Capturing Light - A Director of Photography's Podcast

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: These Are My Hours – Film. Surrounding yourself with motivated people. Director of Photography: Jason Joseffer www.jasonjoseffer.com @ jasonjosefferdp  Check out the Screen Grabs below: Check out the BTS stills: Thank you for listening:  Please let me know...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The importance of testing to gain knowledge. Exposing for Darker Skin Tones. Using Wallpaper to add texture. Director of Photography: Olan Collardy http://www.olancollardy.com/ https://vimeo.com/olancollardy Instagram : @ olancollardy   Check out the video...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The merger of LensProToGo and Lens Rentals Paul’s journey to creating a successful business. What a CEO wants the end user to know and experience. CEO of LensProToGo: Paul Friedman www.lensprotogo.com www.lensrentals.com   Check out the video about LensPro...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Lighting breakdown from – Short Film “10” Different looks for “the moon” Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.lesgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals   Check out the video below: Check out the Lighting Plot below: Moon...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Sleep Well My Baby – Short Film Director of Photography: Jared Fadel http://www.jaredfadel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaredfadel/ https://vimeo.com/jaredfadel http://jaredfadel.tumblr.com/   Check out the video below: Thank you for listening:  Please l...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The difference between a DP, Cinematographer and Camera Operator. The cinematographer’s presence online Changes to the website. Working on a feature for the month of November. (What that means for the podcast) The Last Kid – Short Film Scene Breakdown. Dir...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Making the transition from editing to cinematography. Sailor – Insights Through Video: Breakdown Director of Photography: Vanessa Vandy vanessavandy.com https://vimeo.com/user8225627 https://www.instagram.com/vivandy/ Check out the video below: Check out t...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Being a 2nd unit DP and working with production. Working as a “one man band”. The “Hall of Fame” video for JDRF Charity Film Owning the title of “DP” Educational Reference Sites Mentioned http://mattscottvisuals.com/ cinematographydb.com wanderingdp.com ht...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software – Winner for lens: Eric Elliot, Winner of software: Joel Quinones Advice from someone 5 years into cinematography. The “Hold On” music video by Nano Director of Photography: Mario Poljac https://www.mariopoljac.com/ https:...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software Difference between a demo reel and portfolio. The “Mermaid” Promo By Skott Director of Photography: Nicholas Wiesnet nwiesnet.com https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswiesnet / Check out the video below: The “Mermaid” BTS By...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software Making visual decisions based on the story. Collaboration when working on GoT. Director of Photography: Gregory Middleton, ASC/CSC MiddletonDP.com   Check out the video below: Stills from Episode 701 courtesy of Greg:   Ch...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Light meters… are they needed and which one to buy. (Sekonic L-478D) – http://amzn.to/2fuxCrb Some of the differences between a 3-axis gimbal and steadycams. 8 things you can do to help develop your style as an artist. Featured Director of Photography: Les...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software Balancing Creativity and Business. What is Cinefade? What are the uses for Cinefade?   Featured Filmmaker: Oliver Janesh Christiansen www.cinefade.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cinefade Facebook: http://www.facebook....

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software Switching from DP to Director. The Mother’s Day Commercial  “Copy Cat”   Featured Director of Photography: Cody Strout https://vimeo.com/cstrout https://www.instagram.com/codystrout/ https://twitter.com/cody_strout https:/...

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: John’s three year theory about filmmakers. The website FilmmakerIQ Sources for good filmmaker research. Featured Director of Photography: John P. Hess FilmmakerIQ.com https://www.facebook.com/gospeljohn001 https://www.facebook.com/FilmmakerIQ   There is so...

In this episode, we talk about: Breaking into the industry… from PA to gaffer . The short  “Backstroke” The new cinematographer by alex. late 90s Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook New Cinematographers by Alexander Ballinger     Featured Director of Photography: Daniel April http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3824069/ https://vimeo.com/user16026711 https://www.instagram.com/dannyapril/ email: daniel.louis...

In this episode, we talk about: Getting on the same page with the director. The short  “ For the Love of Luck – An Orvis Dogs Story “ Featured Director of Photography: Max Erickson MaxEricksonDP.com https://vimeo.com/maxwellerickson https://www.instagram.com/dot_max_dot/ Check out the video below:   Thank you for listening:  Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today.  Subscr...

In this episode, we talk about: Shooting feature length documentary content. The feature documentary  “Shaun Barker – One More Time” Featured Director of Photography: Will Price https://www.willpricedop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/will_price_dop/ Tweets by willpricedop Check out the Feature Documentary “Shaun Barker: One More Time” Trailer:   Thank you for listening:  Please let me know what yo...

In this episode, we talk about: Top 6 mistakes beginner filmmakers make. Featured Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ twitter.com/GaddisVisuals   Bad Story This may seem like an obvious thing but it amazes me how many people want to make films and don’t take the time to build a proper story. When I was first...

In this episode, we talk about: What is IR Pollution? Ruin and Rose – Promo Video Featured Director of Photography: Ben Sturgulewski http://sturgefilm.com/ https://vimeo.com/sturgefilm Check out the video below: What is IR Pollution:  Put simply, Infrared Pollution happens when you put on heavy neutral density filter,  and your footage turns redish, looks brownish, and your pride as a cinematograp...

In this episode, we talk about: Ruin and Rose – Promo Video Difference between lighting DPs and camera DPs. Featured Director of Photography: Brandon Alperin www.brandonalperin.com https://www.instagram.com/gipperpl/   Check out the video below: Brandon’s Notes: 1 – 80’ condor w hybrid balloon for ambient top light   Mostly HMI with a little tungsten mixed in, http://www.1stoplg.com/products.html...

In this episode, we talk about: The start of patreon. Using your network from film school to work with you. “The Wall” short film. Featured Director of Photography: Christopher Lew https://www.christopherlew.com/ https://vimeo.com/chrislew https://www.instagram.com/christopher_lew/ Check out the video below: Check out the BTS pics below: Thank you for listening:  Please let me know what you learne...

In this episode, we talk about: Geargiveaway Winner – Esther Ikoro Getting great images with very little. The United Way Spot Featured Director of Photography: Kody Zenger kodyzenger.com/ https://vimeo.com/kodyzenger https://www.instagram.com/kodyzenger/ http://kodyzenger.tumblr.com/   Check out the video below:   Check out the Screen Grabs & BTS Stills & Videos below: with our powers comb...

In this episode, we talk about: Recovery – Short Film Making the most of your time on set. Featured Director of Photography: Daniel Purse www.danielpurse.com https://www.instagram.com/danielpurse/ Daniel generously provided his storyboards for the project: Recovery_Storyboard_Script_Annotation Check out the video below:   Check out the Screen Grabs & BTS Stills below:     Thank you for listeni...

In this episode, we talk about: Is using shutter speed as an exposure tool correct? The relationship and communication between the director and dp. Why you should be blogging as a cinematographer. Gear Giveaway – see below for details Featured Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ twitter.com/GaddisVisuals htt...