Cinematographers on the Loose Podcast

This time we are trying a new format! In this virtual roundtable, two operators and two cinematographers discuss the role of the operator and the collaboration between operators, cinematographers and directors. Our guests are operators Ilana Garrard ACO, Assoc BSC and Austin J Philips Assoc ACO and cinematographers Diana Olifirova and Aaron Adrian Rogers.  More about our guests: Ilana Garrard is an experienced operator working primarily as A camera / steadicam in features as well as TV. She is a frequent collaborator with Rina Yang BSC and Chris Ross BSC.  http://www.ilanagarrard.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6047882/   Austin J Philips is an operator working primarily as B camera / steadicam in TV and features. Recent credits include Malpractice Season 2 with fellow episode guest DP Aaron Adrian Rogers. https://www.austinsteadi.com/   Aaron Adrian Rogers started off operating and doing second unit on such shows as Avenue 5, House of the Dragon and The Gentlemen and he's now a first unit DP. Check out his episode (Ep42) if you want to hear more about his journey through 2nd unit. https://www.aaronrogersdop.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5507980/   Selected as part of BAFTA Breakthrough 2022, Diana Olifirova is a cinematographer and early guest of the podcast (Ep4!). Her TV drama credits include Bridgerton, Heartstopper and We are Lady Parts.  https://www.dianaolifirova.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6260389/   Get in touch to let us know if you liked this new format and whether you want to hear more of these virtual roundtables! --- Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/t4YEZbJzrC Donate to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cotl Check out our website: https://www.cinematographersontheloose.com/ Follow us on IG & Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/  

Adam Lyons is a Leeds-based cinematographer. His worked his way up in TV Drama from B camera to second unit to additional cinematography before shooting as main DP on Endeavour, DI Ray and Grace. We talk about his start in Leeds to ending up in LA for the Oscars to his first experience on a TV Drama set. We go on to discuss Adam's ethos, war stories from set and much more! Adam's website: https://www.adamlyonsdop.com Adam's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4139799/ Tiger Sheds Video: https://vimeo.com/58536343 SHOK - Oscar nominated short – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WipuLTbQk1M Bouncing off a hangar: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ75ZDgqHNh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Using the sky as Ambience: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtPkUQSqNNT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== HAMDARDI - Short Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEqyTJxXu6A --- Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/t4YEZbJzrC Donate to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cotl Check out our website: https://www.cinematographersontheloose.com/ Follow us on IG & Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/  

This is a recording of COTL's first Live Q&A format, held over zoom in May 2024. Cinematographers Tasha Duursma and Charlie Knight answer listener questions focused on practical topics for aspiring and beginning DOPs and those stepping up or wanting to step up from crew roles. Tasha and Charlie are both very talented and prolific cinematographers making waves in the London short form scene. Check out their work below:   TASHA: https://www.natashaduursma.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/tasha_duursma/?hl=en   CHARLIE: https://www.charlieknightdop.com https://www.instagram.com/charlie_knight_/?hl=en   --- Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/t4YEZbJzrC Donate to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cotl Check out our website: https://www.cinematographersontheloose.com/ Follow us on IG & Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/    

James Rhodes is a London-based DP, BIFA nominated for his debut feature ‘Femme'. We discuss the film as well as his experience shooting massive live music shows, including a detailed look at Disney's ‘Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium'. We also chat about cinematography books and Cinematographers' Archive, an Instagram account co-created by James, curating and showcasing books from cinematographers' bookshelves.   Things discussed in the episode: Cinematographers archive: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersarchive/?hl=en Yorgos Lanthimos: Dear God, The Parthenon is Still Broken: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=Dear+God%2C+the+Parthenon+Is+Still+Broken&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Bike Riders: https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/title/the-bikeriders/author/danny-lyon/first-edition/ JoJo Whilden – Fallout Stills:  https://www.instagram.com/jojowhilden/?hl=en “Daily Stoic” Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fY99FB3bNyn7nEdXCoBeB Conversations with cinematographers: https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Conversations_with_Cinematographers.html?id=uA8DdKZSD0YC Schaefer and Salvato: Masters of Light: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780520051454/Masters-Light-Conversations-Contemporary-Cinematographers-0520051459/plp Every frame a Rembrandt: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780240803999/Frame-Rembrandt-Art-Practice-Cinematography-024080399X/plp A Man with a Camera: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Man-Camera-Almendros-Nestor/dp/0374201722 Ansel Adams books: https://quinto-bookshop.co.uk/product/the-ansel-adams-photography-series-the-camera-the-negative-the-print/ Kaleo - Live from the colosseum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfzGg4aPiqM Gavin James Live at Abbey Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuDGIjEQpVY Femme: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81744540 Femme – BSC Article: https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/james-rhodes-femme/ Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIT1u0DxuRs --- Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/t4YEZbJzrC Donate to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cotl Check out our website: https://www.cinematographersontheloose.com/ Follow us on IG & Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/  

