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Capturing Light - A Director of Photography's Podcast

Capturing Light - A Director of Photography's Podcast

Director of Photography, Cinematography, Lighting, Filmmaking, and Digital Video 173 Episodes Oct 2, 2026

Capturing Light is a podcast for filmmakers and cinematographers, offering inspiration and education on the craft. Each episode covers topics like digital video and film cameras, lighting and camera equipment, and techniques used by professionals. The show features interviews with industry experts who share their experiences working on TV shows, commercials, films, music videos, web series, and documentaries. It aims to provide both practical tips and creative insights for anyone passionate about visual storytelling.

Episodes

Capturing Light – Episode 179 with Camilo Monsalve, AFDC
Capturing Light – Episode 179 with Camilo Monsalve, AFDC Oct 2, 2026 39:51 In this episode, we talk about One Hundred Years of Solitude: Part Two Tech Specs: ARRI ALEXA Mini LF, ARRIRAW; ARRI Alpha Anamorphics; final color by Sandra Kläss Camilo was DP for episodes 203, 204, NS 207 Creating the flood through extensive practical water and lighting systems, and a standout single-take sequence that moves between three camera operators in heavy rain. Director of Ph
Capturing Light – Episode 178 with Shawn Peters
Capturing Light – Episode 178 with Shawn Peters Sep 26, 2026 43:45 In this episode, we talk about A Different World Tech Specs: ARRI Alexa 35; Ultra Primes. chocolate filters. Maintaining a calm set as a cinematographer. Communication with collaborators with emotion. Director of Photography: Shawn Peters https://shawnpeters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shawnpeezie https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4557559/ Check out the Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/wat
Capturing Light – Episode 177 with Patrick Ouziel
Capturing Light – Episode 177 with Patrick Ouziel Sep 25, 2026 1:03:37 In this episode, we talk about Never After Dark Sony Venice 2; Sigma FF High Speed Primes; Fujinon Cabrio 19–90mm; Laowa 24mm Pro2be; Sony FX3 for specialty rigs Patrick Ouziel collaborated with director Dave Boyle on the film’s eerie visual language, drawing from Don’t Look Now and The Changeling for a retro sensibility built through practical techniques including zooms, harder lighting and
Capturing Light Episode 176 with Adam Carboni
Capturing Light Episode 176 with Adam Carboni Sep 24, 2026 53:08 In this episode, we talk about Best of the Best Tech Specs: ARRI Alexa 35; RED Komodo; MiniDV, HDV and iPhone 16 Pro; 24fps OpenGate ARRIRAW framed for 2:1 extraction Lena Khan’s Bollywood-fusion dance comedy follows two childhood best friends who join UCLA’s competitive dance team and set out for the U.S. Championship. Adam Carboni approached the film by creating “a grounded, contemporary bas
Capturing Light – Episode 175 with Xavier Dolléans, AFC
Capturing Light – Episode 175 with Xavier Dolléans, AFC Sep 23, 2026 44:46 In this episode, we talk about HIGH VALUE TARGET: THE HUNT FOR SADDAM Creating two very distinct worlds: the polished, controlled world of Washington, and the war-torn, oppressive atmosphere of Baghdad References including Zero Dark Thirty, Sicario, Black Hawk Down and The Hurt Locker, to name a few The interviews are the backbone of the show and how they gave each one between John and Saddam i
Capturing Light – Episode 174 with Neil Oseman
Capturing Light – Episode 174 with Neil Oseman Aug 14, 2026 42:17 In this episode, we talk about Ren: The Girl with the Mark – Season Three Showrunning and being a DP Technical aspects of the show Director of Photography: Neil Oseman Director of Photography https://www.instagram.com/neiloseman   Check out the Screen Grabs: Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the
Capturing Light – Episode 173 with Julia Swain
Capturing Light – Episode 173 with Julia Swain Jun 26, 2026 35:08 In this episode, we talk about Voicemails for Isabelle Julia’s approach to pre-production Building great relationships with directors Director of Photography: Julia Swain https://www.juliaswain.net/ https://www.instagram.com/juliaswain/ Check out the Screen Grabs: Voicemails for Isabelle. Nick Robinson as Wes in Voicemails for Isabelle. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix Voicemails for Isabelle
Capturing Light – Episode 172 with Les Gaddis
Capturing Light – Episode 172 with Les Gaddis Jun 23, 2026 37:30 Capturing Light – Episode 172 with Les Gaddis In this episode, we talk about Why film school. My experience at AFI Cycle Films, Thesis Films, Visual Essays Director of Photography: Les Gaddis https://www.lesgaddis.com https://www.instagram.com/lesgaddis https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4781966/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_les%20gaddis Thank you for listening: Please let me know w
Capturing Light – Episode 171 with Lakmé Iyengar
Capturing Light – Episode 171 with Lakmé Iyengar May 14, 2026 53:19 In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry Differences between Live Action and Stop Motion Cinematography Tools used for Stop Motion The importance of animators in stop motion. Director of Photography: Lakmé Iyengar https://lakmeiyengar.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sliyengar Check out The Links Below: https://lakmeiyengar.com/dormilon Join the Community – 
Capturing Light – Episode 170 with Matt Sill
Capturing Light – Episode 170 with Matt Sill May 7, 2026 38:06 In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry Samsung Commercials Using Sony Venice with Tribe 7 lenses Director of Photography: Matt Sill https://mattsill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mattsill https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattsill/ Check out The Links Below: https://mattsill.com/#/samsunginfluencers/ https://mattsill.com/#/samsungworkout/ Join the Community – 
Capturing Light – Episode 169 with Ashley Barron, ACS
Capturing Light – Episode 169 with Ashley Barron, ACS Feb 27, 2026 41:05 In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry How to get Heaven from Belfast Some technical specs and the look of How To Get to Heaven from Belfast. Director of Photography: Ashley Barron, ACS https://www.ashley-barron.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ashleybarrondop/?hl=en   Join the Community – 
Capturing Light – Episode 168 with Daniel Cotroneo
Capturing Light – Episode 168 with Daniel Cotroneo Oct 30, 2025 29:57 In this episode, we talk about Emerging Cinematographers Award Shooting Verticals Some technical ways to shoot verticals “Pizza Guys Vs. Vampires” Director of Photography: Daniel Cotroneo https://www.danielcotroneo.com/ flashback.pictures https://www.instagram.com/danielcotroneo https://www.instagram.com/pizzaguysvs/ @flashback_pictures Join the Community – 

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