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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 Aug 14, 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 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 – 
Capturing Light – Episode 167 with Kira Kelly, ASC
Capturing Light – Episode 167 with Kira Kelly, ASC Oct 6, 2025 40:21 In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. HIM Some technical specs of the film. (The FLIR Camera) “Work Ligt Balance Director of Photography: Kira Kelly, ASC https://www.kirakellydp.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0446579/ https://www.instagram.com/kirakellydp/   Check out the trailer to: HIM   Check Out The BTS for HIM: Check Out
Capturing Light – Episode 166 with Nathan Blaze
Capturing Light – Episode 166 with Nathan Blaze Sep 18, 2025 27:05 In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Working as a Jack of All Trades . Run Some technical specs of the film. Director of Photography: Nathan Blaze https://www.instagram.com/nathanblazefilms/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/run-post-apocalyptic-thriller-film–2#/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafZKA_hzS7fa2d1xHf7PWoPO7WBvMfT_audWbFIQBPBpJFSLZMR0ehXG3t33Q_aem_NSL5noz4uFlvQiWRQuG5
Capturing Light – Episode 165 with Alison Kelly
Capturing Light – Episode 165 with Alison Kelly Aug 19, 2025 42:32 In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Balancing working as a cinematographer and family. Ironheart Some technical specs of the show. Shot on Sony Venice – Anamorphic and Spherical Lenses Director of Photography: Alison Kelly https://www.alisonkelly.net/ https://www.instagram.com/abirdk/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0446170/   Check out the trailer to: Ironheart   Join the Com
Capturing Light – Episode 164 with Francois Dagenais, CSC
Capturing Light – Episode 164 with Francois Dagenais, CSC Jul 11, 2025 48:50 In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Pre-production and creating the look of the show Smoke Some technical specs of the show. Shooting on Venice 2 and Hawk lenses Director of Photography: Francois Dagenais, CSC www.francoisdagenaisdp.com https://www.instagram.com/francoisdagenais/ Check out the trailer to: Smoke Check out the screengrabs:   Join the Community – 
Capturing Light – Episode 163 with Rick Joaquim, SASC
Capturing Light – Episode 163 with Rick Joaquim, SASC Jun 27, 2025 29:52 In this episode, we talk about How music can affect your visual language. Navigating the industry. Pre-production and creating the look of the show Can You See Us? Director of Photography: Rick Joaquim, SASC https://www.rickjoaquim.com/pages/contact https://www.instagram.com/rickjoaquim/   Check out the trailer to: Can You See Us. Check out the ScreenGrabs:   Join the Community – 

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