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The Wandering DP Podcast

by Patrick O'Sullivan - Cinematographer, Director of Photography, & Leica M Enthusiast

The Wandering DP Podcast is the ultimate source for cinematography knowledge, news, and interviews. From one on one interviews with some of today's top directors of photography to educational components on how you can capture better images, it is your home for information on the art of digital cinematography. Whether you are new to the camera department or are a professional DP, there is something to be learned and put in to action in each and every episode.

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Episodes

  1. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #506 – Life Off Set w/ Devin Mann (Founder of Iconic) & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #506 - Life Off Set with Devin Mann & Jon Bregel The Life Off Set series hosted by Jon Bregel is back again with another episode. This time Jon sits down with Devin Mann, founder of Iconic Talent Agency, who has spent decades representing cinematographers,...

  2. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #505 – Life Off Set with Persona, Khalid Mohtaseb, & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #505 - Life Off Set with Persona, Khalid Mohtaseb, & Jon Bregel The Life Off Set series hosted by Jon Bregel is back again with another great episode. This time Jon sits down with the cinematographer duo Persona and Khalid Mohtaseb. The episode centers around the...

  3. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #504 – Life Off Set with Jon Chema & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #504 - Life Off Set with Jon Chema & Jon Bregel In this episode of the Wandering DP podcast, host Jon Bregel engages in a deep conversation with cinematographer Jon Chema about the often overlooked aspects of filmmaking, including networking, personal wellness…

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  4. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #503 – Life Off Set w/Jared Levy & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #503 – Life Off Set w/Jared Levy & Jon Bregel In this Life Offset episode, John Bregel sits down with cinematographer Jared Levy for a wide-ranging conversation about what actually shapes a cinematographer’s creative voice and most of it happens away from set....

  5. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #502 – Life Off Set w/Peter Hadfield & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #502 - Life Off Set w/Peter Hadfield and Jon Bregel In this episode, cinematographer Peter Hadfield sits down with Jon Bregel for an honest conversation about what it means to build a sustainable creative life in film. It’s less about the gear and more about the...

  6. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #501 – Life Off Set w/ Zak Mulligan & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #501 - Life Off Set w/ Zak Mulligan & Jon Bregel We are back again for Episode #5001 of the podcast and Jon Bregel is back to host another conversation in the “Life Off Set” series. This time he was joined by cinematographer Zak Mulligan who recently shot Happy...

  7. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #500

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #500 We did it!!! 500 episodes of the podcast. It might not be a big deal to many of you but for me this is a huge milestone. I never thought I would do 10 episodes. It is wild to think about but this is a project that is bigger than almost anything else I have...

  8. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #499 – The Road to 500 (#330 Florian Hoffmeister BSC)

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #499 - The Road to 500 (#330 Florian Hoffmeister BSC) On this week’s podcast we re-visit our final interview episode from the first 500 episodes of the podcast and we sit down with Florian Hoffmeister BSC as he talks us through his work on the series Pachinko. I...

  9. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #498 – Life Off Set w/Oliver Millar & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #498 - Life Off Set w/Oliver Millar & Jon Bregel This week on the podcast Jon Bregel is back to host another conversation in the “Life Off Set” series. This time he sat down with cinematographer Oliver Millar as they discussed a wdie range of topics that, for the...

  10. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #497 – The Road to 500 (#150 Guillermo Garza)

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #497 - The Road to 500 (#150 Guillermo Garza) This week on the podcast we are re-visitng a chat with cinematographer Guillermo Garza from back in the day. He was one of my favorite guests and someone I would definitely look up if I was a director looking to shoot...