Anna Patarakina is a London-based DP. Member of the Swedish Society of Cinematographers (FSF) and Illuminatrix, she was born in Russia and ended up in the UK via Sweden. She has extensive long form experience. In this wide ranging conversation, we cover diplomacy, gratitude, difficult conversations, art, her script visualisation process with the director, and so much more!   Jobs discussed:   How to Stop a Wedding - https://www.patarakina.com/howtostopawedding Balkan Noir - https://www.patarakina.com/balkannoir Zoo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXoYKaIAKlE The One - https://www.patarakina.com/theone Breaking surface - https://www.patarakina.com/breakingsurface The tower - https://www.patarakina.com/thetower The Midwich Cuckoos - https://www.patarakina.com/midwich The Lesson - https://www.patarakina.com/thelesson Insomnia - https://www.patarakina.com/insomnia   Other things: Snoop Dogg Boss' Life - https://open.spotify.com/track/4UprL40OVADveANAtCNrIa?si=aGQNSgJKSxejGQAR54BYmA Don't shoot the dog - https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/karen-pryor/don-t-shoot-the-dog/9781860542381?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3tCyBhDBARIsAEY0XNmtushzqTLvsIqjGAZA2ruFQnwFMx7ml-96lFLpKd1nQ_7kswrLeiwaAldVEALw_wcB#GOR002029886   --- Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/t4YEZbJzrC Donate to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cotl Check out our website: https://www.cinematographersontheloose.com/ Follow us on IG & Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/  

Aaron Adrian Rogers is a UK-based cinematographer. In this episode, we take a deep dive into his time as a C cam op and 2nd unit DP on HBO's Avenue 5 and House of the Dragon and Netflix's The Gentlemen. We discuss war stories, lessons learnt, working with operators, and lots more! We also discuss Aaron's youth work and how he juggles DP work and fatherhood.  Aaron's site: https://www.aaronrogersdop.com/   Work discussed: Short Film POMMEL: https://vimeo.com/395053312 Avenue 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Zr3f-_Ft8 House of the Dragon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNwwt25mheo The Gentlemen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnpfKsqeMrM   --- Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/t4YEZbJzrC Donate to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cotl Check out our website: https://www.cinematographersontheloose.com/ Follow us on IG & Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/  

Check out our new website! https://www.cinematographersontheloose.com/ --- Adam Barnett is a London-based DP. A graduate of the NFTS, he is prolific in the short form world and recently lensed an episode of Netflix's ‘Champion'. We discuss Adam's background, the nature of cinematography at the boundary of art and commerce, stories from filming ‘Champion' in Jamaica, and so much more! Some of the things we discuss in the ep: Lucy Blue Music video: http://www.adambarnettdop.com/lucy-blue-taxi-driver Champion: Netflix / iplayer https://www.netflix.com/title/81478663 Short Film 'They Found Her in a Field': http://www.adambarnettdop.com/tfhia Adam's site: http://www.adambarnettdop.com Adam's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/adambarnettdop/ --- Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/t4YEZbJzrC Donate to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cotl Check out our website: https://www.cinematographersontheloose.com/   Follow us on IG & Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/  

