The Wandering DP Podcast

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 enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do as well.

Don't forget to check out Idan's website and his Instagram in the links below.

Enjoy!

Website: Idan Menin

Instagram: @idanmenin

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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 to track their progress and hear how they have updated their approach to the work as their experience grows.

Enjoy!

Website: Ryan Eddleston

Instagram: @ryan_eddleston_dop

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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!

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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 what they are or are not struggling with both on and offset.  I think episodes like this one are helping to forge a path on what the future of transparency will look like in cinematography and filmmaking in general.

If you missed Jon's first episode on the podcast be sure to check it out before hand:

The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #387

Also be sure to check out Nourish and Jon's coaching work below.  I know there are people out there that would greatly benefit from Jon's help.

Enjoy!

Website: Jon Bregel

Instagram: @jbregel

Filmmaking Community: Nourish

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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 his work on his website below and give him a follow over on instagram.

Enjoy!

Over on Patreon we are continuing our push into the world of Behind the Scenes.

I am trying to take what I do on every job and share it.  This week I go over what happens after the tech scout and before the shoot to make sure I am in a good place with what we are trying to do on the look side of things and also from a schedule point of view.

There are a few videos set to come out this week on Patreon so make sure you head over to page if you are a supporter to see the new clips as they are released.

As always I appreciate the support and any feedback on the new content.

If you want to check out the video clink the link below:

The Wandering DP Podcast Patreon

Website: Evangelos Polychronopoulos

Instagram: @evangelospol

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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 and it was a pleasure getting to hear all of the different pieces that came together to pull off this film.

Enjoy!

Website: Carissa Dorson

Instagram: @cldorson

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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 is for you.

Be sure to check out the trailer below and give James a follow on Instagram as well.

Enjoy!

This is the final chance to grab a spot inside the Advanced Cinematography course entitled On Set Training.

Course Link -  Advanced Cinematography: On Set Training

The enrolment for the course closes tonight.

This course is a comprehensive look at everything a commercial cinematographer has to do throughout a typical production cycle.

We start at the pre-production meetings where I walk through what I look for, signs that things are going well or not, I lay out what I like to have done at what time in the process to make sure I am on top of everything from storyboards to finding crew, and then finally we make our way on to the virtual set to light and shoot the entire ad.

I am super proud of the content in this course and there is not another resource like this available.  It is more valuable then sitting next to me on an actual job and observing all the steps and tasks because I can actually take my time and explain every little decision.

Once you understand why the decisions are being made then you can start to shape your own approach.

If you are making the jump to larger sets or larger projects and you want to know what is expected and at the same time learn the prescription for being able to effectively wield the tool of the Framework then this course is not to be missed.

If you want to learn more about the course check it out here:

Advanced Cinematography: On Set Training

Website: James Rhodes

Instagram: @james_rhodes

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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 out the trailer before if you haven't already seen the film. 

Enjoy!

This is the final chance to grab a spot inside the Advanced Cinematography course entitled On Set Training.

Course Link -  Advanced Cinematography: On Set Training

The enrolment for the course will close down next week.  

This course is a comprehensive look at everything a commercial cinematographer has to do throughout a typical production cycle.

We start at the pre-production meetings where I walk through what I look for, signs that things are going well or not, I lay out what I like to have done at what time in the process to make sure I am on top of everything from storyboards to finding crew, and then finally we make our way on to the virtual set to light and shoot the entire ad.

I am super proud of the content in this course and there is not another resource like this available.  It is more valuable then sitting next to me on an actual job and observing all the steps and tasks because I can actually take my time and explain every little decision.

Once you understand why the decisions are being made then you can start to shape your own approach.

If you are making the jump to larger sets or larger projects and you want to know what is expected and at the same time learn the prescription for being able to effectively wield the tool of the Framework then this course is not to be missed.

If you want to learn more about the course check it out here:

Advanced Cinematography: On Set Training

This week over on Patreon we are trying something a little different.  Instead of talking about the jobs I shoot after they happen I am going to experiment with documenting the commercials in real time.

I am going to experiment with the format so don't expect big things straight out the gate but I will be sharing a tech scout video and talking through all of the important decisions and the reasons we made them.

Hopefully this will lead to better content and a better understanding of what the job actually is on a day to day level for people wanting to follow along.

If you want to check out the video clink the link below:

The Wandering DP Podcast Patreon

Website: Mihai Mălaimare Jr.

Instagram: @malaimarejr_cinematography

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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 to give him a follow over on Instagram and check out his website below to stay up to date with his latest work.

Enjoy!

Advanced Cinematography will be available next week for new students.

This course is only open for 7 days a year and it all kicks off Monday September 30th.

This course is a comprehensive look at everything a commercial cinematographer has to do throughout a typical production cycle.

We start at the pre-production meetings where I walk through what I look for, signs that things are going well or not, I lay out what I like to have done at what time in the process to make sure I am on top of everything from storyboards to finding crew, and then finally we make our way on to the virtual set to light and shoot the entire ad.

I am super proud of the content in this course and there is not another resource like this available.  It is more valuable then sitting next to me on an actual job and observing all the steps and tasks because I can actually take my time and explain every little decision.

Once you understand why the decisions are being made then you can start to shape your own approach.

If you are making the jump to larger sets or larger projects and you want to know what is expected and at the same time learn the prescription for being able to effectively wield the tool of the Framework then this course is not to be missed.

If you miss this chance it won't come around again until 2025. 

The new era of breakdowns is in full swing and this week over on Patreon I am doing an early bird release for a new series of breakdowns videos before they hit Youtube.

THe goal with these early releases is to give Patreon Supporters a chance to ask any follow up questions on the process so I can make a follow up video to provide some clarification.  So far the feedback has been very positive.

If you want to check out the video clink the link below:

The Wandering DP Podcast Patreon

Website: Ricardo Diaz

Instagram: @rickdiazdp

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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 #1 is below and Part #2 will be available later this week on YouTube) and see the final images as well.

IF you would like your questions answered be sure to head on over to the Wandering DP Patreon and ask away.

Enjoy!

You like nice images?  Me too.

I had no idea how to make them but then I learned by studying for years.  Skip the years part and let me show you what I think is the most important skill in cinematography.

Course Link:  Mastering Exposure: The Language of Image Creation

Understanding exposure was key to my development as a cinematographer and the first major unlock of knowledge that made a measurable impact on my ability to create images I was happy with.  

The system I used to strengthen my understanding of exposure and how to improve my ability to recognize various patterns of exposure gave me an ability to bypass years of on set experience.  The tools that I used and still use to this day were simply unavailable to cinematographers up until a very short time ago.

In Mastering Exposure I breakdown my techniques for learning exposure, we go over just how important exposure actually is, and then lay out my workflow from start to finish as to how to use the knowledge you gain from your studies.

I can confidently say that nothing has made a larger impact on my cinematography abilities than my thorough approach to understanding exposure and how to manipulate it in the most efficient way possible.  

My hope is the course will be as impactful for you and your career.

If you want to learn more about the course check it out here:

Mastering Exposure: The Language of Image Creation

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