Capturing Light - A Director of Photography's Podcast

In this episode, we talk about: Joseph’s Dream (Short Film).Motivated Lighting. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.comwww.lesgaddis.cominstagram.com/lesgaddis Check out the still frame: Check out the lighting plot:

In this episode, we talk about: Communication with the crew from a DP’s perspective.Prepping for the project.Gear used to get the look of “The Witcher” Director of Photography: Romain Lacourbas ASC, AFC imdb Instagram Check out the Trailer to The Witcher – Season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJFVV2L8GKs Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity and https://discord.gg/kxRhwusg

In this episode, we talk about: Josh’s journey into film-making. How he communicates on set. Exploring different ways to get into the industry. (G&E vs AC route) Film Vs. Digital Shooting on Film Working on Mental Health Director of Photography: Josh Echevarria https://www.joshuaechevarriadop.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshuaechevarriadop/https://vimeo.com/joshuaechevarria Check out Josh’s Work On Vimeo Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity and https://discord.gg/kxRhwusg

In this episode, we talk about: -American Underdog-What Kris looks for in a cam op-Working in the industry and balancing famliy life. Director of Photography: Kris Kimlin www.kriskimlindp.cominstagram.com/kkimlin_dp Check out the trailer for: American Underdog Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity and https://discord.gg/kxRhwusg

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: 5 Years of Podcasting Blackmagic Ursa Mini 12k Share Grid – Lens Test Director of Photography – Les Gaddis https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com twitter.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity and also https://www.facebook.com/groups/directthephotography/

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Lens Finder http://www.phfx.com/tools/ Lens characteristics. Ryan Avery www.lensfinder.com Instagram: ryanavery Twitter: ryanavery Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my YouTube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: “Motul” film creating a look that compliments a location. working on corporate jobs work / life balance Director of Photography: Carter Hewlett https://www.carterhewlett.com/ https://www.carterhewlett.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/carterhewlett/ Check out the video: Check Out The Screen Grabs: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my YouTube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: “Motul” film creating a look that compliments a location. working on corporate jobs work / life balance Director of Photography: Erik Van Lenten WEBSITE – www.erikvanlenten.com IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4100035/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/erikvanlenten/?hl=en Check out MOTUL BTS Stills: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my YouTube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The documentary “Médecins du Monde – Opération sourire Madagascar” Shooting with the Ursa Mini Pro Shotdeck www.directthephotography.com Director of Photography: Etienne Baussan https://www.etiennebaussan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/etiennebaussan/ https://www.facebook.com/etiennebaussan/ Check out “Médecins du Monde – Opération sourire Madagascar”: Check out Screengrab Frame: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my YouTube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: A few ideas for making money during slow times Working on a new craft during times of quarantine. Staying motivated and creative. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com twitter.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my Youtube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Marketing yourself as a creative. Being in a relationship with a cinematographer Building your website as well as social. Personality assessment: https://www.16personalities.com/ Certified Professional Coach / Brand Storyteller: Caz Gaddis www.cazgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/morethanaparent/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandragaddis/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxbU6h__TYEYrqm0qDFvWRQ/ Her podcast, More Than A Parent via CazGaddis.com/podcast Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my YouTube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Using kickstarter to fund projects Ren “The Series” Lighting Course Neil has created. Director of Photography: Neil Oseman http://www.neiloseman.com http://www.instagram.com/neiloseman http://youtube.com/neiloseman Check out Ren The Reel: Support The Ren KickStarter: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my YouTube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Pre-Production Testing your camera and lenses https://shotdeck.com/ Director of Photography: Les Gaddis https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com twitter.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals Check out the videos: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my youtube channel and subscribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Benefits of film school. The importance of networking. Continuing to develop your style. Director of Photography: Alissa Rooney https://www.instagram.com/alissa_rooney/ https://www.alissarooney.com/ Check out Alissa’s Reel: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my youtube channel and subsribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Starting later in life as a cinematographer. The importance of lighting. Balancing work and life. Better communication as a DP. Director of Photography: Nick Pelecki https://www.hungryboyproductions.com/ Insta: @hungryboyproductions https://www.facebook.com/hungryboyproductions https://www.instagram.com/hungryboyproductions/ Check Out The BTS Pics: Check Out The BTS Videos: Check Out The Video: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity I’m creating more video content in 2020. I’d appreciate if you go to my youtube channel and subsribe as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Benefits of filming spec work. Breakdown of spec commercial. Gear that i’m excited about. Sigma Classic Lenses Titan Rotolight Arri Orbiter Director of Photography: Les Gaddis https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com twitter.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals Check Out The Frame Grabs Below: Check Out The BTS Pics: Check out Jae’s Instagram Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Finding and working with a gaffer. Breakdown of feature film William just finished. Director of Photography: William Hellmuth https://www.instagram.com/williamhellmuth_dp/ http://williamhellmuth.com/ Check Out The Frame Grabs Below: Check Out The BTS Pics: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The power of mentorship and learning. Dance program “SMU Spot” Director of Photography: Matt Sill http://mattsilldp.com https://www.instagram.com/mattsill/ Check Out The Frame Grabs Below: Check Out The BTS Pics: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The short film “Uncharted” What things that could visual speak to an artist. A little anamorphic talk. Director of Photography: Alexander Chinnici http://www.alexchinnici.com https://www.instagram.com/alexanderchinnici/ Check Out The Video Below: Check Out The BTS Pics: Check Out The Uncharted Stills: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Why production assistants are films unsung heroes. https://gaddisvisuals.com/productionassistant/ Lighting a scene with one light. “The Starter Marriage” film. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4781966/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Check out the reference frame: Check out the Lighting Plot below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Going to film school vs. Working at rental company vs. corporate wedding work. How Jaime judges exposure and what style lighting she loves. Director of Photography: Jaime Randel Website: www.JaimeRandel.comInstagram: @wrapped_in_pianostringsVimeo: https://vimeo.com/jaimerandel Check Out Jaime’s Reel Below Jaime’s Dog My Dogs Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: What a cinematographer’s tasks are? Approaching scripts as a cinematographer. The show “Escape at Dannemora” Director of Photography: Jessica Lee Gagne http://www.jessicaleegagne.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jessicaleegagne/ https://vimeo.com/jessicaleegagne https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3911064/ Check out the video below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: “As Much As I Can” documentary Subaru Commercial. Director of Photography: John Schmidt http://www.johnschmidtdp.com/ https://vimeo.com/johnschmidtdp Check out the video below: Check out the video below: Pre-Production For – Subaru “Love” Subaru lookbookDownload Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The Importance of Color Correction Product Shoot – “The Green Collection” Featured Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4781966/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Check out the Screen Grabs: Lighting Plot: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity/