Craig Dean Devine is a UK-based Cinematographer working primarily in TV drama and features. In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, we discuss everything from mental health and Craig's podcast to how Warhammer taught him to light; from dealing with stepping onto bigger projects and how to work with crew to shooting in Tanzania and so much more! Here's some of the things we discuss during the ep: Craig's “Butter Wouldn't Melt” Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dFcjJwozMV5O97qq1tpAE?si=273c18177222430c School Spirits: https://www.craigdeandevine.com/school-spirits American Horror Stories: https://www.craigdeandevine.com/three-brothers-2 Derry Girls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddA0Vh5v0LM Pili: https://www.craigdeandevine.com/pili Short Film “The Entertainer”: https://www.craigdeandevine.com/the-entertainer --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/  

Kate Arizmendi is a New York-based cinematographer. Her work includes Succession S4, feature films Monica, National Anthem and Swallow, and 2nd Unit work on Dune, shot by Greg Fraiser, and Cyrano, shot by Seamus McGarvey. Kate's website: https://www.katelinarizmendi.com Kate's IG: https://www.instagram.com/katearizmendi/?hl=en Projects discussed during the episode: MONICA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b8FpmXvcLM Bvlgari: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j41MLvMyrE&t=2s SWALLOW: https://www.katelinarizmendi.com/swallow National anthem: https://www.katelinarizmendi.com/national-anthem Succession S4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3D3ewle7XY Dune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9xhJrPXop4 Sons of my country: https://vimeo.com/714022470 Robby muller polaroid book: https://www.wolf-books.com/products/robby-muller-polaroid-interior-exterior Vincent Haycock music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L12ORqw6R7A Cyrano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e8apSFDXsQ --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/  

Ben Saffer is a London-based cinematographer. We chat about his first feature, his prep process, his use of cine tracer and unreal engine for previs and his time as a DIT. Links to things we discuss in the show: A kind of kidnapping (Feature Film): https://www.bensaffer.com/a-kind-of-kidnapping No time to die – Matera sequence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iIO3qG1E_0 Chris Courbald - Team Deakins: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QXdCpTwOyBnER1ABNOwSz?si=ce5a6e507f4f40ef Mark Patton BSC: https://www.markpatten.tv Ben's Instagram – Featuring “Unreal vs Final shot”: https://www.instagram.com/bensaffer/?hl=en CineTracer: https://www.cinetracer.com Polycam: https://poly.cam Andrew Rowlands: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0746756/ --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/    

In this episode, we talk to Callum Just, founder of UK-based Digital Orchard. Callum was one of the first DITs in the UK film industry and founded Digital Orchard 13 years ago to provide highly trained technicians and comprehensive workflow solutions for cinematographers. He has grown the company to deliver services on digital, film and hybrid shoots from on-set technicians and dailies through to scanning and post.  Callum was the first DIT to join the GBCT in 2011. He worked on both Murder On The Orient Express and Death on the Nile, both shot on 65mm. Alongside their core business, Digital Orchard are dedicated to making positive change in the industry to tackle inequality through their Foundation department.  Anyone interested in mentoring can contact the Digital Orchard Foundation at foundation@digitalorchardgroup.com Callum's IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2758462/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

Alice Seabright is a writer and director. She directed eps 4 and 5 of Sex Education S2 before going on to create and show run the BBC1 / Amazon Studios series Chloe.    In this wide ranging and honest conversation, we cover everything from philosophy and mindset to interpersonal relationships on set, developing a visual language for a show, the nitty gritty of where a director should stand and how directors, DPs and operators work together, and the process of pitching, writing and setting up your own show as a showrunner.   Alice's work: PREGNANT PAUSE – Short film https://vimeo.com/243605444 SEX EDUCATION - https://www.netflix.com/title/80197526 CHLOE - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0b69pc5/chloe   Things discussed during the ep: Walter Murch Book – Behind the Seen https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780735714267/Behind-Seen-Walter-Murch-Edited-0735714266/plp Rick Rubin Book - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-creative-act/rick-rubin//9781838858636?awaid=3787&referrer=awin&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqs6lBhCxARIsAG8YcDgOYSNQ4CRS-dnWt1Ri8Gfx1SpCWyxy3uWqXDUvYx4PAm1veNo7a8YaAil-EALw_wcB Directors take podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SxfFVcpmih71NwbMvOON4?si=9cd95ecd2a1c46df Chloé Zhao - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloé_Zhao I know this much is true - https://www.hbo.com/i-know-this-much-is-true Catherine Goldschmidt - https://www.instagram.com/cgdop Jamie Cairney - https://www.instagram.com/jamiecairneydop/ Ilana Garrard - https://www.instagram.com/ilanagarrard/ --- This episode is sponsored by Rexy Wheels.  Rexy Wheels are cinematic handwheels purpose built for gaming. Control the X/Y axis on a computer just like a camera operator controls pan and tilt with wheels on set. This allows you to hone your wheel skills while having fun gaming at home! Check them out on https://www.rexygaming.com/ Reach out to Rexy on instagram with any questions you might have! https://www.instagram.com/rexywheels/ --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/  

