach to prep, finding the right collaborators, ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #331–Food Fun from 2022-05-10T00:00

Hello film friends! Today on the podcast we are looking at a recent table top food ad we did here in sunny Western Australia.  In most parts of the world the food game is very specialised but to...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #330–Florian Hoffmeister BSC from 2022-05-03T00:00

We've got a great one today as we are sitting down with cinematographer Florian Hoffmeister BSC to chat about his latest work on the Apple series Pachinko. I really enjoyed the look of this seri...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #329–Jonathan Furmanski from 2022-04-26T00:00

This week on the podcast we are sitting down with cinematographer Jonathan Furmanski to discuss his most recent work on Life&Beth. Jonathan was previously on the show back in Episode #173 and he...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #328–Brendan Uegama from 2022-04-19T00:00

Today on the show we've got cinematographer Brendan Uegama on the show to talk all about his latest project Moonshot. Brendan and I chat about film production, knowing when to offer suggestions,...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #327–The Balancing Act from 2022-04-12T00:00

One of the most enjoyable parts of being a cinematographer is getting to work on a wide variety of projects each with its own unique demands and circumstances.   In today's breakdown episode we ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #326–James Kniest from 2022-04-05T00:00

This week on the show we are chatting with cinematographer James Kniest. We had originally planned on talking about James'latest work on the film The Free Fall but as usual I got distracted and ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #325–The Great Embargo from 2022-03-29T03:15:22

A last minute switcheroo has led to a slightly different episode for #325 then we had previously planned for.  We here at the Wandering DP Podcast have dealt with a number of different podcast r...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #324–The Hawk’s Strike Back from 2022-03-22T00:00

This week on the podcast we are breaking down a small sample size of spots shot as part of a wider campaign.  AS we have seen with other recent breakdowns the trend here is more for less. More s...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #323–Daisy Zhou from 2022-03-15T00:00

On the show this week we are chatting with cinematographer/director Daisy Zhou about her experience in the industry, navigating the commercial landscape, and we discuss how the film business in ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #322–Ross Giardina ACS from 2022-03-08T00:00

We have a fun one today with cinematographer Ross Giardina ACS as he talks about his latest work on the film Gold. I have always liked Ross'cinematography in the commercial space and it is fun s...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #321–Youtube Q+A from 2022-03-01T00:00

It is funny that I think I have a novel idea for a podcast only to later realize I had already done this exact same style episode less than a year ago.  Oh well.  One more won't hurt anybody. Th...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #320–The Art of Sacrifice from 2022-02-22T01:40:48

It isn't always rainbows and lollipops on set and in today's breakdown episode we look at the inevitable discussion that every director, dp, and first AD are bound to have during a project,"Whic...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #319–Ryan Eddleston from 2022-02-15T00:00

On the show this week we are speaking with cinematographer Ryan Eddleston. We chat about his progression from school to on set, how he makes connections inside the film world, and a bunch of oth...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #318–Manuel Billeter from 2022-02-08T00:00

This week on the show we are chatting with cinematographer Manuel Billeter about some of his most recent work on the HBO series The Gilded Age. Manuel has been working at a very high level for a...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #317–Chasing the Sun from 2022-02-01T00:00

A few months back we shot a commercial in one of the trickiest set ups possible.   A non-montage, day exterior, that in film world takes place over a few seconds but in the real world took 10 ho...

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The Wandering DP Podcast–Episode #316–Luke Jacobs from 2022-01-25T00:00

Hey gang! We are back at it this week with a great conversation with cinematographer Luke Jacobs. Luke shares how he worked his way into the business, what work has been like since 2020, and how...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #315–Thomas Simon from 2022-01-18T00:00

For Episode #315 we sit down with cinematographer/director Thomas Simon to talk about his background, making his way into the industry, and the difficult balancing act between directing or dp'in...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #314–The New Reality from 2022-01-11T00:00

This shoot sums up my 2020 and I think it points to a new direction for commercial work going forward. It might not be the most interesting action or subject matter but it was a fun challenge al...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #313–Peter Mosiman (Part #2) from 2022-01-04T00:00

Kicking off 2022 in style with the second part of my conversation with cinematographer Peter Mosiman. If you haven't listened to Part #1 I highly suggest you start there and then pick this one u...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #312–Peter Mosiman (Part #1) from 2021-12-28T00:00

We are closing out 2021 with a banger.  I sit down for a two part episode with cinematographer Peter Mosiman to talk about work, life, social media and more. Peter was on the show back in Episod...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #311–2021 Year in Review from 2021-12-21T00:00

The time has come, the Year in Review episode is upon us. These have been a tradition since the very beginning here on the podcast and there is no stopping them now.  The whole goal behind these...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #310–Martin Ruhe ASC from 2021-12-14T00:00

This week on the show we sit down with cinematographer Martin Ruhe ASC to chat about his most recent collaboration with director George Clooney for the film The Tender Bar. I am a big fan of Mar...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #309–Xavier Grobet ASC from 2021-12-07T02:30:51

We got a great one this week as cinematographer Xavier Grobet ASC is our featured guest. Xavier is an extremely experienced cinematographer who has had a hand in shaping a number of prolific sho...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #308–Glendyn Ivin (Revisited) from 2021-11-30T02:56:26

