Episodes

The Cinematography Podcast Backlight TOUR - Episode 2 - Sundance This is second episode of the new Backlight Tour web series. Host Illya Friedman sits down with Kirsten Johnson, Cinematographer and Filmmaker of the new feature film "Cameraperson," which had it's world premiere at the 2016 Sundance film festival. Cameraperson is a feature length memoir spanning Ms. Johnson's 25+ year career. Her credits include the critically acclaimed "This Film is Not Yet Rated," and the Academy Award winner fo...

The Cinematography Podcast Backlight TOUR - Episode 1 Sundance This is the first episode of the new web series from the Cinematography Podcast. Backlight Tour is like the "Travel and Leisure" section of the Cinematography Podcast and in each episode host Illya Friedman brings you practical, first hand information and introduces you to filmmakers and industry professionals you should be following. Watch the Podcast

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 9 - Bill Totolo The long form Cinematography Podcast is back with an outstanding interview from Director of Photography Bill Totolo. The War Story is from Roberto Schaefer, ASC, AIC Illya's Short End this week is "TV." Ben's Short End is the Podcast "You Must Remember This", the EYEDIRECT teleprompter and the Adobe Morph-Cut Transition Listen to the Podcast

"We Cheat" Cheating is rampant across the motion picture and television industry. In this episode of Backlight Illya Friedman takes a quick dive into the world of cheating and what happens when time runs out on the shooting day. Maybe some of us deserve a "Gold Star." New episodes on iTunes every Monday! Listen to the Podcast

"Chart a Course" In this episode of Backlight Illya Friedman gives an overview of the how Cinematographers work with filters creatively and explores the "I.D. Filter" which metaphysically shapes the perception of people and things. Also what exactly is that shoe box-looking thing on the end of a lens? Wonder no more. Listen to the Podcast

Backlight is a new short-format program from the makers of the Cinematography Podcast. New episodes expected to arrive on iTunes every Monday. Listen to the Podcast

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 8 - Mike Mickens The Cinematography Podcast returns with prolific Cinematographer of more than 30 features and television series, Mike Mickens. Mike shares his experience working at the world famous Roger Corman studios, translating the director's vision and finding the truth in something fake. The War Story is from Director of Photography Bill Totolo Illya's Short End this week is the TV Series Mr. Robot Ben's Short End this week is the TV Series Hannibal List...

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 7 - Sundance 2015 Wrap-Up In our first ever "Mini Episode" Ben and Illya chat with producer Mark Stoloroff who serves as expert commentator for a brief wrap up of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival Show notes Mark is offering a 20% discount to Cinematography Podcast listeners to his next No Budget Film School class coming up February 28 and March 1, 2015. Click on the following link, select "Enter Promotional Code" and enter the word: hotrod Mark Stoloroff can be ...

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 6 - Jendra Jarnagin In this episode Ben Rock interviews Director of Photography Jendra Jarnagin The War Story is from Director of Photography Mike Mickens Ben's Short End is the Vimeo series High Maintenance. And Illya's Short End is professional LED Lights from Fiilex. Show notes We are waiting for access to a monochrome D16 in order to shoot a quick native B&W D16 vs. desaturated color D16 to illustrate the difference between the cameras. Quickly here's the r...

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 5 - David Leitner In this episode Ben Rock interviews Filmmaker, Writer and Technologist David Leitner The War Story is from Director of Photography Jendra Jarnagin Ben's Short End is Fantastic Fest. And Illya's Short End is Unmanned Aerial Vehicles used for Aerial Cinematography. Listen to the Podcast

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 4 - Abe Martinez In this episode Ben Rock interviews Director of Photography Abe Martinez. The War Story is from Filmmaker, Writer and Technologist David Leitner Ben's Short End is the QueLab. And Illya's Short End is the Back-Bone Ribcage for the GoPro Hero 3+ camera. Listen to the Podcast

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 3 - Frazer Bradshaw In this episode Ben Rock interviews Director of Photography and Director Frazer Bradshaw. The War Story is from Director of Photography Abe Martinez Ben's Short End is the Blackmagic 4K camera. And Illya's Short End is the NAB convention which runs April 7-10, 2014 Listen to the Podcast

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 2 - Chris Chomyn, ASC In this episode we interview with Cinematographer Chris Chomyn, ASC. The War Story is from Frazer Bradshaw. Ben's Short End is the Crackle series "Chozen". And Illya's Short End is Camtagz. Listen to the Podcast

Welcome to the first episode of the Cinematography Podcast. The Cinematography Podcast is program about the art, craft and philosophy of the moving image and the people who make it happen. Professionally produced and presented like a radio program found on NPR, each episode brings interesting perspective to an often overlooked and widely misunderstood craft. Recorded in Hollywood, California, at the world headquarters of Hot Rod Cameras. Hosted by Ben Rock and Illya Friedman. The first episode f...