George Rumsey is a below-the-line agent at Independent Talent Group. He rose to prominence in the UK short form world as the Head of Commercials at Panavision before joining Indepedent Talent in November 2021.  We chat to George about his journey through the industry before diving into the world of the agent - what does it mean to represent directors of photography, how do agents and DPs work together, and how can young cinematographers approach the question of how and at what point of their career to get an agent? BSC Show 2023 Panel - TV Drama in practice: https://vimeo.com/806761925 Lots of DPs are mentioned in this episode, but the ones mentioned by first name only are: Olan Collardy, Rick Joaquim, Eben Bolter BSC - all three of whom also happen to be past guests on our podcast! --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/  

We sit down for a frank, honest and very entertaining chat with director KC Locke (@kc.locke). We talk music videos, the Manchester scene, and KC's journey from one-man band to building his production company, Swords & Eagles (@swordsandeagles), who today are prolific creators of some of the most innovative music videos in the UK.  Since recording this episode last year, KC has signed with a US rep, Swords & Eagles are going from strength to strength, and their new showreel has launched and you can see it here: https://www.swordsandeagles.com/   Here are some of the people discussed in the episode:   Swords & Eagles family: Jenny O'Sullivan (@jennyosullivan4) Lewis N (@_lewisnicholson) Jamil Shaukat (@friendlydictator) Danny Usman (@therealuzzey)   Agent Marisa Garner: https://www.marisagarnerassociates.com Action99 Cars (@action99cars) Phil Arntz (@philarntz) Stefan Yap (@stefanyapdop) G6 Moco (@g6moco)   Jobs discussed:   Take me back to London https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJQy_R9CYR4 Lola Young with motion control https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVbs5--NrJg Warzone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cd249MDLzQ Ruroc https://kclocke.com/commercial/2020/7/18/kd23f6ymdb7uirk27f35ydrcbot1lr  https://kclocke.com/commercial/2021/7/28/mhnjj06j4bus5p4ij4yyeluzi7zpqn Respect the come up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6-2l1o_6Iw Aitch learning curve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpuIKVn5rsU  Tom Greenan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pldBRhJjOKE Pip millet ride with me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdadFmZWl5I Welcome to the hood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIRr1SD_TL0Meeks - Can't Stop Won't Stop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcG8c_KxeJ4 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/  

Rick Joaquim SASC is a DP based in London working in Narrative, Commercials and Music Videos. His work has been included in the ARRI Camera Showreel 2019, as Official Selection for Sundance Film Festival 2021 and Cannes Film Festival 2022 and and most recently he won "Best Achievement in Cinematography in a Documentary " at the South African Film & Television Awards 2022 (SAFTA's). We discuss Rick's early career in South Africa and his decision to move to London. We go into agents, pre production workflow, the interview process, lenses, filtration, and much more! Here's links to some of the things we cover in the podcast: Bassam Tariq Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Kbn3Ars7i1xktzGHN45Fy?si=bGDRjHPtRIWwsulN6i7hkw&nd=1 “Little Big Mouth” Feature https://vimeo.com/638559098 “Can They See Us” Feature https://vimeo.com/760436522 Bronze Glimmerglass https://vimeo.com/162425508 Tommi's recent job with Lomo Roundfronts https://thomasterminet.com/portfolio/textile-exchange-materials-matter Landscapers https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/erik-wilson-bsc-landscapers/ Jess Hall ASC http://www.jesshalldop.com Scriptation https://scriptation.com --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

