The Wandering Dp Podcast

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 try to get a broad range of DPs on the show and I think there […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #417 – Cinematographer Benji Osborne appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 lot on a fairly small subset of topics in cinematography and this year we are […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #416 – Moving the Needle appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 doing so. Hopefully you learn something and you can go and try it out for yourself. Enjoy!New […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #415 – Breaking the Light appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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! The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #414 – 2023 Year in Review appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 check out Episode #169 where we go over in more detail his path in the […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #413 – Matthew J. Lloyd ASC appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 chatting with Cristina and I highly encourage you to check out her other work and […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #412 – Cristina Dunlap appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 it comes to money. It probably isn't the first thing you think about when it comes […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #411 – The Financial Realities of Cinematography appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 received huge amounts of press around the style and the workflow and while that would […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #410 – Cinematographer Oren Soffer appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 at how you can maximize your efforts based on the location and the weather on […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #409 – Building a Look appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 set workflows, and his outlook on cinematography in general. I know a lot of people out […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #408 – Oliver Curtis BSC appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 I started out my cinematography career Matias' early work was what I was drawn to […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #407 – Matias Boucard AFC appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 need to be able to shift and morph your approach to get the best images […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #406 – Christopher Ross BSC appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 weather.  THis variable means you have to be ready to implement plans B and C […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: 4 Seasons in a Day appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 and this one certainly didn't disappoint.  Eric lays out in great detail all of the […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #404 – Eric Steelberg ASC appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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.  Eric has been busy on a wide range of jobs and he was kind enough […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #403 – Eric Branco appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 great to hear how he has evolved over time and where he finds himself most […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #402 – Anastas Michos ASC GSC appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 you can follow along with the stills below to see how it all came together. Enjoy!New […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #401 – The Sound of Lighting appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 show Reservation Dogs. It has been a wild ride to make it to 400 episodes of […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #400 – Mark Schwartzbard appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 show do yourself a favor and check it out.  Definitely one of the most unique […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #399 – John Matysiak appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

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 show. This is from 2018 and a great chat with Australian director/cinematographer Jeffrey Darling. Enjoy!Mastering Exposure - […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #398 – Jeffrey Darling (Revisited) appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.