Well, well, well look what we got here ladies and gents. For the second time ever in the history of the podcast we have fallen victim to the old head fake.  We had a ripper of an episode ready t...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #307–The Sun Giveth from 2021-11-23T02:20:26

We are back on the breakdowns this week and we are trying a slightly modified approach to looking at the work. In this episode we start by discussing the tech scout stills and build out a plan o...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: EPisode #306–Mihai Malaimare Jr. from 2021-11-15T23:59

We have got one of my favorite DPs back on the show today for his second visit with us as we chat about his latest film The Harder They Fall now on Netflix.  Mihai Malaimare Jr. shares stories f...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #305–Camera Movement (Part #2) from 2021-11-09T00:00

We are picking up where we left off last week in our journey into the world of basic camera movement. In this one we cover the dolly, gimbals, steadicam, and more.   This is it for the intro on ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #304–Camera Movement (Part #1) from 2021-11-02T00:00

We are talking Camera Movement today on the show. I have purposely ignored the topic for a number of years and I am trying to change that this week on the show.  Lighting isn't everything (even ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #303–John Matysiak from 2021-10-26T00:00

Hello podcast people! This week on the show we are chatting with John Matysiak the cinematographer behind the film Old Henry. We chat about John's experience in prep, sourcing creative inspirati...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #302–Camera Movement (Almost) from 2021-10-19T02:27:39

Hello podcast people! I have been actively putting off talking about camera movement for sometime now but the day has arrived where things have to change. Camera movement seems to be less univer...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #301–Matthew Chuang ACS from 2021-10-12T01:49:52

This week on the show we continue chatting about Blue Bayou with the other half of the cinematography duo and first 3 time guest of the show Matthew Chuang ASC.   If you are a frequent listener ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #300–Ante Cheng from 2021-10-05T02:19:36

We made it to episode #300!! On the show to celebrate we are chatting with director of photography Ante Cheng about his beautiful work alongside Matthew Chuang on the film Blue Bayou. Lots of in...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #299–Erynn Patrick from 2021-09-28T00:00

Hello everybody! Today on the show we are talking to cinematographer Erynn Patrick.   We discuss getting started in the film business, relocating for work, to buy gear or not to buy gear and so ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #298–Ian Seabrook from 2021-09-21T00:00

Hello everybody! Today on the show we are venturing into the world of underwater cinematography with Ian Seabrook SOC.   Ian has worked at the highest levels and on the podcast he shares his pat...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #297–Same Spot, Different Light from 2021-09-14T08:21:55

On the show this week we are looking at a recent spot I shot and breaking down the approach, the lighting, and a whole lot more. This was a fun one as the script called for multiple looks inside...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #296–Schedules from 2021-09-07T02:04:43

Schedules are not exciting but they do serve a very important role in the world of cinematography. If you ignore them you do so at your own peril.   In this episode we are talking about how I th...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #295–Cezary Zacharewicz from 2021-08-31T03:04:34

Alright we got a big show today! Our featured guest is cinematographer Cezary Zacharewicz and we discuss everything from how he transitioned into cinematography from photography to how he likes ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #294–Marianne Williams from 2021-08-24T00:00

This week on the podcast we are chatting with cinematographer Marianne Williams about her path to becoming a DP, finding projects that you align with, and the most important thing to do when you...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #293–Will It Match? from 2021-08-17T01:54:55

On the show today we go behind the scenes on a recent commercial and take a look at when good plans go bad. Weather is always a challenge for cinematographers on exterior set ups and this spot i...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #292–Jeffrey Jur from 2021-08-10T02:56:32

We have a great one today! On the show we sit down with Mr. Jeffrey Jur ASC to talk about his incredible career, his latest work on Bridgerton for Netflix, and so much more. It is amazing to get...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #291–Michael Fernandez from 2021-08-03T00:00

Hey everyone! Today on the show we chat with cinematographer Michael"Cambio"Fernandez. Michael shares how he found his way to becoming a cinematographer, finding his point of view, and overcomin...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #290–Scott Cunningham from 2021-07-27T02:42:20

Hello party people! On the show today we are chatting with one of my favorite cinematographers Mr. Scott Cunningham. Scott has a fantastic eye and has been a part of some amazing projects and in...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #289–Job Interview from 2021-07-20T00:00

This week on the show we are answering some random job interview questions and overall just trying to mix things up. We are back with interviews and breakdowns in the future so don't worry but I...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #288–From the Archives from 2021-07-13T03:45:35

This week on the show we are taking a trip back in time to one of the very first episodes of the podcast with a cinematographer who is a personal favorite, Mr. Stefan Duscio. Stefan was one of t...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #287–Fashion Film from 2021-07-05T23:00

On the show today we are finally branching out and breaking down a bit of a different style TVC. It isn't very often we get to look at something a bit more fashion and that is exactly what we ar...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #286–Dillon Schneider from 2021-06-29T00:00

Hello podcast people! This week on the show we are chatting with cinematographer Dillon Schneider about cracking into the narrative world, first features, two camera systems and a whole lot more...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #285–David McFarland from 2021-06-22T00:00

