The Wandering DP Podcast

This week on the show we are going back in the archive to when we went to Los Angeles and did a round of interviews in person.  Our guest in this episode was cinematographer Adam Frisch FSF.   This chat originally aired in Episode #140. We cover all sorts of topics from dealing with the complexities of […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #492 – THe Road to 500 (#140 – Adam Frisch FSF) appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

In this episode, we revisit a past conversation with cinematographer Jon Chema that originally aired in Episode #66, reflecting on the evolution of cinematography and the challenges faced in a PlayStation commercial.  The discussion covers various aspects of filmmaking, including collaboration with directors, lighting techniques, the use of practical effects, and the importance of relationships with […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #491 – The Road to 500 (#66 Jon Chema) appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

In this episode we off a new series leading up to episode 500, reflecting on the evolution of The Wandering DP Podcast and revisiting valuable lessons from past episodes. This week, we are joined by cinematographer Isaac Bauman, who shares his unconventional journey from directing to cinematography and how real-world experience shaped his creative voice.The […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #490 – The Road to 500 (#44 Isaac Bauman) appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

In this solo episode, I share a simple but powerful tip that's become part of his standard toolkit on commercial sets: using a floor-based backlight to add polish to a shot quickly and efficiently. While the idea started as a practical trick passed down from Paul Cameron, it opens the door to a much deeper […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #489 – Arranging Deck Chairs appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the podcast I am on the road so we are going back in to the archive and featuring a past interview with cinematographer Lachlan Milne ASC.  This episode originally came out in 2016 and since then Lachlan has gone from strength to strength in the industry, It has been great following his career […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #488 – Lachlan Milne ASC (Re-visited) appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

On this week's podcast I discuss the arc of my learning in cinematography and how many mistakes I made along the way.   It has been a journey of finding the path with least resistance and then following that path until I realize (sometimes years later) that I wasn't paying attention to the thing that actually mattered […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #487 – The Difference appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Well, to be fair, I never said I wasn't easily distracted.   I wanted this episode to be a counter argument to what I shared last week in Episode #485, where I laid out how you could pin almost all of the success I have had in my career as coming from a few lucky breaks, with […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #486 – Hard Work & A.I. appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Every so often a comment sparks a debate over in the Patreon group and this week on the podcast I am sharing my two cents on the state of the industry if you are just starting out and also what actually moves the needle when it comes to success. I am only a single point of […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #485 – The Desert of the Real appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Cinematographer Pedro Gomez Millan AMC drops in this week for an honest, ground-level chat about what it takes to steer the look of a project when you're the only DP on the call sheet.We dig into how the conversation with a director evolves from loose references in prep to split-second decisions once the sun starts […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #484: Cinematographer Pedro Gomez Millan AMC appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

In this episode, I'm joined by cinematographer Matheus Bastos to talk about his work on the indie feature 'Gazer' and his broader journey in narrative filmmaking.We get into what it really takes to shoot a film over an extended period on a micro-budget—both the challenges and the unexpected advantages. Matheus shares how community, networking, and […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #483 – Cinematographer Matheus Bastos appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

I originally was going to call this episode "Guesswork" but at the end of recording I think I came up with a better title. The last few years in the background I have been formalizing a system that has become paramount to my own working as a cinematographer and I've finally managed to complete it this […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #482 – The Map is Complete appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Australian cinematographer Toby Oliver ACS is back for his third appearance on the show to talk about his latest work on the series Apple Cider Vinegar. If you have caught any of the past episodes that Toby has featured on then you know that not many of the DPs we have had on the show work […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #481 – Toby Oliver ACS appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the show we chat with cinematographer Scott Siracusano about his latest work on the film Control Freak.   Scott shares his unique path to shooting his debut feature, how he and the production tackled difficult situations over the course of the project, and he talks about what actually moves the needle for cinematography […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #480 – Cinematographer Scott Siracusano appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

We are back this week with cinematographer Tommy Maddox-Upshaw ASC to talk about his work on the film Opus. Tommy shares stories from pre-production, how he approaches the prep process, working on set and much more. Definitely check out the trailer below if you haven't already seen the movie.  Tommy and the team pulled off some great […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #479 – Tommy Maddox-Upshaw ASC appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

A gaffer's worst nightmare is when the DP asks for a light to be thrown into the ceiling to help boost the ambient. There is a good way to do it and a bad way to do it.  This week on the show I chat through why I think an LED version of a Source 4 […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #478 – More Control, More Better appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Not all cinematography jobs are created equal.  Some jobs require creative input and some jobs do not.  At least not in the same quantity.  Knowing the difference between the types of jobs and what is being asked or required from you can have a big impact on the quality of the work. I think the goal for […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #477 – Service Work appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the podcast we are back to our regularly scheduled programming after an awesome "Life Off Set" series hosted by Jon Bregel. There is no guest this week just myself rambling about the difference between taste and judgement and what I think actually moves the needle on any production.   Cinematography has so many different […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #476 – Taste & Judgement appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

