The Wandering DP Podcast

A gaffer's worst nightmare is when the DP asks for a light to be thrown into the ceiling to help boost the ambient. There is a good way to do it and a bad way to do it.  This week on the show I chat through why I think an LED version of a Source 4 […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #478 – More Control, More Better appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Not all cinematography jobs are created equal.  Some jobs require creative input and some jobs do not.  At least not in the same quantity.  Knowing the difference between the types of jobs and what is being asked or required from you can have a big impact on the quality of the work. I think the goal for […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #477 – Service Work appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the podcast we are back to our regularly scheduled programming after an awesome "Life Off Set" series hosted by Jon Bregel. There is no guest this week just myself rambling about the difference between taste and judgement and what I think actually moves the needle on any production.   Cinematography has so many different […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #476 – Taste & Judgement appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

We have a great episode today with director Diego Contreras. He sits down with our host of the "Life Off Set" series, Jon Bregel, to share his experience in the undistry, what he has seen and experienced first hand and so much more. Diego has such a great body of work and approach to the industry.  I […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast; Episode #475 – “Life Off Set” w/Diego Contreras & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Cinematographer Katelin Arizmendi joins our esteemed guest host Jon Bregel to discuss a broad range of topics on this week's episode.   The "Life Off Set" series continues to shine a light in areas and challenges in filmmaking that are rarely discussed.  There is so much value in hearing theses conversations from people inside the industry […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #474 – “Life Off Set” w/Katelin Arizmendi ASC & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the podcast we are continuing the Life Off Set Series with director Salomon Ligthelm.   Guest host Jon Bregel is back to guide a fantastic conversation about the realities of filmmaking at the highest level. If you haven't already, be sure to check out Salomon's work at the links below to get an idea […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #473 – “Life Off Set” w/Salomon Ligthelm & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

Hello podcast people! This week we are kicking off February with a bang.  For the first time ever I am handing the hosting reins over to Jon Bregel for a new series called "Life Off Set". Veteran listeners of the show will be familiar with Jon as he was a guest on Episodes #387 and more recently […] The post The Wandering DP: Episode #472 – “Life Off Set” w/ Khalid Mohtaseb & Jon Bregel appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the podcast we are breaking down the 2024 Cinematography Survey. I asked the questions, you answered them.  The results are in and the are very interesting. Enjoy!Patreon - Support the PodcastThe Patreon group is the heart of the podcast and of the YouTube channel.   It is where I listed the survey that we talk […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #471 – The Disappearing Middle appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the show I go over my prep process for commercial work in 2025.  I have been through a number of different systems in my career but I think my current set up is the most efficient and the most useful. Building a solid prep process is always easy, keeping it up to date […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #470 – Obsidian for Cinematography appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.

This week on the podcast we had a last minute change of plans which meant that we are trying something a little bit different.   Last week on the show we looked at my favorite frames from 2024 and heard from some of the listeners about their own favorites.  Today I am looking at some more frames […] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #469 – More Frames appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials.