The Cinematography Podcast

The Cinematography Podcast Holiday Special 2018 with Alonso Duralde Alonso Duralde, film critic and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, discusses great (and not so great) Christmas movies to watch. Hosts Illya Friedman and a reluctant Ben Rock sit down with film critic and Christmas movie expert Alonso Duralde. Alonso shares his extensive knowledge of holiday films from his book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas. Ben insists his movie, Alien Raiders, falls into the Christmas movie category, along with other movies with Christmas as a backdrop such as Die Hard and Gremlins. They discuss favorites such as A Christmas Story, It's a Wonderful Life, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. A few movies fall into the darker category such as Eyes Wide Shut, The Ice Harvest, and some are absolute stinkers like Six Weeks featuring Dudley Moore and Mary Tyler Moore. Alonso also points out a hard to find gem worth a look called I'll Be Seeing You. With so many choices on the holiday movie spectrum, will Ben open his heart to the Christmas spirit or will it stay two sizes too small? Also mentioned in the interview: Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas (On Amazon) Alonso Duralde Official Site Linoleum Knife Podcast Alien Raiders (Amazon Streaming) I'll Be Seeing You (Free Streaming on It's Old Movie Time) Podcast Credits: Episode Sponsors Hot Rod Cameras         Editor in Chief:  Illya Friedman Host: Ben Rock Producer: Alana Kode Composer: Handsome & Gretyl Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or click on the link below to listen here

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 27 - Shane Hurlbut, ASC DP, and force of nature, Shane Hurlbut, ASC is our featured guest.  In this Epic interview Shane talks about the DSLR Revolution, working on a nuclear submarine, his process for creating the look of a movie, collaborating with Director Gabriele Muccino on Fathers & Daughters and much, much more. Check out: Shane's blog, here Official Site and Reel, here Shane's "Inner Circle" Film Education and Training, here Shane's Podcast, here Also mentioned in the interview: Act of Valor Fathers & Daughters The War Story is from film critic Leonard Maltin. Ben's Short End this week is The Other Side of the Wind, Orson Welles final movie, completed posthumously and released with zero fanfare on Netflix, and the accompanying documentary, A Final Cut For Orson: 40 Years in The Making. Illya's Short End this week is DJI Osmo Pocket, you can pre-order at Hot Rod Cameras. Podcast Credits: Episode Sponsors Hot Rod Cameras Arri                   Editor in Chief:  Illya Friedman Host: Ben Rock Producer: Alana Kode Editor: Benjamin Katz Composer: Kays Alatractchi Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or click on the link below to listen here

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 25 - Claudia Raschke Director of Photography Claudia Raschke Cinematographer Claudia Raschke is world-renowned for her work on several Oscar nominated documentaries. She sits down with host Illya Friedman during NAB 2018 to talk about her latest project, “RBG.” The story of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, legendary Supreme Court Justice, presented special shooting challenges due to limited time and access. Claudia also discusses what drew her to the documentary format, how her background as a dancer and artist has influenced her artistic vision, and her work on documentaries such as “A Sea Change” and “Particle Fever.” She even reminisces fondly about her early days working on “Pee-Wee's Playhouse.” Check out Claudia's website here. The War Story is from Quyen Tran Ben's Short End this week is the 2020 Jubilee Illya's Short End this week is the Alliance of Women Directors. Podcast Credits: Episode Sponsors Hot Rod Cameras Arri Editor in Chief:  Illya Friedman Host: Ben Rock Producer: Alana Kode Editor: Benjamin Katz Composer: Kays Alatractchi Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or click on the link below to listen here

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 24 - Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC Director of Photography Robert Mclachlan ASC, CSC Host Illya Friedman sits down with cinematographer Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC, on the set of Showtime's The Affair. Robert talks about his illustrious career on shows such as Game of Thrones, Ray Donovan, Westworld, and even his early days shooting MacGyver and much more. This photo is from Robert McLachlan's war story which you can find on Episode 23. The War Story is from Claudia Raschke. Illya's Short End this week is Ozark, Season 2. Ben's Short End this week is "Scripted Podcast Production" Podcast Credits: Episode Sponsors Hot Rod Cameras Arri Editor in Chief:  Illya Friedman Host: Ben Rock Producer: Alana Kode Editor: Benjamin Katz Composer: Kays Alatractchi Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or click on the link below to listen here

