The Wandering DP Podcast

The Wandering DP Podcast episodes:

• 04.23.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #431 – Sam McCurdy ASC BSC

  This week on the show we are chatting with cinematographer Sam McCurdy ASC BSC about his latest work on the series Shogun. Sam breaks down how he approaches a project as massive as this one, details what he does to be...

  
• 04.16.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #430 – Nowhere to Hide

  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...

  
• 04.09.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #429 – David Feeney-Mosier

  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...

  
• 04.02.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #428 – Cinematographer Geoff George on Virtual Production

  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...

  
• 03.26.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #427 – Cinematography Survey (2024)

  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...

  
• 03.19.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #426 – A Virtual Production Rant

  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...

  
• 03.13.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #425 – Veronica Bouza

  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...

  
• 03.05.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #424 – Same Location, New Look

  New week, new podcast. Breakdown episode. Let's go. Enjoy!Cinematography Course: Mastering ExposureMastering Exposure is out now.  It is the latest course in the line up and so far the reviews have been awesome. In the course I detail how I learned exposure and...

  
• 02.27.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #423 – Cinematographer Pat Scola

  Up on the podcast this week we are chatting with veteran cinematographer Pat Scola about his latest work on the feature film We Grown Now. His work on the film was nominated for a 2024 Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography...

  
• 02.20.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #422 – Reasonable Doubt

  I was the first guest on a brand new podcast and I wanted to share the complete episode here to give you a little motivation to check out what Mack Taylor is doing with the Reasonable Doubt podcast. In this episode...

  
• 02.13.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #421 – Will Stone

  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...

  
• 02.06.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #420 – Danny Ruhlmann ACS

  Today on the podcast we sit down with cinematographer Danny Ruhlmann ACS to hear about his work the the film Anyone But You. Danny has a ton of experience in both the narrative and the commercial world and we chat about...

  
• 01.30.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #419 – Elliott Nieves

  Today on the show we sit down with cinematographer Elliott Nieves for a chat about coming up in the industry, trying to break in to commercial work, plus we go over a job that we worked on together. We haven't had...

  
• 01.23.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #418 – Cinematographer Peter Mosiman

  The man, the myth, the legend returns to the podcast this week to tell us about his 2023 and the adventures of shooting a feature film aborad. Cinematographer Peter Mosiman is this week's featured guest and it is his 4th time...

  
• 01.16.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #417 – Cinematographer Benji Osborne

  This week on the podcast we sit down with cinematographer Benji Osborne.  We mixed in a bit of conversation on Benji's background and his start in the business alongside a little breakdown of some of his most recent work. I always...

  
• 01.09.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #416 – Moving the Needle

  I took the opportunity over the holdiay break to analyze the numbers from the podcast last year.  The findings were pretty eye opening and as a result we are mixing up the format of the podcast this year. I've focused a...

  
• 01.02.2024

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #415 – Breaking the Light

  New year, new commercial to breakdown. I was flicking through potential projects and saw one set up from this ad that I wanted to go over.  It is about using diffusion outside on wider shots and the pros and cons of...

  
• 12.26.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #414 – 2023 Year in Review

  2023 is officially in the books y'all.   Here is the year in review podcast. I hope you had a great year and enjoy the holidays before getting back to behind the camera in 2024. Enjoy!

  
• 12.19.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #413 – Matthew J. Lloyd ASC

  Returning for a second time on the show we are chatting with cinematographer Matthew J. Lloyd about his most recent work on the film Origin directed by Ava DuVernay. If you'd like to check out Matthew's first appearance on the podcast...

  
• 12.12.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #412 – Cristina Dunlap

  On the show this week we catch up with cinematographer Cristina Dunlap to discuss her latest work on the film American Fiction. We chat about adapting to different styles, working with first time directors, and so much more.   It was great...

  
• 12.05.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #411 – The Financial Realities of Cinematography

  On the show this week we are talking about a subject area inside of cinematography that doesn't normally get a lot of love in the public arena.  Money.  The upsides and the downsides of cinematography and being a cinematographer when...

  
• 11.28.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #410 – Cinematographer Oren Soffer

  This week on the show we have Oren Soffer back on for his third visit and the third time is certainly the charm. Oren recently teamed up with Greig Fraser ASC to lens The Creator for Gareth Edwards.   The film has...

  
• 11.21.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #409 – Building a Look

  I am a simple man.  Give me a day of filming a nice little set up between 3 people in one location and I am happy. On the podcast this week we are breaking down a seemingly simple commercial and looking...

  
• 11.14.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #408 – Oliver Curtis BSC

  Our guest on the show today is cinematographer Oliver Curtis BSC. He is here to tell us all about his latest work on The Buccaneers for Apple TV+.  It was awesome chatting with Oliver and hearing his approach to prep, on...

  
• 11.07.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #407 – Matias Boucard AFC

  This podcast might be the longest podcast in the making the show has ever had.  We have been trying to get Matias Boucard AFC on the show for at least 4 years and we finally managed to make it happen. When...

  
• 10.31.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #406 – Christopher Ross BSC

  Here we go!! We are back this week with cinematographer Christopher Ross BSC and he is on to talk us through his latest work on the film The Great Escaper. No two films are alike and as a director of photography you...

  
• 10.24.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #405 – 4 Seasons in a Day

  Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face. Having a schedule is great, planning to get the most out of your day is essential, but in the end when you are shooting exteriors it is a crapshoot for...