A wonderfully free and inspirational conversation with Danish cinematographer Kasper Tuxen, who has recently been thrust into the limelight after his incredible work on Joaquim Trier's “The Worst Person in the World”.  Here are some of the jobs we discuss in the ep:    The worst person in the world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55M5ZgAqbWo   Sea of trees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQvC9V1eLsE   Riders of justice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9Okx5teGBQ   Director Martin de Thurah https://vimeo.com/martindethurah https://www.instagram.com/martindethurah/?hl=en   Woodkid - Goliath https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tEfYvY3bAg   James Blake - Limit to your Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOT2-OTebx0   Film 1 https://vimeo.com/20079854   Winamax commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfncwlFhB_k   Kasper's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaspertuxen/?hl=en --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/  

Hunter Daly is a London based cinematographer. We cover his journey from law student to gaffer to successful short form DP, before going on to discuss Hunter's recent thoughts around the morality of shooting commercials, the ethics of celluloid, the environmental impact of the filmmaking process, and his decision to go back to university to study environmental politics. Ultimately we ask whether filmmaking is really enough for those who want to enact social change.  Feel free to email hunter on hello@hunterdaly.com if you would like to chat to him about some of the issues raised in the episode. Here are links to some of the jobs discussed on the show:   Infiniti w/ Kit Harrington https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLLo3rALIIQ   The Cocktail Waitress https://vimeo.com/298297068   Missguided  https://vimeo.com/208711479   Jo Malone  https://vimeo.com/343384452   Bally Sneakers https://vimeo.com/258103852   Ralph Lauren https://vimeo.com/406794956   Prince Waly (Valentin Petit) https://vimeo.com/299322817   Be sure to checkout this BTS breakdown of Hunter's Tullamore Dew whiskey spot: https://vimeo.com/515017369 https://vimeo.com/520331366   Here is hunter discussing the Key Skills of a DP: https://vimeo.com/518801267 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

Jon Pugh is a visual effects artist, currently TechAnim lead at MPC Episodic London. He has a range of experience in different departments including comp, creature FX and crowd. His credits include The Crown, Assassin's Creed, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, and Detective Pikachu. We chat with Jon about his journey within the VFX world and what his job currently entails, and learn more about the different departments in the VFX universe. We discuss tips for DPs working with visual effects, and hint at some of the innovations that may change the landscape in the future. Here is a link to Jon's site, where you can find his showreel and more: http://jonpughvfx.com --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

In this solo episode, Tommi and Lorenzo discuss burnout culture, recent projects, reflective metering and more, as well as taking listener questions. Link to Tommi's rear projection job: https://vimeo.com/582557836 BTS: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjg7rNihR_/?utm_medium=share_sheet And Lorenzo's Rudimental video: https://vimeo.com/577366495 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

Jonny Pickup is a photojournalist, documentary photographer and documentary filmmaker. His assignments have taken him all over the world, and he is currently a freelancer working with Getty.  In this episode we talk about Jonny's journey and his process. We hear about some of his assignments and the crazy war stories that go along with them, and most importantly, we hear about following your passion, believing in yourself and staying focused on the story.  Make sure to look at Jonny's website and follow along as we chat about his work: https://jonnypickup.com https://www.instagram.com/jonny_pickup/?hl=en --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

DP David Wright and Director Thor chat to us about the world of high-end international commercials.  Here are the two jobs we break down: Telekom - Save Santa https://vimeo.com/494030584 Timisoreana Equity - Director's Cut https://vimeo.com/478552464 There is a wealth of BTS for download on the link below - you'll need a laptop: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8x5y7pm6l676h5n/COTL-ep26-BTS.zip?dl=0 Check out David and Thor's work: https://www.thorsaevarsson.com https://www.davidwrightdop.com --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