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 23 - Jaron Presant, ASC Director of Photography Jaron Presant, ASC From giant feature films like Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Rampage, to indie darlings such as Brick and Don Jon, over the past 20-years Jaron Presant, ASC has amassed a notable body of work.  In this interview Jaron discusses his career including his days in USC's prestigious film program 1st unit vs. 2nd unit, and his work on the feature films of Rian Johnson. The War Story is from Robert Mclachlan, ASC Our featured cinematographer Robert McLachlan found a photograph of himself posing with “Girl With a Pearl Earring” from 30 years ago. Take another listen to the “War Story” here to find out its significance and see his Instagram post about it here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BnQ9RRjFJnk/?tagged=robertmclachlancsc Yes that is the original "Girl with a Pearl Earring." Illya's Short End this week is the Univisium. Ben's Short End this week is the the software "Fade In." Podcast Credits: Episode Sponsors Hot Rod Cameras Arri Editor in Chief:  Illya Friedman Host: Ben Rock Producer: Alana Kode Editor: Mike Willbanks Composer: Kays Alatractchi Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or click on the link below to listen here

SPECIAL PODCAST- Phedon Papamichael, ASC - LIVE at Hot Rod Cameras "Cine Beer" Summer Bash! Cinematographer Phedon Papmichael, ASC In our first ever LIVE podcast Academy Award nominated cinematographer Phedon Papmichael, ASC discusses his collaborations with director's of Alexander Payne, Oliver Stone, James Mangold.  Phedon also discusses his early career working for Roger Corman and much more.   Don't miss it! Watch the Podcast Podcast Credits: Episode Sponsors Hot Rod Cameras Editor in Chief:  Illya Friedman Host: Ben Rock Producer: Alana Kode Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or click on the link below to listen here

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 22 - Johnny Derango Director of Photography Johnny Derango Johnny Derango shot the indie feature "Small Town Crime" which had a 2018 theatrical release and is now available on streaming services.  Johnny was just named by American Cinematographer magazine as a "2018 Rising Star of Cinematography." In the interview he discusses his entire career up until this point including shooting features, the SXSW film festival, shooting reality TV, Re-shooting other DP's work and Film School. The War Story is from Jaron Presant, ASC Illya's Short End this week is the Portland Lens Summit. Ben's Short End this week is the giallo movies of "Dario Argento." Podcast Credits: Episode Sponsors Hot Rod Cameras Arri Editor in Chief:  Illya Friedman Host: Ben Rock Producer: Alana Kode Editor: Mike Willbanks Composer: Kays Alatractchi Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or click on the link below to listen here

Larry Fong, ASC has shot some of the biggest studio summer movies of  all time.   In this fantastic interview Larry discusses highlights from his filmography including early work on music videos, shooting the the TV series Lost, major blockbusters like 300, Watchmen, Dawn of Justice, Super 8 and Kong: Skull Island with directors Zack Snyder, JJ Abrams, and Jordan Vogt-Roberts.

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 20 - Dan Kneece Cinematographer Dan Kneece Dan Kneece spent nearly 3 decades as a Steadicam Operator and has worked on many A-list productions. Now a Director of Photography, Dan is one of the nicest and most genuine people you should ever be lucky enough to meet. In this interview Dan shares his story with us. The War Story is from Larry Fong, ASC Illya's short End this week is Large Format Cinema Cameras read Jim Mathers recent round up of the new Large Format cameras. Ben's short End this week is the podcast Dirty John. Podcast Credits: Episode Sponsors Hot Rod Cameras Arri Editor in Chief:  Illya Friedman Host: Ben Rock Producer: Alana Kode Editor: Mike Willbanks Composer: Kays Alatractchi Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or click on the link below to listen here

DP Jake Swanto of the Academy Award winning feature documentary, Icarus sat down with Illya at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and discussed the the ground breaking Olympic doping scandal documentary that’s had worldwide repercussions.