On the show today we are chatting with cinematographer David McFarland about his latest work on the film 12 Might Orphans. In this episode we go over the challenges of shooting a period film, em...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode#284–Straight Out the Camera from 2021-06-15T00:00

On the podcast this week we take a look at a recent spot I shot and breakdown the lighting and lensing. Based on feedback from the last few breakdown episodes I've decided to show the uncorrecte...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #283–Polly Morgan ASC BSC from 2021-06-08T00:00

Here we go people! This week on the show we chat with cinematographer Polly Morgan ASC BSC about her work on A Quiet Place II. We chat about the challenges of carrying on from the first film, fi...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #282–Geoff George from 2021-06-01T00:00

Hi podcast people! This week on the show we are chatting with cinematographer Geoff George about his views on being a DP, how he got his start, making the hard life choices, and so much more. Lo...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #281–Front Light Fun from 2021-05-25T00:00

This week on the podcast we look at the infamous Friday shoot day in the commercial world.   Friday's are famous for being the worst days for DPs as productions that shoot over the course of a w...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #280–Ramón Goñi from 2021-05-18T00:00

Hello everybody! This week on the show we sit down with Ramón Goñi to chat about all things filmmaking. We discuss the challenges of switching from cinematographer to director, communicating wit...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #279–Zach Kuperstein from 2021-05-11T00:00

Hey gang this week on the show we are chatting with cinematographer Zach Kuperstein about his recent feature film work on The Vigil. We get in to all the usual suspects of conversation around hi...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #278–Donut Days from 2021-05-04T00:00

This week on the podcast we take a look at a recent commercial we shot and discuss scheduling and how to make your locations work for you rather than against you. Every cinematographer dreams of...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #277–Jessica Young from 2021-04-27T00:00

Hello everybody! After a few (read many) technical difficulties I finally got a chance to chat with cinematographer Jessica Young about her most recent work on the documentary What Drives Us. Ou...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #276–Tim Thompson from 2021-04-20T00:00

Huge show this week on the podcast! We chat with the 1st Annual Andre Sofhob Award for Best Cinematography for 2020 Mr. Tim Thompson. Tim is one of the rising stars of the next generation of cin...

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The Wandering Dp Podcast: Episode #275–Less Q, Less A from 2021-04-13T00:00

We are mixing it up today with a Q+A episode that is less Q and less A than normal but hopefully entertaining nonetheless. I know the folks in the Patreon group get this stuff all the time but i...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #274–All In Camera from 2021-04-06T04:52:04

The title of this one might be slightly misleading.  In DP speak"All In Camera"can at times translate to not much in camera.   In this episode of the podcast we look at a green screen heavy shoo...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #273–Creative Income with Lars Lindstrom from 2021-03-30T00:00

Hey folks! There are tons of great options out there for filmmaking podcasts and anytime I am asked to come on a show I always like to try and share that content here and help get the word out. ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #272–Denson Baker ACS NZCS from 2021-03-23T00:00

Hello everybody and welcome back for another episode of the podcast. This week on the show we are chatting with cinematographer Denson Baker ACS NZCS about his career path into becoming a cinema...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #271–A New Leaf from 2021-03-16T00:00

This week on the podcast we are breaking down a commercial I shot early last year. The spot combines a small interior bedroom set up and a working retail space so there are quite a few hurdles t...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #270–Toby Oliver ACS from 2021-03-09T00:00

Hey hey good people of the internet! Today are the show I am joined (for the second time on the show) by cinematographer Toby Oliver ACS to chat about his most recent work on Barb&Star Go to Vis...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #269–Tami Reiker from 2021-03-02T00:05

Hello everybody! On the show today we are chatting with cinematographer Tami Reiker about her beautiful work on the film One Night in Miami. Tami breaks down her process on the film, the challen...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #268–Changing Weather Conditions from 2021-02-23T00:05

A big show today with the launch of the Advanced Cinematography: On Set Training plus we breakdown a commercial where we shot the same scene two different days because of weather issues. Weather...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #267–Tobias A. Schliessler ASC from 2021-02-16T00:00

I have been a big fan of Tobias Schliessler ASC for a number of years so it was great to finally get him on the show to discuss his work. Tobias has shot a number of different high level feature...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #266–Oren Soffer from 2021-02-09T02:00

Oren Soffer is back on the show to chat about his latest feature A Nightmare Wakes. Oren was a previous guest way back in episode #89 and in today's show we discuss the unusual workflow for this...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #265–Blake Myers from 2021-02-02T00:00