  11. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #496 – The Road to 500 (#337 Marden Dean ACS)

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #496 - The Road to 500 (#337 Marden Dean ACS) This week on the podcast we are re-visiting our conversation in 2022 with Australian cinematographer Marden Dean ACS. Over the years the podcast has definitely had a slant towards Australian cinematographers and…

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  12. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #495 – The Road to 500 (#291 Michael Cambio Fernandez)

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #495 - The Road to 500 (#291 Michael Cambio Fernandez) Climbing through the episodes on our way to Episode #500. This week we are re-visiting our conversation with cinematographer Michael “Cambio” Fernandez from 2021. Michael shares his thoughts on the creative...

  13. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #494 – The Road to 500 (#220 The Wunderboi)

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #494 - The Road to 500 (#220 The Wunderboi) This week on the podcast we look back at one of my favourite episodes ever. If you were an early supporter of the podcast the name Wunderboi will be very familiar. I got to know Ian on set about 10 years […] The post…

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  14. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #493 – The Road to 500 (#196 Christopher Probst ASC)

    This week on the Road to 500 we are releasing the most controversial episode in the history of the podcast. Not becasue of anything the guest said but rather because we ran out of time and I mentioned making a Part Two to the episode. Originally airing as Episode #196 with Christopher Probst ASC…

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  15. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #492 – THe Road to 500 (#140 – Adam Frisch FSF)

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #492 - The Road to 500 (#140 Adam Frisch FSF) This week on the show we are going back in the archive to when we went to Los Angeles and did a round of interviews in person. Our guest in this episode was cinematographer Adam Frisch FSF. This chat […] The post The...

  16. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #491 – The Road to 500 (#66 Jon Chema)

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #491 - The Road to 500 (#66 Jon Chema) In this episode, we revisit a past conversation with cinematographer Jon Chema that originally aired in Episode #66, reflecting on the evolution of cinematography and the challenges faced in a PlayStation commercial. The...

  17. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #490 – The Road to 500 (#44 Isaac Bauman)

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #490 - Road to 500 (Isaac Bauman) In this episode we off a new series leading up to episode 500, reflecting on the evolution of The Wandering DP Podcast and revisiting valuable lessons from past episodes. This week, we are joined by cinematographer Isaac Bauman,...

  18. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #489 – Arranging Deck Chairs

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #489 - Arranging Deck Chairs In this solo episode, I share a simple but powerful tip that’s become part of his standard toolkit on commercial sets: using a floor-based backlight to add polish to a shot quickly and efficiently. While the idea started as a…

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  19. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #488 – Lachlan Milne ASC (Re-visited)

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #488 - Lachlan Milne ASC (Re-visited) This week on the podcast I am on the road so we are going back in to the archive and featuring a past interview with cinematographer Lachlan Milne ASC. This episode originally came out in 2016 and since then Lachlan has gone...

  20. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #487 – The Difference

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #487 - The Difference On this week’s podcast I discuss the arc of my learning in cinematography and how many mistakes I made along the way. It has been a journey of finding the path with least resistance and then following that path until I realize (sometimes…

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  21. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #486 – Hard Work & A.I.

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #486 - Hard Work & A.I. Well, to be fair, I never said I wasn’t easily distracted. I wanted this episode to be a counter argument to what I shared last week in Episode #485, where I laid out how you could pin almost all of the success I have […] The post The...

  22. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #485 – The Desert of the Real

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #485 - The Desert of the Real Every so often a comment sparks a debate over in the Patreon group and this week on the podcast I am sharing my two cents on the state of the industry if you are just starting out and also what actually moves the […] The post The...

  23. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #484: Cinematographer Pedro Gomez Millan AMC

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #484 - Pedro Gomez Millan AMC Cinematographer Pedro Gomez Millan AMC drops in this week for an honest, ground-level chat about what it takes to steer the look of a project when you’re the only DP on the call sheet. We dig into how the conversation with a director...

  24. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #483 – Cinematographer Matheus Bastos

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #483 - Cinematographer Matheus Bastos In this episode, I’m joined by cinematographer Matheus Bastos to talk about his work on the indie feature ‘Gazer’ and his broader journey in narrative filmmaking. We get into what it really takes to shoot a film over an...

