We are back at it this week looking at a recent commercial and doing a little breakdown.   Normally a job like this I wouldn't highlight the approach but after talking with Elliot Nieves on a recent episode about this series I thought it might be beneficial to look at what works and what doesn't work […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #430 – Nowhere to Hide appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the show we sit down with cinematographer David Feeney-Mosier to discuss his latest work on the Oscar winning short documentary The Last Repair Shop. We chat about his approach to documentaries, how they differ from more traditional narrative projects, plus David shares his own journey of making the switch from camera assistant to […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #429 – David Feeney-Mosier appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week we welcome back cinematographer Geoff George to chat about the future of virtual production for cinematographers. Geoff was previously on the podcast in Episode #282 where you can hear all about his more traditional work and history in cinematography. All productions want better, faster, and cheaper and going virtual certainly offers two of these options […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #428 – Cinematographer Geoff George on Virtual Production appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

We brought back the Cinematography Survey for 2024.   The results are in. It isn't looking good but, by the sounds of it, many of you already know that.  The vast majority of respondents highlighted how 2023 was a massive struggle with changes in the market structure plus a drop in demand has left quite a few […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #427 – Cinematography Survey (2024) appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

So we were supposed to have an expert on the show to talk about Virtual Production, where it is going, and what it means for us normies in the cinematography space. Alas, those plans didn't work out so you get me ranting to myself for 40 minutes about the topic.  Definitely not an expert take but […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #426 – A Virtual Production Rant appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Cinematographer Veronica Bouza is back on the show for her second visit this week and she talks us through her latest narrative project, The Gutter, which premiered at SXSW this week. She talks through how the job came about, what steps she took in prep to make sure she had a firm grasp of the material, […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #425 – Veronica Bouza appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

In this episode, they discuss mastering exposure in cinematography, workflow improvements for efficiency on set, and the challenges of shooting in the same location with a new look. They explore managing contrast and shape, shooting with shallow depth of field, and enhancing visual storytelling through lighting and camera angles.

Cinematographer Pat Scola discusses his work on the award-nominated film 'We Grown Now'. The conversation covers mastering exposure, balancing work and life in the film industry, the journey of cinematography, shooting on 35mm film vs. digital, detailed camera settings, and collaborative challenges in cinematography. The discussion also touches on capturing authenticity through cinematography and anticipation for future projects.

The podcast delves into mastering exposure in cinematography, sharing valuable insights and techniques. It also explores the transition from rugby to cinematography, creative disagreements in filmmaking, and the role of cinematographers in visual communication. Additionally, it discusses efficient communication on set, managing stress, lighting techniques for visual depth, and the evolution of sharing knowledge in cinematography.

Cinematographer Will Stone is our featured guest on the show this week. He talks us through his journey to becoming a cinematographer and lays out his work on his latest project Your Monster which was selected for Sundance. Enjoy!Mastering Exposure - The Latest CourseThe latest course is live and the feedback has been amazing.  It is amazing […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #421 – Will Stone appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.