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: 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 Skott How to Share With Just Friends How to share […]

[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:   Check out the Trailer (Rememory) […]

[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 Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com […]

[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.com/cinefade Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cinefade   Check out the video below: Check out the pictures of Cinefade […]

[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://www.facebook.com/cody.strout   Check out the short film below:   Thank you for listening: Please let me know what […]

[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 much that is the FilmmakerIQ website, you just have to check it out for your self. […]

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: [email protected] Check out the short film below:   Thank you […]

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 […]

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 you learned or thought of […]

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 […]