  
• 10.17.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #404 – Eric Steelberg ASC

  Our guest on the show this week is cinematographer Eric Steelberg ASC and he is here to tell us all about his latest work on Ahsoka for Disney+.   I don't think we have had a Star Wars based episode yet...

  
• 10.10.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #403 – Eric Branco

  Back again is cinematographer Eric Branco and he is here to tell us all about his altest work on the film Story Ave. We originally had Eric on the show back on Episode #254 and since then it has been non-stop....

  
• 10.03.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #402 – Anastas Michos ASC GSC

  Anastas Michos ASC GSC is our guest on the show this week.   We chat about his most recent work on Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities and more.   Anastas has a wealth of experience in the industry and it was...

  
• 09.26.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #401 – The Sound of Lighting

  A bit of a different style of commercial on this week's breakdown episode. We try to recreate some of the classic looking pictures from the 1950s with a big wide dance number and a little 2d animation thrown in for fun. Hopefully...

  
• 09.19.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #400 – Mark Schwartzbard

  Episode #400 is a big one and we have cinematographer Mark Schwartzbard on to help make it special. Mark has a ton of experience and he shares his thoughts on his latest work for FX on the third season of the...

  
• 09.12.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #399 – John Matysiak

  This week on the show we are catching up with previous guest on the show cinematographer John Matysiak. He is on to discuss his latest work on season 2 of the HBO series Winning Time.  If you aren't familiar with the...

  
• 09.05.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #398 – Jeffrey Darling (Revisited)

  I took a bit of a break while away over the last two weeks.  This week is the final week I am away so I am taking this chance to re-release one of my favorite conversations I've had on the...

  
• 08.15.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #397 – Same but Different

  The majority of the time in these breakdown episodes we are looking at a complete spot and going over every detail to get you up to speed.   This week I was looking for some examples of my Cooke Speed Panchro...

  
• 08.08.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #396 – Jon Joffin ASC

  I don't usually start these show notes off with a recommendation to watch some of the work of our featured guest but that is exactly what I am going to do this time. Jon Joffin ASC is on the show this...

  
• 08.01.2023

  Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #395 – Wes Cardino

  On the show this week we sit down with cinematographer Wes Cardino to talk about his latest work on Florida Man as well as his early days coming up as an operator on set. It is always interesting to hear from...

  
• 07.25.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #394 – Location Lemonade

  Location work is always fun because you get the opportunity to overcome challenges that don't exist in a studio environment. In today's episode we look at some of the unique challenges a location can offer up when the scene requirements dictate...

  
• 07.18.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #393 – Dillon Schneider

  On the show this week we are chatting with repeat guest, cinematographer Dillon Schneider. Dillon was first on the show back in Episode #286 and he was just about to launch into production on his first feature film.  He is back...

  
• 07.11.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #392 – The Rambling Man

  I enjoy mixing it up and doing solo episodes that aren't entirely breakdown focused from time to time and that is exactly what we are doing this week. I am on the road recording out of a hotel room but we...

  
• 07.04.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #391 – Brendan Uegama

  This week on the show we are catching up with a familiar name on the podcast, cinematographer Brendan Uegama.  Brendan was first on the show for Episode #328 where he talked about a feature film he had recently wrapped and this...

  
• 06.27.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #390 – Xavier Dolleans A.F.C.

  Cinematographer Xavier Dolleans AFC joins us on today's show to talk about his most recent work and his transition from working in the European market to his first American project. I am a big fan of Xavier his work speaks for...

  
• 06.20.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #389 – Balance is Key

  A big week of celebration here on the podcast as it is the 9th birthday of the Wandering DP Podcast. Lucky for us it happens to line up with a breakdown of a recent commercial spot that has, what is most...

  
• 06.13.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #388 – Christian Sprenger A.S.C.

  The great Christian Sprenger A.S.C. is our guest on this week's show. We chat about his ground-breaking approach to shooting the early seasons of Atlanta and how what he learned in the prep process has gone on to shape the way...

  
• 06.06.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #387 – Jon Bregel

  On the podcast this week we sit down with cinematographer Jon Bregel. Jon has an incredible story and rather than focus on the day to day work or how he likes to create the images he is know for this show...

  
• 05.30.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #386 – Vanessa Joy Smith

  On the show this week we sit down with cinematographer Vanessa Joy Smith as she shares her experience lensing Mayans Season 5. Vanessa has a unique perspective on the work having been so involved with the creative over the development of...

  
• 05.23.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #385 – Tomas Brice

  This week on the show we are chatting with cinematographer Tomas Brice about his latest commercial work and breaking down everything that went in to making the project a success. Tomas shares his path in the industry, details his techniques for...

  
• 05.16.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #384 – Negative Fill, Positive Vibes

  New week, new commercial to breakdown. This week on the podcast we look at a spot I recently shot that didn't go exactly as planned.  Some times the weather is your friend and some times it isn't.   On this episode we...

  
• 05.09.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #383 – Ana M. Amortegui ADFC

  Today on the show we catch up with cinematographer Ana M. Amortegui ADFC as she shares her stories about coming up in the industry, how she fell in love with cinematography and so much more. Ana's enthusiasm for her work is...

  
• 05.02.2023

  The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #382 – Rafael Leyva

  Our guest on the show this week is cinematographer Rafael Leyva.  It was great to chat with Rafael and here his unique approach to the work, his love of film, and so much more. I really enjoyed our conversation and hopefully...