The Wandering DP Podcast

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 from strength to strength in the industry, It has been great following his career and this episode was an insight into his approach to the work and the business. Enjoy! FEATURED GUEST - CINEMATOGRAPHER LACHLAN MILNE ASC Website: Lachlan Milne ASC [https://www.lachlanmilne.com/] Instagram: @lachlanmilne [https://www.instagram.com/lachlanmilne] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #488 – Lachlan Milne ASC (Re-visited) [http://wanderingdp.com/podcast/the-wandering-dp-podcast-episode-488-lachlan-milne-asc-re-visited/] appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials [http://wanderingdp.com].

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 years later) that I wasn't paying attention to the thing that actually mattered and that moved the needle. There is a reason everyone starts by focusing on gear (or lack there of), then goes on to lighting, and if you stick around long enough I think we all eventually will land on blocking and framing. Enjoy! PATREON BREAKDOWN - NO RESOURCES, NO PROBLEM [//wanderingdp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bar2_Insert239_1.jpg] This week over on the Patreon video we take a look at a commercial I recently shot where we were stretched in all departments.  Low on crew, low on equipment and low on time. Jobs that push you in one of these areas are always interesting but jobs that push you on all three at the same time are pretty unique.  All of the solutions and tricks I would normally use are out the window and we have to start with what we can do rather than what we want to do. The job breakdowns are now exclusively over on Patreon these days so if you liked those episodes of the podcast you will like them even more in video format. If you want to check out the video clink the link below: The Wandering DP Podcast Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/wanderingdp] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #487 – The Difference [http://wanderingdp.com/podcast/the-wandering-dp-podcast-episode-487-the-difference/] appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials [http://wanderingdp.com].

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 had in my career as coming from a few lucky breaks, with stories about how it was all down to hard work and grind. That was the plan at least.  It didn't turn out that way once I hit the record button.  I got an email from a listener highlighting some AI tools and that is ultimately where this episode went. Is this episode important?  Probably not.  Will it be a good artefact to look back on in 12 months time and see just how clueless I was about the future.  Likely. Enjoy! The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #486 – Hard Work & A.I. [http://wanderingdp.com/podcast/the-wandering-dp-podcast-episode-486-hard-work-a-i/] appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials [http://wanderingdp.com].

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 needle when it comes to success. I am only a single point of data but better to share my own experiences so that you can cross reference it with yours.   If you are interested in taking the other side of the debate I pose at the end of the episode be sure to reach out and I will try to organize an episode around it. Enjoy! PATREON BREAKDOWN - MORE WITH LESS [//wanderingdp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Boat_Wide_Small.jpg] Over on Patreon this week we are doing another breakdown in the doing more with less series. Travel jobs are always a unique challenge but this one turned things up a notch by be shorting and crew and short on gear.  We take a look at how you can lean in to certain concepts and ideas on set that allow you to get the most out of what you do have and how to make tricky locations work for you rather than against you. I couldn't do the podcast or the Youtube channel without the support from the Patreon group so many thanks if you do decide to check out the content. If you want to check out the video clink the link below: The Wandering DP Podcast Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/wanderingdp] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #485 – The Desert of the Real [http://wanderingdp.com/podcast/the-wandering-dp-podcast-episode-485-the-desert-of-the-real/] appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials [http://wanderingdp.com].

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 evolves from loose references in prep to split-second decisions once the sun starts sliding, and why trusting your first read of a location often beats any lighting diagram you pencilled the night before. Pedro explains the mental juggling act of protecting continuity across an entire series while still letting each scene breathe, and how new tech fits—or doesn’t—into that equation. We also talk about the real life that runs parallel to the images: late-night phone calls with family, learning to pivot when schedules implode, and the quiet relief that comes from a crew that actually speaks the same visual language.  Enjoy! NEW COURSE LIVE: CINEMATOGRAPHY - THE VEHICLE SERIES [https://wanderingdp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/vehicle_course_web.jpg]http://wanderingdp.teachable.com/p/cinematography-the-vehicle-series-blocking-framing-exectuion The final course in the B.O.D.V.O. series is now live: The Vehicle Series – Blocking, Framing, & Execution. [https://wanderingdp.teachable.com/p/cinematography-the-vehicle-series-blocking-framing-exectuion] This installment focuses entirely on the unique challenges of shooting inside cars, trains, planes and anything else that moves. It breaks down the key decisions DPs need to make—long before stepping on set—so you're ready to adapt and execute with confidence. The course is open for one week only, and you can use the link below to check it out and enroll. Here’s why it matters—no matter where you are in your cinematography journey: - Learn to pre-visualize vehicle coverage so you’re not guessing on the day—you're executing a plan. - Understand the gear, framing, and lighting implications of every coverage path, so you can prep smarter and move faster. - Get your reps in advance so you’re not learning under pressure, but showing up ready to deliver. If you want to learn more about the course check it out here: Cinematography: The Vehicle Series - Blocking, Framing, & Execution [https://wanderingdp.teachable.com/p/cinematography-the-vehicle-series-blocking-framing-exectuion] FEATURED GUEST - CINEMATOGRAPHER PEDRO GOMEZ MILLAN AMC Website: Pedro Gomez Millan AMC [https://www.pedrogomezmillan.com/] Instagram: @pedrogmillan [https://www.instagram.com/pedrogmillan] The post The Wandering DP Podcast: Episode #484: Cinematographer Pedro Gomez Millan AMC [http://wanderingdp.com/podcast/the-wandering-dp-podcast-episode-484-cinematographer-pedro-gomez-millan-amc/] appeared first on Cinematography Podcast & Tutorials [http://wanderingdp.com].