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Resolution vs. Sharpness Featured Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4781966/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Resolution does not equal sharpness. Resolution – a measure of the sharpness of an image or of the fineness with which a device (such as a video display, printer, or scanner) can produce or record such an image usually expressed as the total number or density of pixels in the image Sharpness – : clear in outline or detail : DISTINCT. : SET FORTH WITH CLARITY AND DISTINCTNESS. Resolution and visual sharpness are different items because resolution is a one dimensional parameter and sharpness as the eye sees it is two dimensional. Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity/

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Working in a mid-size town. Owning a production company vs. freelancing. Director of Photography: Josiah Sjöström http://www.josiahsjostrom.com/ http://www.bonzamedia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/josiahsjostrom https://www.instagram.com/josiahsjostrom/ If you haven’t subscribe to my YouTube channel: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The “Just Do It” commercial. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.lesgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals/ Check out the video below: If you haven’t subscribe to my YouTube channel: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: A compilation of advice and inspiration over the past 100 episodes. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.lesgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.youtube.com/user/gaddisvisuals/ Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The Lightning Bird – Short Film. Film-making Inspiration. HBM Filters from Schneider Director of Photography: Gabrielle Blackwood www.gabrielleblackwood.com https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle_blackwood/ https://vimeo.com/gbfilms Check out the Screen Grabs below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Lighting breakdown from – “The Lil Voice” Feature Pre-Production – The importance of testing lighting and lenses. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.lesgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals Check out the Lighting & Lens Test video below: Lighting Camera Left- Vulnerable, More Pleasant, Nicer, Charming, Younger Camera Right- Harder, Longer, Stronger, Older Camera Front- Pissed off, Key Lighting Camera Right feels like a Tough Guy/ Gets what he wants. Key Lighting Camera Left is more Friend/Brother/Family Member Lenses: 35mm – Accurate to real life, most real 45mm – Strong, Intense 55mm – Indifferent, Confusion, Lost 80mm – Child-like (Talent looks harder, more intense when he looks camera left) Check out the Lighting Plot below: Check out the Film’s Frames below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: These Are My Hours – Film. Surrounding yourself with motivated people. Director of Photography: Jason Joseffer www.jasonjoseffer.com @jasonjosefferdp Check out the Screen Grabs below: Check out the BTS stills: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The importance of testing to gain knowledge. Exposing for Darker Skin Tones. Using Wallpaper to add texture. Director of Photography: Olan Collardy http://www.olancollardy.com/ https://vimeo.com/olancollardy Instagram: @olancollardy Check out the video about below: Check out the video below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The merger of LensProToGo and Lens Rentals Paul’s journey to creating a successful business. What a CEO wants the end user to know and experience. CEO of LensProToGo: Paul Friedman www.lensprotogo.com www.lensrentals.com Check out the video about LensProToGo: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Lighting breakdown from – Short Film “10” Different looks for “the moon” Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.lesgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals Check out the video below: Check out the Lighting Plot below: Moon Test: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Sleep Well My Baby – Short Film Director of Photography: Jared Fadel http://www.jaredfadel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaredfadel/ https://vimeo.com/jaredfadel http://jaredfadel.tumblr.com/ Check out the video below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: The difference between a DP, Cinematographer and Camera Operator. The cinematographer’s presence online Changes to the website. Working on a feature for the month of November. (What that means for the podcast) The Last Kid – Short Film Scene Breakdown. Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.lesgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals Check out the Pic below: Check out the Lighting Plot below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Making the transition from editing to cinematography. Sailor – Insights Through Video: Breakdown Director of Photography: Vanessa Vandy vanessavandy.com https://vimeo.com/user8225627 https://www.instagram.com/vivandy/ Check out the video below: Check out the BTS Pictures: Vandy was kind enough to share her script, notesm and lighting references on the project: Sailer Script_Concept no 1 Sailer Script_Concept no 2 Lighting Reference Pics – Sailer_ Insights Through Video Here is Vandy’s Gear List: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Being a 2nd unit DP and working with production. Working as a “one man band”. The “Hall of Fame” video for