This week on the show we chat with cinematographer Blake Myers about his experience moving to Los Angeles, working his way up the project ladder, and navigating the minefield of production. Grea...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #166 – Q+A 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today on the podcast I am trying to bash through some of the Patreon questions and ohter listener questions before we get in to the next round of interviews.  If you emailed questions that I didn't...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #165 – Alexa LF & Signature Primes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Arri Alexa LF and Signature Primes make for a fun combination.  In today's episode we take an extended look at a recent TV spot shot on the Alexa LF and we break down the lighting, the choices ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #164 – Andrew Droz Palermo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the show today we chat with cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo.  Andrew shares his insights in to the film community, working in different genres, and how he uses technology to help inform his ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #163 – Jeff Yeats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Director Jeff Yeats is our guest on the show today.  I first became aware of Jeff and his work on instagram a few years ago and it was awesome to catch up with him in person and record this podcast...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #162 – Logan Triplett from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's podcast we sit down with cinematographer Logan Triplett and talk about his experience in the film business . It was awesome to get a chance to sit down with Logan and his stories shi...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #161 – Matthew Chuang ACS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our guest on the show today is our first two time guest, Australian cinematographer, Matthew Chuang ACS.    We catch up and talk about Matthew's path since his last appearance on the show, adjustin...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #160 – Lighting Car Interiors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On today's show we break down a recent TV commercial and take a detailed look at the lighting, lens choices, blocking, camera angles, and every other aspect that went in to the creation of the spot...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #159 – Albert Salas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kicking off the new year in style with our guest on the show today Mr. Albert Salas. I've been a fan of Albert's commercial work for a bit now and it was great to get a chance to chat as he makes h...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #158 – Practical Lighting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We are back at it in 2019 with the breakdown episodes and in today's episode we take a look at how you can lean in to your lack of budget/time/whatever is causing issues and make the most out of it...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #157 – 2018 Year in Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Another year has come and gone and in today's episode we take a look back at the year from an analytical viewpoint.   I started this series in 2016 to keep a running tally of information that I cou...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #156 – Crille Forsberg FSF from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cinematographer Crille Forsberg FSF is my guest on the podcast this week.   Crille has been in the business a long time and has worked on such a wide variety of projects, with different directors, ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #155 – Rob Witt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of the nicest guys we have had on the podcast is my guest today, cinematographer Rob Witt. Rob has done a ton of great work in the music video and commercial world and his story about making th...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #154 – Charlie Sarroff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cinematographer Charlie Sarroff is my guest on the podcast today.Charlie shares some stories from the front lines of cinematographer as we discuss his move from Australia to Los Angeles, adjusting ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #153 – Michael Spiccia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of my favorite directors, Michael Spiccia, is our featured guest on the podcast today. We chat about the crazy experience of casting for his epic Apple commercial, getting started in Australia,...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #152 – Low Budget Filmmaking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome good people of the podcast world.  We are back at the breakdowns again this week on the podcast and we are going big. We are breaking down 41 shots from a recent low (read no) budget projec...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #151 – Hunter Robert Baker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our guest on the show today is cinematographer Hunter Robert Baker.  Hunter and I chat about some of his most recent work, doing feature documentary work, and transitioning between commercials and ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #150 – Guillermo Garza from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the show today is cinematographer Guillermo Garza AMC.  Guillermo is one of my personal favorites and I always enjoy checking out his latest work. We had a great conversation about how he got st...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #149 – Tungsten vs. Daylight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Over the next few weeks on the podcast we are going to be exploring a slightly different style of filmmaking. Since the beginning of this podcast the show has grown in scale alongside the productio...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #148 – Kai Saul from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest on today's show is non other than cinematographer, all around gentleman, and one of my favorite photographers on instagram......dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnn, Mr. Kai Saul. Kai has a great story a...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #147 – Stuart Winecoff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The man, the myth, cinematographer Stuart Winecoff is my guest on the show today.  If you follow along with this podcast you knew this day was coming.I am a big fan of Stuart's work and his consist...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #264–Ryan Booth (Revisited) from 2021-01-26T00:00

Hey gang this week on the podcast we are going back in time and revisiting this interview with director Ryan Booth that was originally recorded for Episode #99 of the podcast. Always fun digging...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #263–Location, Location, Location from 2021-01-19T00:01

We are back at the breakdowns this week on the show as we dive deep into what looks like a very straightforward set up. Day exterior work looks easy but it is not.  You will never see a DP stres...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #262–Alan Jacobsen from 2021-01-12T02:18:02

On the show today we are chatting with veteran cinematographer Alan Jacobsen. Alan has worked on a wide range of projects from his powerful documentary features to commercial gigs.  In this epis...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #261–The Year in Review: 2020 from 2021-01-05T00:01

The most popular episode of the podcast returns for its fifth instalment!! The year in review podcasts are always a big hit and 2020 doesn't disappoint.  We go over all the numbers from 2020 so ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #260–Bryce Fortner from 2020-12-29T00:00

On the show this week we chat with cinematographer Bryce Fortner about his latest work for Amazon I'm Your Woman. The film looks great and Bryce talks us through creating the unique looks, worki...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #259–COVID Crew from 2020-12-22T02:39:32

Today on the podcast we are breaking down a small commercial spot that was shot right at the on set of the COVID restrictions here in Western Australia. The crew had to be kept small, the set up...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #258–Spokes: The Red Bicycle Media Podcast from 2020-12-15T05:28:21

On the show this week we are taking a break from our regular programming and mixing things up a little. I always enjoy going on other podcasts and today's show is actually my appearance on the S...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #257–Q&A from 2020-12-07T23:00