Beatriz Sastre is a Spanish cinematographer based in London. Established in commercials, in 2019 she was co-DP on Spanish feature film ‘La Boda De Rosa', and this year she was the sole DP on 'Federica Montseny, La Mujer que Habla'. La Boda De Rosa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrAML3wM1ug Nike: https://vimeo.com/389215062 Wata: https://vimeo.com/398913883 Beatriz's site: https://www.beatrizsastre.com/ Beatriz's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatriz_sastre/ --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

We are stoked to have London-based director Shaun James Grant on the podcast.  The trailer for Shaun's first short film, Hope, has just come online, as well as his latest piece for the English National Ballet. We discuss these projects and much more, delving into Shaun's backstory and ethos.  Links to the projects discussed in the episode: Jack Garratt: https://vimeo.com/155690165 Maverick Sabre - Her Grace: https://vimeo.com/305475228 English National Ballet - Prologue: https://vimeo.com/482367892 ENB full piece on demand - https://ondemand.ballet.org.uk/production/take-five-blues/ Hope trailer: https://vimeo.com/473412794 Shaun's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunjamesgrant/?hl=en --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

In their first solo episode since Ep1, Tommi and Lorenzo reflect back on the first 23 episodes of the podcast, about getting through lockdown, discuss some of the work they've been up to since, and answer some listener questions. Here are some of the projects discussed: Tommi: Charlotte Knowels - Petals SS2021 https://vimeo.com/466858523 Lorenzo: Gabi Garbutt https://vimeo.com/443218032 Lorenzo: Pendulum https://vimeo.com/455335335 Lorenzo: The Hunna https://vimeo.com/458467744 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

Eben Bolter BSC is back on the show, this time to lift the lid on virtual production! Recently popularised by The Mandalorian, virtual production is a brand new cutting-edge production technique involving a wall of high resolution LED screens displaying CG content which responds in real time to camera tracking, giving filmmakers the opportunity to shoot live-action inside full CG environments.  Eben recently shot a short film using virtual production and takes us through the process.  You can watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y563OZ0ONrE&feature=youtu.be Check out the instagram post for BTS stills and videos! --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

Elliot Beach is a talented and experienced gaffer based in London. He has gaffered a wealth of amazing jobs. In this episode we get the low down on what it means to be a gaffer, and how Elliot approaches the job. We go through some of the jobs he's worked on, and the links are below: Tommy Hilfiger: https://vimeo.com/424343362 Maverick Sabre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1JLk9QDQjE Braun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PId347DeRGw NIKE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25I3I3kn5fU SKY VR: http://oldie.co/sky-vr/ Loyle Carner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dugqylGhjrk   --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

In our first US interview, we chat to LA-based director Malia James. Malia has directed plenty of music videos for high profile artists, as well as many commercials, and a short film made in collaboration with Tove Lo.  Here are some of the pieces we discuss in the episode: Green Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3cpdkhtGx0 Rita Ora: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCQK6LmhYqc&list=PLpm-2F1VB8D2-T93inYpGMETC8-RhjMUs&index=6&t=0s Blue Lips: https://vimeo.com/288297576 Truly: http://maliajames.com/video/truly--entrances --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

This week we chat to the talented, funny and all-round lovely DP Olan Collardy. We talk about how his love for cinematography led him to leave an established career and his grind initiating and shooting his own projects and making a name for himself. We discuss some of his shorts, music videos and commercials.  Here are the jobs we chat about in the podcast: The Chippie: https://www.olancollardy.com/the-chippie Appreciation: https://www.olancollardy.com/appreciation Jnr Williams: https://vimeo.com/396141945 Glowie: https://vimeo.com/376788313 Process: https://vimeo.com/306080433 OPPO: https://vimeo.com/383713395 Guerlain: https://vimeo.com/381716308   --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

David Procter is an established and sought-after DP based in the UK.  In this fascinating and in-depth episode, we discuss David's music video, commercial and long form work.  Here are links to the jobs we discuss during the show. Dermot Kennedy - Power Over Me: https://vimeo.com/304643155 Issey Miyake: https://vimeo.com/155142598 McLaren: https://vimeo.com/208048523 Infiniti QX30: https://vimeo.com/249658903 Innocents (Watch on Netflix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XshabV0010 Bypass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anSBAbh-V0Y Blood Cells: https://vimeo.com/130311793   --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