JDRF Charity Film Owning the title of “DP” Educational Reference Sites Mentioned http://mattscottvisuals.com/ cinematographydb.com wanderingdp.com https://cinematographersinsight.com/ http://www.supersecretfilmblog.com/podcast/ rogerdeakins.com ShanesInnerCircle.com Director of Photography: Adrian Petrosian https://vimeo.com/adrianpetrosian https://www.instagram.com/adrianpetrosian/ Check out the video below: Check out the video below: Check out the screen grabs: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software – Winner for lens: Eric Elliot, Winner of software: Joel Quinones Advice from someone 5 years into cinematography. The “Hold On” music video by Nano Director of Photography: Mario Poljac https://www.mariopoljac.com/ https://vimeo.com/mariopoljac https://www.instagram.com/mariopoljac/ Check out the video below: Check out the BTS video below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software Difference between a demo reel and portfolio. The “Mermaid” Promo By Skott Director of Photography: Nicholas Wiesnet nwiesnet.com https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswiesnet/ Check out the video below: The “Mermaid” BTS By Skott (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.6"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); How to Share With Just Friends How to share with just friends. Posted by Facebook on Friday, December 5, 2014 Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software Making visual decisions based on the story. Collaboration when working on GoT. Director of Photography: Gregory Middleton, ASC/CSC MiddletonDP.com Check out the video below: Stills from Episode 701 courtesy of Greg: Check out the Trailer (Rememory) below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Light meters… are they needed and which one to buy. (Sekonic L-478D) – http://amzn.to/2fuxCrb Some of the differences between a 3-axis gimbal and steadycams. 8 things you can do to help develop your style as an artist. Featured Director of Photography: Les Gaddis www.gaddisvisuals.com https://vimeo.com/gaddisvisuals https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis/ twitter.com/GaddisVisuals Eight ways to develop your style as an artist: 1. Experiment with other styles and techniques. 2. Study art history. 3. Spend time viewing other people’s work. 4. Talk about your art. 5. Push yourself and don’t follow the crowd. 6. Put in the work. 7. Look for inspiration / what’s your motivation. 8. Break the rules. Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. For more inspiration, check out my inspiration page on my site: www.gaddisvisuals.com/inspiration. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapturingLightPodcastCommunity/

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software Balancing Creativity and Business. What is Cinefade? What are the uses for Cinefade? Featured Filmmaker: Oliver Janesh Christiansen www.cinefade.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cinefade Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cinefade Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cinefade Check out the video below: Check out the pictures of Cinefade in action: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: Gear Giveaway – Lens and Software Switching from DP to Director. The Mother’s Day Commercial “Copy Cat” Featured Director of Photography: Cody Strout https://vimeo.com/cstrout https://www.instagram.com/codystrout/ https://twitter.com/cody_strout https://www.facebook.com/cody.strout Check out the short film below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

[smart_podcast_player social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” ] In this episode, we talk about: John’s three year theory about filmmakers. The website FilmmakerIQ Sources for good filmmaker research. Featured Director of Photography: John P. Hess FilmmakerIQ.com https://www.facebook.com/gospeljohn001 https://www.facebook.com/FilmmakerIQ There is so much that is the FilmmakerIQ website, you just have to check it out for your self. Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

In this episode, we talk about: Breaking into the industry… from PA to gaffer . The short “Backstroke” The new cinematographer by alex. late 90s Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook New Cinematographers by Alexander Ballinger Featured Director of Photography: Daniel April http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3824069/ https://vimeo.com/user16026711 https://www.instagram.com/dannyapril/ email: [email protected] Check out the short film below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

In this episode, we talk about: Getting on the same page with the director. The short “For the Love of Luck – An Orvis Dogs Story“ Featured Director of Photography: Max Erickson MaxEricksonDP.com https://vimeo.com/maxwellerickson https://www.instagram.com/dot_max_dot/ Check out the video below: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity

In this episode, we talk about: Shooting feature length documentary content. The feature documentary “Shaun Barker – One More Time” Featured Director of Photography: Will Price https://www.willpricedop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/will_price_dop/ Tweets by willpricedop Check out the Feature Documentary “Shaun Barker: One More Time” Trailer: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Be sure to join the Capturing Light Community on Facebook and say hello. I would love to hear from you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/capturinglightcommunity