  25. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #482 – The Map is Complete

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #482 - The Map is Complete I originally was going to call this episode “Guesswork” but at the end of recording I think I came up with a better title. The last few years in the background I have been formalizing a system that has become paramount to my own […] The...

  26. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #481 – Toby Oliver ACS

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #481 - Toby Oliver ACS Australian cinematographer Toby Oliver ACS is back for his third appearance on the show to talk about his latest work on the series Apple Cider Vinegar. If you have caught any of the past episodes that Toby has featured on then you know…

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  27. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #480 – Cinematographer Scott Siracusano

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #480 - Cinematographer Scott Siracusano This week on the show we chat with cinematographer Scott Siracusano about his latest work on the film Control Freak. Scott shares his unique path to shooting his debut feature, how he and the production tackled difficult...

  28. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #479 – Tommy Maddox-Upshaw ASC

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #479 - Tommy Maddox-Upshaw ASC We are back this week with cinematographer Tommy Maddox-Upshaw ASC to talk about his work on the film Opus. Tommy shares stories from pre-production, how he approaches the prep process, working on set and much more. Definitely check...

  29. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #478 – More Control, More Better

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #478 - More Control, More Better A gaffer’s worst nightmare is when the DP asks for a light to be thrown into the ceiling to help boost the ambient. There is a good way to do it and a bad way to do it. This week on the show I […] The post The Wandering DP…

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  30. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #477 – Service Work

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #477 - Service Work Not all cinematography jobs are created equal. Some jobs require creative input and some jobs do not. At least not in the same quantity. Knowing the difference between the types of jobs and what is being asked or required from you can have a…

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  31. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #476 – Taste & Judgement

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #476 - Taste & Judgement This week on the podcast we are back to our regularly scheduled programming after an awesome “Life Off Set” series hosted by Jon Bregel. There is no guest this week just myself rambling about the difference between taste and judgement and...

  32. The Wandering DP Podcast; Episode #475 – “Life Off Set” w/Diego Contreras & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #475 - Life Off Set with Diego Contreras & Jon Bregel We have a great episode today with director Diego Contreras. He sits down with our host of the “Life Off Set” series, Jon Bregel, to share his experience in the undistry, what he has seen and experienced first...

  33. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #474 – “Life Off Set” w/Katelin Arizmendi ASC & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #474 - Life Off Set with Katelin Arizmendi & Jon Bregel Cinematographer Katelin Arizmendi joins our esteemed guest host Jon Bregel to discuss a broad range of topics on this week’s episode. The “Life Off Set” series continues to shine a light in areas and...

  34. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #473 – “Life Off Set” w/Salomon Ligthelm & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #473 - Life Off Set with Salomon Ligthelm and Jon Bregel This week on the podcast we are continuing the Life Off Set Series with director Salomon Ligthelm. Guest host Jon Bregel is back to guide a fantastic conversation about the realities of filmmaking at the...

  35. The Wandering DP: Episode #472 – “Life Off Set” w/ Khalid Mohtaseb & Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #472 - Life Off Set with Khalid Mohtaseb and Jon Bregel Hello podcast people! This week we are kicking off February with a bang. For the first time ever I am handing the hosting reins over to Jon Bregel for a new series called “Life Off Set”. Veteran listeners of...

  36. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #471 – The Disappearing Middle

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #471 - The Disappearing Middle This week on the podcast we are breaking down the 2024 Cinematography Survey. I asked the questions, you answered them. The results are in and the are very interesting. Enjoy! Patreon – Support the Podcast The Patreon group is the...

  37. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #470 – Obsidian for Cinematography

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #470 - Obsidian for Cinematography This week on the show I go over my prep process for commercial work in 2025. I have been through a number of different systems in my career but I think my current set up is the most efficient and the most useful. Building a […]...

