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The Cinematography Podcast

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  • Ted Hope, Hope For Film: the rebirth of independent cinema

    Ted Hope, Hope For Film: the rebirth of independent cinema
    Apr 11 2026
    The Cinematography Podcast Episode 352: Ted Hope Producer Ted Hope has worked in the film business for over 40 years, producing dozens of features with several Academy Awards nominations and wins. After leaving Amazon Studios in 2020, Hope went back to his roots as an independent producer and began writing his Substack blog, Hope For Film. He argues that the independent film ecosystem as we know it has reached its final days. However, far from being a tragedy, Ted definitely has hope for film. He sees what's happening in the industry today as a necessary seismic shift. Hope has a vision for a more “punk rock” future of cinema, with a decentralized, artist-owned future that prioritizes "freak flags" and human empathy over corporate consolidation. Key Podcast Highlights: -How filmmakers should stop trying to emulate "mini-Hollywood" productions and embrace a DIY, experimental approach with room to fail. -How the streaming era has killed the anticipatory joy of seeing a film when it’s simply dropped on a homepage, making it harder for the longer-term cultural engagement that helped independent films thrive. -Why ownership is the new path forward, paired with self-financing and total IP control. -Film’s best defense against AI is embracing cinema that mimics life and human complexity, with scripts that contain ambiguity rather than payoffs. -Why filmmakers must understand and control the entire filmmaking process, from budget and shoot to distribution. **A special note to our listeners: We have an exclusive discount link to subscribe to Ted Hope’s substack, Hope For Film! Get 50% a 1 year subscription at https://tedhope.substack.com/cinepod. This offer does expire on April 20 (4/20) at 4:20 PM PT. Yep, that’s on 4-20 at 4:20. Don’t miss out!** You can also find the discount link in our shownotes for this episode at www.camnoir.com Show Rundown: 03:07 Close Focus 06:44-01:13:14 Ted Hope interview 01:14:04 Short ends 01:25:42 Wrap up/Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Two DPs, one vision: creating the look of Pluribus

    Two DPs, one vision: creating the look of Pluribus
    Apr 3 2026
    The Cinematography Podcast Episode 351: Marshall Adams, ASC and Paul Donachie Pluribus DPs Marshall Adams and Paul Donachie share a visual shorthand, love of wide shots, and creative freedom to craft inventive techniques using LED panels. Key Podcast Highlights: -Marshall and Paul’s collaboration as DPs, and how their shared aesthetic vision strengthens the show. -Getting absolute top-down permission from producer/director Vince Gilligan to take creative risks. -The importance of prep, rehearsal and flexibility in planning intriguing shots. -Focusing on finding visual effects in camera instead of relying on VFX, such as the LED rig Marshall built for the truck oner in the pilot episode. Find Marshall Adams, ASC: Instagram @smadadp See Pluribus on Apple TV Show Rundown: 02:22 Close Focus 11:46-46:45 Marshall Adams and Paul Donachie interview 47:22 Short ends 55:47 Wrap up/Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Lawrence Sher, ASC reimagines Frankenstein for The Bride!

    Lawrence Sher, ASC reimagines Frankenstein for The Bride!
    Mar 20 2026
    The Cinematography Podcast Episode 350: Lawrence Sher, ASC DP Lawrence Sher felt creatively challenged on The Bride! The "everything burger" movie combines many film techniques and influences, 1930's and contemporary lighting, contemporary actors dropped into archival movie footage, and practical makeup effects. Key Podcast Highlights: -Creating a stylized movie with director Maggie Gyllenhaal using multiple techniques and film influences -Honoring 1930’s filmmaking with longer lenses, and using real archival footage for the “movie within a movie” sequences. -The challenge of lighting and filming practical makeup effects on actors Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley -Finding creative inspiration in projects that excite and scare him Find Lawrence Sher: https://www.lawrencesher.com/ Instagram @lawrencesherdp See The Bride! in theaters Check out Shotdeck: https://shotdeck.com/ Hear our previous episodes with Lawrence Sher: https://www.camnoir.com/ep293/ https://www.camnoir.com/ep56/ Show Rundown: 01:38 Close Focus 09:43-50:05 Lawrence Sher interview 50:21 Short ends 57:08 Wrap up/Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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I've been listening to these podcasts while traveling the UK, going from job to job. For anyone with a passion for cinematography, this is the podcast for you.

The Best Podcast for Aspiring Cinematographers

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Really Enjoy the interview segments, but Ben Rock whenever given the chance has to rant on about his personal politics which has taken over Hollywood and destroying a lot of great movies. Pigeon holing anyone who disagrees with his views as misogynists. Which if he stepped out into the world and asked any regular person that's not in the movie industry whether perhaps the pushing of woke politics in every movie, casting people purely because of their race/gender/sexuality is getting old fast. He'd have a shock.
It seems given any chance to speak Ben especially will somehow say something that is a dig to anyone who is not on the left, or over there a democrat.
Saying that, I've been recently skipping through his ramblings and getting to the juice which is the interviews. Where thankfully, they don't bring up any politics, and it's all about what the podcast is ACTUALLY ABOUT... CINEMATOGRAPHY.

It would be 5 stars all around if not for these reasons. Great sound, editing, and guests.
two other things,. Please try shorten your questions and stop interrupting them when they haven't completely finished answering the first question. If you think of something write it down and come back to it. The best interviews and answers come from listening and being quiet. yes you have a limited time with them, but relax, I'd rather 1 fully fledge answer than 3 or 4 half complete.
2. I wish the interviews could be longer, or try not to waste the limited time they have with them by asking them to tell us all about their history, what they are known for. A simple Wikipedia before the show tells us where they are from and all the films they have done etc..OR do that before the interview rather than waste time going over it with them. I only say this because I care and there's so much gold in these interviews.

Amazing interviews, Terrible woke lefty politics

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