We have a great episode today with director Diego Contreras. He sits down with our host of the "Life Off Set" series, Jon Bregel, to share his experience in the undistry, what he has seen and experienced first hand and so much more. Diego has such a great body of work and approach to the industry.  I […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast; Episode #475 – “Life Off Set” w/Diego Contreras & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Cinematographer Katelin Arizmendi joins our esteemed guest host Jon Bregel to discuss a broad range of topics on this week's episode.   The "Life Off Set" series continues to shine a light in areas and challenges in filmmaking that are rarely discussed.  There is so much value in hearing theses conversations from people inside the industry […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #474 – “Life Off Set” w/Katelin Arizmendi ASC & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the podcast we are continuing the Life Off Set Series with director Salomon Ligthelm.   Guest host Jon Bregel is back to guide a fantastic conversation about the realities of filmmaking at the highest level. If you haven't already, be sure to check out Salomon's work at the links below to get an idea […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #473 – “Life Off Set” w/Salomon Ligthelm & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Hello podcast people! This week we are kicking off February with a bang.  For the first time ever I am handing the hosting reins over to Jon Bregel for a new series called "Life Off Set". Veteran listeners of the show will be familiar with Jon as he was a guest on Episodes #387 and more recently […] The post The Wandering DP: Episode #472 – “Life Off Set” w/ Khalid Mohtaseb & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the podcast we are breaking down the 2024 Cinematography Survey. I asked the questions, you answered them.  The results are in and the are very interesting. Enjoy!Patreon - Support the PodcastThe Patreon group is the heart of the podcast and of the YouTube channel.   It is where I listed the survey that we talk […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #471 – The Disappearing Middle appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the show I go over my prep process for commercial work in 2025.  I have been through a number of different systems in my career but I think my current set up is the most efficient and the most useful. Building a solid prep process is always easy, keeping it up to date […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #470 – Obsidian for Cinematography appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the podcast we had a last minute change of plans which meant that we are trying something a little bit different.   Last week on the show we looked at my favorite frames from 2024 and heard from some of the listeners about their own favorites.  Today I am looking at some more frames […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #469 – More Frames appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Hey gang! I can't believe I didn't see this sooner but I am not that bright.   Over on the Patreon Discord server Josh came up with the awesome idea to have people share their favorite frames from the year.  Itwas very interesting to see what people gravitated towards and even more interesting was hearing why. In this episode […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #468 – Frames appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

2024 is in the books. It is time for the annual Year in Review podcast were we look back at the work, the finances, the trends, and try and predict what 2025 might look like. These episodes always do well and I expect no less this year.  Hopefully you can use this information and cross reference your […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #467 – 2024 Year in Review appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Hello world! This week on the podcast we are bringing in the holiday season with cinematographer Paulo Perez as he takes us through his latest work for Netflix on the series 100 Years of Solitude. Paulo shares his background, how he and the director worked on and off set, and so much more.  Paulo had some very […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #466 – Paulo Perez appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

A huge treat for me this week on the podcast as we sit down with cinematographer Shane Hurlbut ASC with a plan to talk about his latest work on the series The Perfect Couple.   I got slightly side tracked and we ended up chatting about his experience as an educator in the space, how cinematography […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #465 – Shane Hurlbut ASC appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

A few episodes back on the podcast I ran through my thoughts on owning gear and the gross miscalculation of lifetime returns that most working cinematographers make. If you miss opportunities as large as the one that most DPs have in front of them it is going to be very difficult to get ahead even if […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #464 – Camera & Lenses appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Hello, hello!! This week on the podcast we are chatting with cinematographer Eli Arenson about his last few narrative projects, transitioning from commercial to narrative, and more. Eli has a great eye and produces fantastic work so it was a real pleasure to have him on and hear about his approach to the work.  Be sure to […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #463 – Eli Arenson appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This is not financial advice. I just think it is wild that the majority of cinematographers are so quick to dismiss such a massive opportunity when it comes to purchasing gear and renting it out to the productions they are on. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't but I can only say that in my experience it […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #462 – Not Financial Advice appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Welcome to the show this week.  Our guest is cinematographer Idan Menin who is on to talk about his latest work on the film Lost on a Mountain in Maine. The film looks great and Idan has a ton of stories to share from pre-production all the way through to his work on set.  I really […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #461 – Idan Menin appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Hello people of the podcast world. This week we welcome back cinematographer Ryan Eddleston back on the show.   Ryan has had a busy few years since he was last on and he walks us through working on a wide variety of narrative projects from TV series to Feature Films. Always great having past guests on the show […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #460 – Ryan Eddleston appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