It is question and answer time again on the podcast.   We have had a huge number of new listeners to the show so in this episode we take a step back and define some of the"industry"terms we may ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #256–Johnny Derango from 2020-12-01T00:00

Today on the show we chat with cinematographer Johnny Derango about his experience shooting Fatman starring Mel Gibson. We chat about working with two directors on the same film, using multiple ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #255–Ben Kutchins from 2020-11-24T00:00

We have a fun one today with cinematographer Ben Kutchins. Ben does great work, you've seen most of it, check out the newest stuff down below and then listen in as Ben talks about working on a s...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #254–Eric Branco from 2020-11-17T00:00

Hello good people of the podcast world! Today on the show we sit down with a rising star in the cinematography community, Mr. Eric Branco. Eric talks about his beginnings in the film world, how ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #253–Bjorn Amundsen from 2020-11-10T00:00

We have a great one this week as we chat with cinematographer Bjorn Amundsen about his career and his views on cinematography at the moment. I am a big fan of Bjorn's work so it was great to sit...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #252–Daniel Green from 2020-11-03T00:00

We have got a great show today with director/cinematographer Daniel Green. Daniel takes us through the beginnings of his career all the way up to the work he is doing now.  It was a lot of fun t...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #251–A Whole Lotta Light from 2020-10-27T00:00

Here we go!! Lots of fun things to talk about on this one.  This week on the podcast we breakdown a recent commercial I shot during the COVID lockdown. This was with a remote director/production...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #250–Bill Bennett A.S.C. from 2020-10-20T00:00

We have a special treat on the show today as we sit down witch a legend of commercial cinematography Mr. Bill Bennett A.S.C. to chat about his career, his most recent documentary work, and his d...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #249–James Neihouse A.S.C. from 2020-10-13T01:07:32

Hey podcast people! Today we are chatting with James Neihouse A.S.C. who has shot more IMAX film than anyone you know.  He has been a part of some of the most visually ambitious film projects ev...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #248–Green Screen Dream from 2020-10-06T00:00

This week on the podcast we take on a green screen monster as we breakdown a recent TVC shot earlier this year.  In an ideal world we would've shot this in a nice studio with a beautiful grid th...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #247–Jas Shelton from 2020-09-29T00:00

On the show this week we chat with Jas Shelton the cinematographer behind the look of Homecoming Season 2 which recently earned him an Emmy nomination. Jas talks about his approach the pre-produ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #246–Production Brief from 2020-09-22T00:00

One of the best parts about having a podcast is you are an easy target to get asked to come on other people's podcasts.   This week I was on Production Brief a new podcast hosted by Mark Welker ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #245–Remote Production from 2020-09-14T21:47:30

On the show today I go over the new reality on commercial sets in a post COVID world. The filmmaking landscape has changed and the new rules and restrictions in place has altered how cinematogra...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #244–Ross Emery ACS from 2020-09-08T12:11:55

A bit of a different show notes page as for some reason something on the website isn't working properly and the result is Apple isn't seeing the latest episode. Regardless we are back this week ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #243–Gavin Kelly from 2020-09-01T00:00

Rejoice people of the podcast world! We are finally back to having guests on the show.  This week we are chatting with cinematographer Gavin Kelly about some of his latest work and how he approa...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #242–The Light Bridge from 2020-08-25T00:00

Alright party people here we go! We are back at it this week with another breakdown episode.  This time we bounce around between remote exteriors and controlled interiors.  We needed to move fas...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #241–Mid Year Recap (Not Really) from 2020-08-18T00:00

Back on the 1's and 2's today with yours truly today on the show.  I originally had grand plans of turning this episode into a mid year version of the yearly reviews that are some of the most po...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #240–Sebastian Thaler from 2020-08-11T00:00

On the show today we chat with cinematographer Sebastian Thaler about his work on the movie 7500. The movie is unique in a number of ways and Sebastian talks through his approach, dealing with t...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #239–Sunny Days from 2020-08-04T00:00

We are back at it this week with another breakdown of a recent tv spot.  In today's podcast we take a behind the scenes look at the lighting, framing, camera movement that it took to deliver the...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #238–The Juice from 2020-07-28T00:00

The time has come for another round of our Q+A series here on the podcast. I do my best to get to as many of these as I can via email, the comment section, or over on Discord for the Patreon gro...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #237–David Mullen ASC from 2020-07-21T00:00

On the show today we chat with cinematographer David Mullen ASC about his work on the hit show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. David has been a wealth of knowledge in my own journey to becoming a ci...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #236–The Electric Sun Wrap from 2020-07-14T00:00

We are trying something new today for the podcast. This is a breakdown episode of a recent commercial I shot but instead of housing all the images and lighting diagrams on the site we have packe...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #235–Director Mike Oldershaw from 2020-07-06T23:50

On the show this week I chat with direcotr Mike Oldershaw.  Mike and I have worked on a number of different jobs together (some of which we have broken down on this podcast) and I am a big fan o...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #234–Newton Thomas Sigel from 2020-06-30T00:04

On the show today we are chatting with cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel ASC about his career and his most recent worn on Da 5 Bloods. Enjoy!Commercial Cinematography: The Foundation CourseIf ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #233–Shooting for Fun from 2020-06-23T00:00