George Burt is a UK-based features cinematographer. We discuss his grind and rise through the world of low budget features.  Here are the trailers for the features we chat about. Pandorica: https://george-burt.com/portfolio/pandorica-international-trailer G-Loc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hG6oX5BNaw&feature=youtu.be --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

Paul Kemp is a key grip working on features and dramas in the UK. His credits include Peaky Blinders s5, Britannia s2, Black Mirror, In Darkness, Silent Witness, Fortitude and many more.  In this hugely informative episode we cover the role of the grip, the union and NVQ system in the UK, methodologies for working with dolly, handheld, and technocrane, and much much more! Check out Paul's instagram below: https://www.instagram.com/beargripsuk/ --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

Today's episode coincides with the trailer release of director James Webber's first feature film, 'Sorority', shot by our co-host Lorenzo Levrini. In this episode, James and Lorenzo talk about what it takes to make a low budget feature and how they went about making this one.  **UPDATE** Sorority is now available on Amazon Prime!  https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/0OMK1EROAR849WCFCVD13SBFY4/ref=share_ios_movie Check out the trailer and find out more about the film on here: https://sororityfilm.com --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

This week we chat to amazing DP Kate Reid BSC. Kate's TV drama credits include The Nevers, Hanna, Press, Marcella, and many more.  Check out BBC's press, which we chat about in detail: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bjpsjr And check out Kate's website: http://katereiddop.com/ --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

This week we are joined by DP Rina Yang and her regular focus puller Kate Molins for an insightful and entertaining chat about the collaboration between a DP and their focus puller, as well as a look into each of their individual careers and roles.  Check out Rina's website: https://rinayang.com Sitting in Limbo on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08g29ff/sitting-in-limbo Make sure you follow Kate and Rina on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate__mo__/ https://www.instagram.com/the_rinayang/ --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

Eben Bolter BSC is one of the UK's most exciting narrative DPs, working across TV series and features. In this 2 hour episode we cover a huge array of topics such as the projects he has shot, how he collaborates with directors, actors and his crew, his approach to his career, choosing projects, HDR and workflow, lighting, lensing and much more! Don't miss BTS and stills by clicking on the supporting materials below: https://ep13.cinematographersontheloose.com Here are some links to the work we discuss in the episode: Avenue 5 - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Zr3f-_Ft8&t=8s  Avenue 5 - BTS look - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za7ftr3VhGs  The Feed - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdDWJNr-zFI&t=1s  White Dragon / Strangers - Trailer - https://vimeo.com/276624243 The Woman in White – Cinematography Sizzle reel https://vimeo.com/354178546 iBoy - Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbEWtpSmJXg  Road Games - Trailer - https://trailers.apple.com/trailers/ifcfilms/roadgames/  For more, check out Eben's website and IMDB: https://www.ebenbolter.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4201559/ --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

Dylan Holmes Williams is a London based director represented by Stink Rising.  His short film The Devil's Harmony was the winner of the Jury Award for International Fiction at Sundance Film Festival 2020.  Here is the trailer: https://vimeo.com/255302784 The film is available to view on demand here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thedevilsharmony And here is the second project we discuss, Stilts: https://vimeo.com/358390547 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

This week we speak with producer Anthony Toma, who has produced many commercials and music videos through his London based production company Toma Productions. He also co-produced The Devil's Harmony, winner of the Jury Award for International Fiction at Sundance Film Festival 2020.  We chat about Anthony's way into the industry, his ethos, how he deals with pressure and balancing everybody's needs, and we also talk through these two jobs: TCL Plex - Discover Greatness: https://vimeo.com/369387153 Dimension - Black Church: https://vimeo.com/234864048 Here is Toma Productions' website: https://tomaproductions.co.uk --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

