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Inside the Lens

by Photo Geek Weekly

Inside the Lens is a photography podcast that brings out the inner geek in all of us. Diving deep into the physics of light, the psychology of human perception, and the technology used in image-making, Inside the Lens mixes science with art in an engaging way.

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Episodes

  1. Inside the Lens Episode 11 – Larry T and the Platypod Journey

    Don sits down with the always-tinkering genius Larry Tiefenbrunn to discuss his Platypod inventions, when they mean to photographers, the challenges faced with building photographic equipment, and so much more. The latest Platypod crowd-funding campaign has just been launched on Kickstarter – the...

  2. Inside the Lens Episode 10 – Lightfield Technology with David Fattal of Leia Inc.

    On this episode of Inside the Lens, David Fattal is here to discuss quantum computing research that eventually inspired the nanotechnology used in the “light field” displays of the RED Hydrogen and now Leia’s very own Lume Pad tablet. We discuss not only the technology, but the ecosystem and the...

  3. Inside the Lens Episode 9 – Skip Cohen and 50 Years of the Photographic Industry

    On this episode of Inside the Lens, Don Komarechka sits down with Skip Cohen to go over 50 years of lessons learned in the photographic industry. From Polaroid in 1970 to Hasselblad in 1987 and far beyond, the conversation weaves a tale of the photographic industry, customer service, evolving...

  4. Inside the Lens – Rick Sammon and Photo Therapy

    On this episode of Inside the Lens, we get inside the mind of Rick Sammon and how he transitioned from corporate life to becoming the photographer we know today. There is a lot of wisdom to share here, and I can personally echo everything that Rick is saying. This is a fantastic discussion, and...

  5. Inside the Lens Episode 7: The TriggerTrap Saga

    TriggerTrap Saga – ITL 07 Engineering photographic equipment isn’t easy, especially in mass quantities. This discussion with Haje Jan Kamps of TriggerTrap details the entire saga from inception to the end of a company that had many successes and failures along the way. We chat about everything…

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  6. Inside the Lens Episode 6: Printing with Martin Bailey

    Printing with Martin Bailey – ITL 06 Printing is a perceptual art based on solid science. Many photographers choose to let someone else print their work, but what are they missing out on, both in terms of challenge and reward? Martin Bailey helps navigate the environment that fine art printers…

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  7. Inside the Lens Episode 5: Gigapixel Macro

    Gigapixel Macro – ITL 05 Shooting macro images can be difficult, but no one pushes deeper into the technical challenges than Gene Cooper at GIGAmacro. We chat about the limits of resolution, how to use microscope optics, and the reasons why creating gigapixel macro photographs is such a challenge…

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  8. Inside the Lens Episode 4: Infrared and Beyond

    Infrared and Beyond – ITL 04 A engaging and geeky talk about the science behind infrared photography, and much more! Cameras are designed to mimic human vision and limit themselves to only the spectrum that we can see with our own eyes. Creative photographers can step beyond the limitations and...

  9. Inside the Lens Episode 3: Colour Science with Ray Maxwell

    Colour Science with Ray Maxwell – ITL 03 Colour science is difficult to wrap into an understandable conversation, and there isn’t anyone better to help us get a handle on the peculiar nature of human vision than Ray Maxwell. This conversation winds around a number of topics, from how camera…

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  10. Inside the Lens Episode 2: Images From Electrons

    Images From Electrons – ITL 02 Our desire to see more and more detail on a microscopic scale eventually hits limitations of light itself. Where photons fail, electrons take over and allow us to create images of unbelievably small things. Cells and viruses, even small clusters of atoms, electron...

  11. Inside the Lens Episode 1: The Beginnings of Digital

    The Beginnings of Digital – ITL 01 The world of digital photography has drastically changed since it’s inception. We dive back in time to discuss the first “triumphs” in digital photography and how a young Frederick Van Johnson cut his teeth on early Kodak DCS cameras while in the US Air Force…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Inside the Lens is a photography podcast that brings out the inner geek in all of us. Diving deep into the physics of light, the psychology of human perception, and the technology used in image-making, Inside the Lens mixes science with art in an engaging way.

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Photo Geek Weekly

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How many episodes does Inside the Lens have?

Inside the Lens currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Inside the Lens about?

Inside the Lens is a photography podcast that brings out the inner geek in all of us. Diving deep into the physics of light, the psychology of human perception, and the technology used in image-making, Inside the Lens mixes science with art in an engaging way.

How often does Inside the Lens release new episodes?

Inside the Lens has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Inside the Lens?

Inside the Lens is created and hosted by Photo Geek Weekly.
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