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The Cinematography Podcast

The Cinematography Podcast
Cinematography
Visual Storytelling
Visual Effects
Netflix
Hollywood
Hot Rod Cameras
Documentary Filmmaking
Lighting Techniques
Oppenheimer
Apple TV+
Academy Awards
Marvel
Wicked
Filmmaking
Slow Horses
Filmmaking Techniques
Horror Films
American Primeval
The Last Of Us
Murderbot

Art, Business, Craft and Philosophy of the Moving Image

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Latest Episodes

Capturing Bigfoot director Marq Evans and DP Jason Roark blow up the story of the infamous Bigfoot film with new footage and interviews. Podcast highlights include: -How a three-camera interview setup in ultra-wide, medium and close-up kept the look ... more

Slow Horses DP Eben Bolter on shooting season six using imperfect light, a location lit with green LED tape, choosing gray screen over green, and a dark, wet London look. Podcast highlights include: -How imperfection makes light feel real. Eben sets ... more

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Cinematographer Stuart Dryburgh explains how natural light, practical sources and an invisible camera shaped Netflix’s East of Eden, shot in New Zealand with director Garth Davis. This episode is a look at how restraint, natural light and trust in th... more

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Cinematographer Matheus Bastos on shooting Gazer and Anima on 16mm with little money, how handheld and zooms track character, and why focusing on the work beat chasing an agent. This episode is a candid look at how limitations, story and trust shape ... more

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Recent Guests

Eben Bolter
Cinematographer whose credits include Slow Horses, The Last of Us and Cape Fear
Episode: Slow Horses DP Eben Bolter: creating a darker, grittier season 6
Stuart Dryburgh
Academy Award-nominated cinematographer whose credits include The Piano and East of Eden
Episode: Stuart Dryburgh, ASC: candlelight and naturalism in East of Eden
Matheus Bastos
Cinematographer and ASC Rising Star
Episode: DP Matheus Bastos on making budget indie films Gazer and Anima
Scott Smith
IMAX and large-format film camera technician whose credits include Oppenheimer, Sinners, and The Odyssey
Episode: Inside the IMAX Camera Department with Scott "Smitty" Smith
Doug Emmett
Cinematographer on Furious (Hulu)
Episode: DP Doug Emmett on shooting the crime drama Furious
Dave Boyle
Director and writer of Never After Dark
Director/Producer
Episode: Never After Dark: filming a ghost story in Japan using camera magic
Patrick Ouziel
Cinematographer of Never After Dark
Cinematographer
Episode: Never After Dark: filming a ghost story in Japan using camera magic
Wesley Wang
Filmmaker and founder of Wesley Wang Media
Wesley Wang Media
Episode: Wesley Wang on building a studio for the internet generation
Rodney Charters
Cinematographer known for 24, Roswell, Shameless
Independent/Freelance Cinematographer
Episode: Special Episode: Remembering Rodney Charters, ASC, CSC, NZSC

Hosts

Ilya Friedman
Host with extensive involvement in CinePod and The Cinematography Podcast, connecting technical depth with industry insights
Ben Rock
Co-host and on-record facilitator, known for guiding conversations with a practical, gear-aware lens
Alana Cote
Guest-friendly producer and host with a focus on CinePod and cinematography discussions

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 294 ratings
  • Great for professionals as well as BTS fans

    The hosts never fail to keep the conversation with their guests informative without getting too technically dry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hapadave
    United States2 years ago
  • Great conversation

    This is a great podcast. The guys know their stuff and it is an unvaluable resource for filmmakers and movie buffs. Cheers from México.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carl Zand
    Mexico2 years ago
  • Brilliant show

    Ben and Illya are so informed on the film making process that their questions are always spot on, and exactly what we fans of cinematography want to hear. I really enjoyed being interviewed by Ben about Late Night With The Devil. I’m not comfortable in the spotlight, but he asked such interesting questions that I was quickly at ease. I love this podcast. Get on it people!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lobo Solitaria
    Australia2 years ago
  • Yikes

    This podcast is not for you if you work in the industry and want meaningful, reasonably deep conversations. These guys are hard to listen to. I don’t know why they called this “the cinematography podcast” when neither of them are cinematographers or even have a reasonable knowledge of the craft to begin with.

    If you want to listen to two dudes talk about random current events for 15 minutes before bringing the guest in, go for it. The interviews have basically no depth and sometimes don’t go m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Kfal
    United States4 years ago
  • Great insights!

    I’m not in the industry at all. Just a movie dork and love all aspects especially how movies “look.” Anyway, always interesting guests and love when they get “inside baseball” about the creative process, lenses, and the rants! Thanks guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClarkWashington
    United States4 years ago

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Episodes are consistently informative for working DPs and aspiring filmmakers alike.
Listeners praise the guest breadth and depth of production insight.
One of the most actionable cinematography shows out there for gear and technique.

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Slow Horses DP Eben Bolter: creating a darker, grittier season 6
Q: What would someone need to worry about, or what's the advantage of gray over green or blue?
Bolter says gray screens reduce unwanted color spill and can function as a broad, natural-feeling light source through windows, simplifying lighting on set. The trade-offs include slower VFX keying and the need to preserve enough contrast between the subject and the screen.
Slow Horses DP Eben Bolter: creating a darker, grittier season 6
Q: Can you talk at all about how it kind of, especially the lighting and putting this sequence together?
Bolter explains that the Shake Shack scene needed to work as a distant exterior, a two-shot, and cross-shot coverage from inside, while keeping the actors free to play the scene. His team installed green LED tape along the windows to create the practical-looking light, and the finished image needed no VFX or grading enhancement.
Stuart Dryburgh, ASC: candlelight and naturalism in East of Eden
Q: And can you talk to me a little bit about the lighting choices in that scene?
Dryburgh explains that the party was lit as a celebration at first, then the scene grew darker as Kathy's actions became more disturbing. The lighting stayed naturalistic, with deeper shadows and selective emphasis in the digital intermediate.
Stuart Dryburgh, ASC: candlelight and naturalism in East of Eden
Q: What did you guys talk about as far as like what you wanted it to look like working with the production designer, where is there specific colors and tones that you guys wanted to bring in?
Dryburgh and director Garth Davis aimed for a naturalistic style, letting the period details come from production design, costumes and performances rather than applying a conventional period look.
DP Matheus Bastos on making budget indie films Gazer and Anima
Q: For the people who are out there thinking like, I need to get an agent, I need to level up. What advice do you have to give that next generation is coming behind you?
Bastos recommends being present at each stage of a career, concentrating on the work and relationships, and building a community. He says his own agent opportunities followed work on Story Ave., rather than a calculated pursuit of representation.

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The show centers on in-depth cinematography, lensing, lighting, and production workflows behind high-end film and TV projects. Conversations consistently unpack practicalities—from night shoots and real-location logistics to camera choices, color workflows, and collaboration with directors and production designers. Guests are often top DPs or closely related camera professionals who reveal how they shape a scene's mood, how specific lenses or formats contribute to storytelling, and how budgets and schedules influence creative decisions. The format leans into actionable production insight, storytelling craft, and industry trends, making it valuable for working cinematographers, crew, and content creators seeking concrete techniques and caree... more

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1. Eben Bolter
2. Stuart Dryburgh
3. Matheus Bastos
4. Scott Smith
5. Doug Emmett
6. Dave Boyle
7. Patrick Ouziel
8. Wesley Wang

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