  38. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #469 – More Frames

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #469 - Your Frames This week on the podcast we had a last minute change of plans which meant that we are trying something a little bit different. Last week on the show we looked at my favorite frames from 2024 and heard from some of the listeners about their […]...

  39. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #468 – Frames

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #468 - Frames Hey gang! I can’t believe I didn’t see this sooner but I am not that bright. Over on the Patreon Discord server Josh came up with the awesome idea to have people share their favorite frames from the year. Itwas very interesting to see what people...

  40. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #467 – 2024 Year in Review

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #467 - 2024 Year in Review 2024 is in the books. It is time for the annual Year in Review podcast were we look back at the work, the finances, the trends, and try and predict what 2025 might look like. These episodes always do well and I expect no […] The post…

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  41. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #466 – Paulo Perez

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #466 - Paulo Perez Hello world! This week on the podcast we are bringing in the holiday season with cinematographer Paulo Perez as he takes us through his latest work for Netflix on the series 100 Years of Solitude. Paulo shares his background, how he and the...

  42. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #465 – Shane Hurlbut ASC

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #465 - Shane Hurlbut ASC A huge treat for me this week on the podcast as we sit down with cinematographer Shane Hurlbut ASC with a plan to talk about his latest work on the series The Perfect Couple. I got slightly side tracked and we ended up chatting […] The…

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  43. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #464 – Camera & Lenses

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #464 - Camera & Lenses A few episodes back on the podcast I ran through my thoughts on owning gear and the gross miscalculation of lifetime returns that most working cinematographers make. If you miss opportunities as large as the one that most DPs have in front…

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  44. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #463 – Eli Arenson

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #463 - Eli Arenson Hello, hello!! This week on the podcast we are chatting with cinematographer Eli Arenson about his last few narrative projects, transitioning from commercial to narrative, and more. Eli has a great eye and produces fantastic work so it was a…

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  45. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #462 – Not Financial Advice

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #462 - Not Financial Advice This is not financial advice. I just think it is wild that the majority of cinematographers are so quick to dismiss such a massive opportunity when it comes to purchasing gear and renting it out to the productions they are on. Maybe it...

  46. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #461 – Idan Menin

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #461 - Idan Menin Welcome to the show this week. Our guest is cinematographer Idan Menin who is on to talk about his latest work on the film Lost on a Mountain in Maine. The film looks great and Idan has a ton of stories to share from pre-production all […] The...

  47. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #460 – Ryan Eddleston

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #460 - Ryan Eddleston Hello people of the podcast world. This week we welcome back cinematographer Ryan Eddleston back on the show. Ryan has had a busy few years since he was last on and he walks us through working on a wide variety of narrative projects from TV...

  48. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #459 – No One Cares

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #459 - No One Cares A solo episode this week while a few of the the topics that we discussed in last week’s episode with Jon Bregel are still top of mind. Back to more conversations next week. Until then make sure you check out the Film Roundtable link below. […]...

  49. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #458 – Jon Bregel

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #458 - Jon Bregel A fun episode today as Jon Bregel returns to the podcast to talk about his latest work plus a host of other topics which up until this episode have gone under the radar on the show. There isn’t a lot of information from people operating at […]…

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  50. The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #457 – Cinematographer Evangelos Polychronopoulos

    The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #457 - Cinematographer Evangelos Polychronopoulos This week on the show we are chatting with Greek cinematographer Evangelos Polychronopoulos as he talks through his approach to the work, navigating the commercial space, and moving countries mid-career. I had a...

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The Wandering DP Podcast is the ultimate source for cinematography knowledge, news, and interviews. From one on one interviews with some of today's top directors of photography to educational components on how you can capture better images, it is your home for information on the art of digital cinematography. Whether you are new to the camera department or are a professional DP, there is something to be learned and put in to action in each and every episode.

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Patrick O'Sullivan - Cinematographer, Director of Photography, & Leica M Enthusiast

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