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!

Cinematography Podcast - Film Roundtable

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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!

Featured Guest - Jon Bregel

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!

Patreon Video - Behind the Scenes

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

Featured Guest - Cinematographer Evangelos Polychronopoulos

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!

Featured Guest - Cinematographer Carissa Dorson

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!

Advanced Cinematography: On Set Training - Last Chance

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

Featured Guest - Cinematographer James Rhodes

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!

Advanced Cinematography: On Set Training - Now Open

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

Patreon Breakdown - Behind the Scenes

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

Featured Guest - Cinematographer Mihai Mălaimare Jr.

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: On Set Training - Next Week

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. 

Patreon -  Breakdown Early Release

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

Featured Guest - Cinematographer Ricardo Diaz

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!

Mastering Exposure - Do Better Work

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

Featured Breakdown - The New Format

The Job - Final Images

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We have to switch it up. 

It's not me, it's you.

This isn't working anymore for either of us.  

The time has come to try a different approach for the breakdown podcasts and in this episode I lay out what the future will look like here for the podcast and hopefully how it will be an improvement over the current system.

For 10 years now we have run the breakdowns through the same format but times change and tastes evolve and so this is my attempt at creating a formula that will be more conducive to you getting the most you can from the content I share.

If you can't be bothered listening to the whole podcast the future of the breakdowns will look something like this:

On the week's we do a breakdown episode I will release a podcast laying out all of the details I don't normally discuss in the breakdown podcasts up until now and the lighting and framing content will now be done in video format over on The Wander DP YouTube Channel.

This is an experiment to try and make the content better.  If it works great, if not, I will come up with another solution.

So for now (starting with next week's episode) the breakdowns will still happen on the podcast but will mostly focus on the prep period, the tech scout, and the general duties that move the needle before the actual shoot day while the breakdown videos on YouTube will show the end results.

Enjoy!

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It was a creator's worst nightmare on display this week with the podcast.  I managed to record an entire episode and then erase the original file from my working drive.  

It doesn't happen often but when it does it certainly isn't fun.

I had planned to talk about the Blackmagic job that I was on last month that got released this week and because they were nice enough to let me do a video breakdown I managed to do two videos over on Youtube breaking down some of the scenes

This week on the podcast I do a solo episode and chat through how important the team is on a production and talk about how realistic it is to get in to all the details we normally discuss on the show when you are actually on set.

Enjoy!

Blackmagic Pyxis 6k - Footage

Commercial Breakdown #1:

Commercial Breakdown #2:

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On this episode of the podcast we chat with cinematographer Sam Levy about his latest work on the HBO original series Fantasmas. Sam was originally on the show back in 2017 when he came on to chat about lensing Lady Bird. If you missed that episode (Episode #107) be sure to give that one a listen after […]

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