A great show today with the added benefit of not being a real commercial.  We are looking at a spec (sort of) ad today and breaking down how it all came together. The double edged sword of shoot...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #232–Joshua Weinstein from 2020-06-16T00:00

Today on the podcast we chat with cinematographer Joshua Weinstein about his latest work on the Quibi documentary"Blackballed". Joshua shares his unique process working with the director to esta...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #231–Director Alex Feggans from 2020-06-09T00:15

This week on the show we sit down with Australian director Alex Feggans to chat about his views on the industry, finding his voice in the work, and continuing the creative pursuit. Alex and I ha...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #230–Virtual Production Shoot from 2020-06-02T05:16:09

We are closing the loop today on the show as we take a look at some of the test clips from our Virtual Production shoot. We spent two days with the LED wall and all of Dave's fun stuff and these...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #229–Virtual Production with Dave McDonnell from 2020-05-26T00:00

This week on the show we sit down with VFX Supervisor/all around smart person Dave McDonnell so that he can tell us what the future of film production is going to look like. Dave has been tinker...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #228–Cash Rules Everything from 2020-05-19T00:00:43

A little something different for the regular listeners of the show. We had planned to sit down with the VFX Supervisor of the crazy DIY Volume LED thing that has been all the rage over on instag...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #227–Thomas Scott Stanton from 2020-05-12T00:01:13

Alright, alright! On the show this week we chat with cinematographer Thomas Scott Stanton. No doubt he has the craziest story for getting in to the business that I have ever heard.  If you are o...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #226–Alan Caso from 2020-05-05T00:00:46

Get ready party people. Our guest on the show this week is cinematographer Alan Caso who is on to chat about his latest work in a long line of episodic television.    Alan has an enormous wealth...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #225–One Room, Two Looks from 2020-04-27T23:30:02

On the show this week we are taking a look behind the scenes at a recent commercial I shot. We go over some sim travel car work, lighting a space with minimal fixtures, and the benefits of worki...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #224–Catherine Goldschmidt from 2020-04-21T00:00:17

Hey gang we are back at it this week with another great show.  Our guest on the podcast is cinematographer Catherine Goldschmidt and her latest work is out now on Quibi.   Catherine talks about ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #223–Tom Banks from 2020-04-14T00:00:44

In the midst of all this quarantine craziness we chat with cinematographer Tom Banks. Tom and I discuss his early steps in the business, the value of his film school experience, where production...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #222–Commercial Producing with Kate Downie from 2020-04-06T23:04:58

We are venturing in to uncharted territories on the show this week. My guest on the show today is producer Kate Downie.   Kate has a wide range of experience in the commercial production world a...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #221 – Straight to Camera from 2020-03-31T00:00:34

Today on the show we split our time between the doom and gloom of the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and a breakdown of a recent commercial. Lots of changes coming to everyone in the industry p...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #220 – Ian “The Wünderboi” Rogers from 2020-03-24T00:00:19

A special treat this week on the show. For the 1st year anniversary of shooting the feature film I thought it would be fun to bring back an old favorite of the podcast, Ian "The Wünderboi" Rogers, ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #219 – Joseph White from 2020-03-17T00:00:03

On the show this week we chat with cinematographer Joseph White about his transition from long form narrative projects to the fast paced world of beauty and fashion commercials. Joseph shares his i...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #218 – Kira Kelly from 2020-03-10T00:00:51

Today on the show we chat with cinematographer Kira Kelly about her work for the Netflix show Self Made. Kira talks about her shift from documentary work to more narrative projects, how she transit...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #217 – The Wet Down from 2020-03-03T00:00:40

Today on the podcast we are looking at a monster of a commercial with lots of issues to tackle and problems to solve.  A spot like this is why cinematography is such a fun career.   Always new chal...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #216 – Playing in the Sandbox from 2020-02-25T00:00:14

Making up for lost time on the podcast today with a Q+A podcast.  If you've emailed in a question in the last 3 months I apologise for not getting back to you.  Hopefully I got to your question in ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #215 – Mandy Walker ASC from 2020-02-18T00:00:01

We have a great one today with cinematographer Mandy Walker ASC.  She just wrapped up shooting Mulan and is on to chat about the incredible process behind the film, the extensive testing, her appro...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #214 – Chayse Irvin CSC (Revisited) from 2020-02-11T00:00:04

In this week's episode we take a trip back to one of the very first conversations on the podcast with cinematographer Chayse Irvin CSC. Since this chat Chayse has gone from strength to strength and...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #213 – Pedro Luque from 2020-02-04T00:00:40

On the show today we sit down with cinematographer Pedro Luque to chat about his background, how he broke in to the industry, and what is getting him excited about the future of filmmaking. Pedro i...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #212 – Location Lighting Challenges from 2020-01-28T00:00:07

Oh the glamour of the commercial production world.   Join me on this week's episode as we take a deep dive in to what you can accomplish with a few Titan tubes, some good people, and 10 hours in a ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #211 – The Return of Todd Banhazl from 2020-01-21T00:00:59