A solo episode this week while a few of the the topics that we discussed in last week's episode with Jon Bregel are still top of mind. Back to more conversations next week.  Until then make sure you check out the Film Roundtable link below. Enjoy!Cinematography Podcast - Film Roundtable The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #459 – No One Cares appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

A fun episode today as Jon Bregel returns to the podcast to talk about his latest work plus a host of other topics which up until this episode have gone under the radar on the show. There isn't a lot of information from people operating at the tip of the spear in the filmmaking world on […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #458 – Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the show we are chatting with Greek cinematographer Evangelos Polychronopoulos as he talks through his approach to the work, navigating the commercial space, and moving countries mid-career. I had a great time chatting to Evangelos and I hope you get as much out of the conversation as I did. Be sure to check out […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #457 – Cinematographer Evangelos Polychronopoulos appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

We are back at it this week with a great conversation with cinematographer Carissa Dorson.   Carissa talks us through her latest project Things Will Be Different and describes her approach to such a unique story and the extremely condensed schedule that was required to make it all possible. Lots of great info shared throughout the show […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #456 – Cinematographer Carissa Dorson appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

On the show this week we are chatting with cinematographer James Rhodes about his work on the film Femme. The backstory on James and how he originally got involved in the short version of the project are wild and it doesn't stop there. If you ever wondered if one call can change your career this episode […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #455 – Cinematographer James Rhodes appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

WE have a great show today as cinematographer Mihai Mălaimare Jr. is back on the show to talk about his experience on set shooting Megalopolis. I am a huge fan of Mihai's work and his overall approach to cinematography and it is always a pleasure to hear how he gets it all done. Be sure to check […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #454 – Mihai Mălaimare Jr. appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the show our guest is cinematographer Ricardo Diaz who is on to talk about his latest work on the feature film Incoming. Ricardo shares his experience working his way in to the studio feature world, what he looks for in collaborators, and so much more. I really enjoyed chatting with Ricardo and be sure […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #453 – Cinematographer Ricardo Diaz appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Today marks the first breakdown using a combination of YouTube videos and the podcast.  I hope they are as valuable as the old versions. Let me know what you think. This was a commercial we shot as part of a larger series that we will look at more in the future. Below you can watch the videos (Part […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #452 – The Breakdown Companion appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

We have to switch it up.   It's not me, it's you. This isn't working anymore for either of us.   The time has come to try a different approach for the breakdown podcasts and in this episode I lay out what the future will look like here for the podcast and hopefully how it will be an […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #451 – A New Era appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

It was a creator's worst nightmare on display this week with the podcast.  I managed to record an entire episode and then erase the original file from my working drive.   It doesn't happen often but when it does it certainly isn't fun. I had planned to talk about the Blackmagic job that I was on last […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #450 – The Team appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

On this episode of the podcast we chat with cinematographer Sam Levy about his latest work on the HBO original series Fantasmas. Sam was originally on the show back in 2017 when he came on to chat about lensing Lady Bird. If you missed that episode (Episode #107) be sure to give that one a listen after […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #449 – Cinematographer Sam Levy appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the show we are looking at a recent TV Commercial I shot earlier this year and discussing how one major decision was responsible for the entire look and feel of the project. The commercial was very reliant on the location and the action required a very specific scenario.  In this episode we talk […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #448 – Racing the Sun appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

We have an awesome show this week as we are joined by cinematographer Christopher Ross BSC to discuss his work on the series Shogun. Christopher was originally on the podcast back in Episode #406 to talk about lensing the film The Great Escaper and he is back on today to chat through a much different beast. […] The post The Wandering DP Pdocast: Episode #447 – Christopher Ross BSC appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the show we sit down with cinematographer Maria Sarasvati Herrera AMC to discuss all manners of filmmaking.   Maria shares her path to becoming a cinematographer and what it is like to try and navigate today's film landscape to find your true calling as a director of photography. This was a great chat and […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #446 – Maria Sarasvati Herrera appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the show we are breaking the talent draught with one of my favorite cinematographers Pat Scola. He talks us through one of his latest films Sing Sing and a whole lot more. Pat was originally on the show in Episode #423 so if you want to hear more on his background and his path. […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #445 – Cinematographer Pat Scola appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

I am sorry, I made a mistake. I never should have said we would get back on track during last week's podcast.  It might have been true when I said it but it certainly isn't now. This week on Episode #444 I am continuing the Cinematography Series where I am trying out to explain why all of […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #444 – Cinematography 201 appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

I thought I was going to be concise and that this series was going to be short and to the point but as always I managed to ramble to myself for almost an hour on what I think is the value that cinematographers can bring to a project. Once you understand where you can add value […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #443 – Cinematography 101 appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the show we are revisiting an interview from a few years back with cinematographer Scott Cunningham.   Each and every week we pump out another podcast and for new listeners to the show it is easy to miss great episodes from the past.  Scott is a fantastic cinematographer and shares his unique path […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #442 – Scott Cunningham (Revisited) appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.