Dumas Haddad is a talented director from London. We catch up with him about his roots, his approach and his collaborations.  Here's the two jobs we discuss in the episode: https://vimeo.com/296310688 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYZ-iVYLY38 --- BLACK LIVES MATTER Here are the two instagram accounts we mention in the intro: https://www.instagram.com/sporasco/ https://www.instagram.com/freethework/ You can also check out this "Ways you can help" website: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ For other resources, have a look at our instagram story highlights. --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

Anil Duru and Marcus Albertsen are skilled and busy focus pullers working in the London short form scene, and increasingly also in long form.  In this episode, they chat through their beginnings, how they do their job as a focus puller, and discuss techniques and equipment. We chat about the best way to become a focus puller, and also how to get started in the camera department as a trainee, how to approach focus pullers for work, and how to behave on set to get ahead.  Check out Anil and Marcus' instagram profiles: https://www.instagram.com/anildurucamera https://www.instagram.com/marcusalbertsen --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

David Wright is an accomplished cinematographer working in London. In this episode we take an in-depth dive into a crazy commercial and an iconic Slowthai music video, as well as discussing David's background as an assistant and his approach to cinematography.  Click here for supporting materials, full of BTS photos and videos for the jobs discussed: https://ep8.cinematographersontheloose.com And here's links to the work. Bahroma Commercial: https://vimeo.com/391339640 Slowthai ft. Skepta - Inglorious: https://vimeo.com/336595910 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

James Davis ACO is a camera operator, Movi operator and specialist, and tracking vehicle specialist, and co-founder of Motion24, the UK's foremost exponents of high quality Movi solutions.  In this episode we cover camera operating in a broader sense, see what innovations James has brought in to elevate the Movi to new levels, discuss the Ultra Arm Porsche car he designed and built in collaboration with Action 99 Cars, and much more! Here are some of the jobs we cover in the episode: Birmingham Commonwealth Games Handover: https://vimeo.com/265605591 Charlie Winston - The Weekend (And BTS) https://vimeo.com/269876094 https://vimeo.com/276241556 Star Alliance: https://vimeo.com/282674661 Here is a fun BTS of a job James did with Lorenzo, where you can see James operating the Movi: https://vimeo.com/226027836 And here is a promo that shows off the Ultra Arm Porsche: https://vimeo.com/333085753 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

This week we have director Bruno Chiecco.  Bruno has had a really interesting route into directing, starting with photography, then focus pulling.  Here is the Barbados film we discuss in the episode: https://vimeo.com/379356832 Make sure you check out Bruno's website, and The Big Sky, great friends of the show and the production company where Bruno directs full time: http://brunochiecco.com https://www.thebigsky.co.uk --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographersontheloose https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cinematographers-On-The-Loose-104520677909322/

This week we have 1st Assistant Director Ty Hack.  His experience spans feature films, music videos, TV, commercials and shorts.  Here is the IMDB entry for the feature film we discuss. The trailer isn't out yet! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10942144 --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook.

This week we have Director of Photography Diana Olifirova on the show.  Here are the two projects we cover in detail during the episode: https://www.dianaolifirova.com/leash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOEXtrPFEzc You can see more of Diana's work here: https://www.dianaolifirova.com And here is Diana's Instagram. --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook.

Today we have Director of Photography Nick Morris. He talks to us about how he got started, his approach to his work, shooting film, and much more. Here are the two projects we cover in detail during the episode: http://www.nickmorrisdop.com/#/tommy-hilfiger-leaders-of-now/ https://vimeo.com/334771744 You can see more of Nick's work here: http://www.nickmorrisdop.com --- Follow Cinematographers On The Loose on Instagram and Facebook.            

Today on the podcast, Tommi and Lorenzo interview cinematographer and photographer Dimitris Lambridis, who after starting out in the industry as a gaffer, has hung up the gloves and started shooting.  Dimi's work: http://doplambridis.com https://www.instagram.com/dlambsauce/ Here are the two projects discussed in the show: UNHCR - Refugees Welcome TVC https://vimeo.com/385246108 Deaf Radio - Animals https://vimeo.com/369162924    

In this first episode, we meet cinematographers Tommi Terminet and Lorenzo Levrini, hear a bit about how they got started, and learn what's to come in this podcast.