Today on the show marks the return of cinematographer Todd Banhazl.   We were lucky enough to have Todd on the show back in episode #135 to talk about his commercial work and he is back on today to...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #210 – Mihai Malaimare Jr. from 2020-01-14T01:00:35

We have a great one today with cinematographer Mihai Malaimare Jr. on the show to talk about his experience on JoJo Rabbit and more.  We discuss how he chooses the jobs that come in, what he looks ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #209 – Lighting Transitions from 2020-01-07T01:00:17

On the show today we are looking at a commercial that involved set changes and in camera lighting transitions that needed to flow seamlessly from one location to the next. We haven't looked a proje...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #208 – Director Andrew Lang from 2019-12-31T01:00:38

On the show today we sit down with director Andrew Lang to hear about his transition from feature length documentaries to commercial work. Andrew shares his journey along with advice on cracking th...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #207 – 2019 Year in Review from 2019-12-24T00:00:28

This week on the podcast we continue our ongoing series breaking down the numbers each year and looking at the business side of being a cinematographer. These episodes are always well received and ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #206 – Director Noah Conopask from 2019-12-17T00:00:15

On the podcast this week we chat with director Noah Conopask about his transition from motion graphics to directing live action. Noah shares his experience going from a studio environment to a free...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #205 – Zeiss Supremes & the Mini LF from 2019-12-10T00:00:46

Hey hey party people we are back at the breakdowns this week on the podcast.   Please forgive my inability to speak this episode and any typos below as I am putting this up after back to back 18 ho...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #204 – Rachel Morrison ASC from 2019-12-03T01:00:34

We have Rachel Morrison ASC on the podcast this episode to talk about her latest film (actually shot on film as well) Seberg. WE chat about the film, the limitations of the project and how Rachel u...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #203 – Billy Peña from 2019-11-26T01:00:03

This week on the show we chat with cinematographer Billy Peña about his start in the film world, coming up in NYC, making the move out to L.A. and managing a young family with the increasing travel...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #202: Shooting Anamorphic on the Alexa Mini LF from 2019-11-19T02:00:28

The age of the Mini LF is upon us and in this podcast we take our first look at the Mini LF in action with anamorphics. It is a bit of a workaround at the moment to get everything to play nicely to...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #201 – Pierre Michel- Estival from 2019-11-12T01:33:53

We are back to our regularly scheduled content this week and in this episode we chat with director Pierre Michel-Estival.   Pierre has a unique story on how he came to be a commercial director and ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #200 – The Industry from 2019-11-05T01:26:21

We made it!!! Episode #200 of the podcast. Many thanks to everyone that has been listening these past few years.  It has be fun, interesting, challenging, and most of all extremely rewarding over t...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #199 – Oli Millar from 2019-10-29T02:00:58

A great show today with return guest cinematographer Oliver Millar.  I am a big fan of Oli's work and since having him on the podcast back in Episode #95 his work has only gotten better. Enjoy this...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #198 – The Schedule from 2019-10-22T04:10

We are making up for lost time this week on the podcast. This week we are breaking down a crazy commercial that involved shooting 3 different ads in a 12 hour day.  We had kids, sports, cars, and m...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #197 – High Contrast Exteriors from 2019-10-15T00:00:55

After one of the most popular, informative, and entertaining episodes in the history of the show we pause from the interviews to take a look at how a recent commercial I shot was put together. This...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #196 – Christopher Probst ASC (Part #1) from 2019-10-08T01:37:06

Another awesome podcast today with a cinematographer that I have wanted to get on the show for a very long time.  Christopher Probst ASC is our guest on the show today and we only just scratched th...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #195 – Phedon Papamichael ASC, GSC from 2019-09-30T11:14:17

We are mixing it up this week on the podcast.  Normally this would be a breakdown episode but we were lucky enough to get to chat to cinematographer Phedon Papmichael ASC GSC about his latest colla...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #194 – TWIN from 2019-09-24T02:22:36

We have got a special treat for everyone today. My guests on the show today are a rare breed of twin directors who started by climbing the commercial ladder before a personal project helped to open...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #193 – Director Jonny Mass from 2019-09-17T02:56:52

Hey folks, my guest on the show today is none other than director Jonny Mass.  Most of you will have seen Jonny's work whether you realized it or not.  It was a pleasure to chat with someone who ha...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #192 – The Cooke Look from 2019-09-10T06:42:32

Alright good people of the podcast world today we are breaking down a commercial that had us pressed for time and resources. This spot is for a home builder and we had lots to get through without a...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #191 – Town Hall Meeting from 2019-09-03T09:13:44

This week on the podcast we are testing out a new format by delving in to the Patreon group chats over on Discord.   Last week I asked if there was someone inside the group that wanted to come and ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #190 – Q+A Time from 2019-08-26T13:02:44

We are taking a break from our regular schedule to do a Q+A episode for 2019.  We have in the past peppered these episodes in and over on Patreon I am doing so much of it that I wanted to bring a l...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #189 – Soft Light in Hard Places from 2019-08-20T08:13:39

This week on the podcast we look at a challenging VFX heavy spot made even more difficult by a very small shoot location.  No studios here as we make a flight simulator room work for our blue scree...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #188 – Max Goldman (Revisited) from 2019-08-12T12:53:40

On the show today we are going back in time to the very first episode of the podcast with the interview and the cinematographer that started this whole thing, Max Goldman. Max is one of the best ci...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #187 – Irv Blitz from 2019-08-05T04:38:26

This week we have got a special treat lined up for you with Director Irv Blitz from MJZ.  Irv may be the busiest person we have ever had on the show. His talent is in high demand and we delve in to...

