The Wandering DP Podcast

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #486 – Hard Work & A.I. May 13, 2025

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Well, to be fair, I never said I wasn't easily distracted. I wanted this episode to be a counter argument to what I shared last week in Episode #485, where I laid out how you could pin almost all of the success I have had in my career as coming from a few lucky breaks, with […]

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #485 – The Desert of the Real May 06, 2025

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Every so often a comment sparks a debate over in the Patreon group and this week on the podcast I am sharing my two cents on the state of the industry if you are just starting out and also what actually moves the needle when it comes to success. I am only a single point of […]

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #484: Cinematographer Pedro Gomez Millan AMC Apr 29, 2025

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Cinematographer Pedro Gomez Millan AMC drops in this week for an honest, ground-level chat about what it takes to steer the look of a project when you’re the only DP on the call sheet.We dig into how the conversation with a director evolves from loose references in prep to split-second decisions once the sun starts […]

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #483 – Cinematographer Matheus Bastos Apr 22, 2025

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In this episode, I’m joined by cinematographer Matheus Bastos to talk about his work on the indie feature 'Gazer' and his broader journey in narrative filmmaking.We get into what it really takes to shoot a film over an extended period on a micro-budget—both the challenges and the unexpected advantages. Matheus shares how community, networking, and […]

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #482 – The Map is Complete Apr 15, 2025

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I originally was going to call this episode "Guesswork" but at the end of recording I think I came up with a better title. The last few years in the background I have been formalizing a system that has become paramount to my own working as a cinematographer and I've finally managed to complete it this […]

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #481 – Toby Oliver ACS Apr 08, 2025

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Australian cinematographer Toby Oliver ACS is back for his third appearance on the show to talk about his latest work on the series Apple Cider Vinegar. If you have caught any of the past episodes that Toby has featured on then you know that not many of the DPs we have had on the show work […]

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #480 – Cinematographer Scott Siracusano Apr 01, 2025

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This week on the show we chat with cinematographer Scott Siracusano about his latest work on the film Control Freak. Scott shares his unique path to shooting his debut feature, how he and the production tackled difficult situations over the course of the project, and he talks about what actually moves the needle for cinematography […]

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #479 – Tommy Maddox-Upshaw ASC Mar 25, 2025

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We are back this week with cinematographer Tommy Maddox-Upshaw ASC to talk about his work on the film Opus. Tommy shares stories from pre-production, how he approaches the prep process, working on set and much more. Definitely check out the trailer below if you haven't already seen the movie. Tommy and the team pulled off some great […]

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #478 – More Control, More Better Mar 18, 2025

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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 […]

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The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #477 – Service Work Mar 11, 2025

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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 […]

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