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The Wandering DP: Episode #186 – Throwback Lighting from 2019-07-30T06:02:57

On the show today we look at a commercial that had hints of 90s nostalgia mixed with minimal set up time and lots of scenes to get through.   The more I am in this business the more it becomes appa...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #185 – Christopher Mably from 2019-07-23T04:21:17

In today's episode with cinematographer Christopher Mably we chat about the challenges of starting in commercial cinematography, moving markets, and how to keep from getting pigeonholed. Definitely...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #184 – Lachlan Milne ACS from 2019-07-15T02:56:04

We have a special guest on the show today in Australian cinematographer Lachlan Milne ACS.  Lachlan was originally a guest on the show a few years back. Last time we spoke with Lachlan he was busy ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #183 – Modern VFX from 2019-07-09T12:32:19

On this week's episode we are going over the very first commercial spot I shot after the feature film.  We wrapped the film on a Sunday in Sydney and we shot this commercial on a Wednesday in Perth...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #182 – David Robert Jones from 2019-07-01T20:02:15

On the show this week we sit down with cinematographer David Robert Jones to talk about his diverse body of work, trying not to repeat yourself, and the importance of your collaborators. It was a g...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #181 – Ben Briand from 2019-06-24T09:31:02

In this week's podcast we chat with director Ben Briand about his commercial work, navigating the narrative waters, and how he has developed his own approach to the work. Ben has a great portfolio ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #180 – The Front Light Fight from 2019-06-17T11:47:58

The front light fight is real.  This week on the podcast we take a look at a recent TV spot with a dash of VFX.  We talk about the lighting, some of the on set challenges with locations and time of...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #179 – Jackson Hunt from 2019-06-11T15:13:23

Cinematographer Jackson Hunt is on the show today and he is someone that I have been trying to get on the show for almost four years.  He finally cracked and we chatted about his recent dive into n...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #178 – Paul Ozgur NSC from 2019-06-04T10:35:27

Our guest on the show today is cinematographer Paul Ozgur NSC.  Our conversation touches on how Paul got his foot in the door of commercial projects, expanding in to more narrative work, and his tr...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #177 – High Key Lighting from 2019-05-28T06:56:55

We are back at it with another cinematography breakdown this week on the podcast.  In this episode we are looking at retail commercial spot that is a little bit brighter than what we normally break...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #176 – Patrick Jones from 2019-05-21T09:27:31

Today on the show we chat with cinematographer Patrick Jones about his work, how he managed to work his way up the production ladder, and how he uses technology to help him create the images he wan...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #175 – Director Nick Ball from 2019-05-14T04:53:17

Director Nick Ball is our featured guest on the show today.  We chat about his beginnings in Australia, making spec ads to start his career off, and how not saying yes helped put him on a path to s...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #174 – LED Lighting from 2019-05-07T07:08:45

Today on the podcast we are taking a last look at our series of commercials set in locker rooms, light with all LED lights, and shot on the Alexa LF with Arri Signature Primes.  I know many of you ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #173 – Jonathan Furmanski from 2019-04-29T10:33:14

Cinematographer Jonathan Furmanski is our guest on the show today.  Jonathan recently completed the feature film, Good Boys,  with director Gene Stupinksy and we chat about his experience on set, d...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #172 – Ross Emery ACS from 2019-04-23T07:18:38

Ross Emery ACS is our guest on the show today.  Ross has an enormous amount of experience at the very highest level of cinematography and we touch on his beginnings shooting 2nd Unit and go right t...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #171 – Full Frame Capture from 2019-04-16T03:00:50

Super 35 who?Resistance is futile...With the recent announcement of the Alexa Mini LF and the other camera manufacturers already having their own version of larger than S35 sensors the age of full ...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #170 – Kristofer Bonnell from 2019-04-09T06:27:36

Cinematographer Kristofer Bonnell sits down with us today to chat about his experience getting started in Canada, we take an extensive look at one of his most recent projects, and we talk about the...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #169 – Matthew J. Lloyd CSC from 2019-03-28T06:26:33

Cinematographer Matthew J. Lloyd sits down with us today to chat about his experience behind the camera.  We go over how he made his early marks in the business, transitioning from the commercial w...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #168 – Panavision DXL2 from 2019-03-20T12:10:49

This breakdown episode is a long time coming.  Today we are looking at a fashion commercial shot in Los Angeles on the Panavision DXL2 and the Primo Artistes Lens Set.   I hadn't worked with the Pa...

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #167 – Sing Howe Yam from 2019-03-12T12:00:13

On the show today we sit down with director of photography Sing Howe Yam to talk about his start in music videos, entering the commercial world, and what he is excited about going forward. Sing bro...

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