Episodes

On this, the Season 3 Finale of Frame & Reference, I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome Robert Richardson, ASC. You know Bob from his work with Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Oliver Stone, and on Ben Affleck's new movie "Air". You're going to love this one, so I'll let you get to it and we'll be back with more F&R in February! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow F&R on all your favorite social platforms!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee...

This week on the pod I'm thrilled to welcome Isaac Bauman, DP of the second season of Loki! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow F&R on all your favorite social platforms!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coast's leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to grip and expendables, Filmtools has you covered for all your f...

This week I'm honored to have Robert Yeoman, ASC joining the esteemed list of F&R guests! You know Bob from his work with Wes Anderson (all of them), Paul Feig, on Kevin Smith's "Dogma", and many many more amazing films. Enjoy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow F&R on all your favorite social platforms!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West C...

This week we have the wonderful and funny Powell Robinson on to talk about his work on Hulu's "Appendage"! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow F&R on all your favorite social platforms!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coast's leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to grip and expendables, Filmtools has you covered for all...

Another amazing one here! This week we're talking to the wonderful Cathal Watters, ASC ISC about his work on Peaky Blinders, Foundation, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow F&R on all your favorite social platforms!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coast's leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to grip and expendable...

This week on Frame & Reference we're talking with Judd Overton, DP of the new smash horror/comedy hit Totally Killer! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow F&R on all your favorite social platforms!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coast's leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to grip and expendables, Filmtools has you covered for ...

This week on Frame & Reference we have an absolutely INCREDIBLE conversation with the amazing Owen McPolin! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow F&R on all your favorite social platforms!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coast's leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to grip and expendables, Filmtools has you covered for all your film ...

This week I'm joined by the wonderful Catherine Goldschmidt, BSC! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow F&R on all your favorite social platforms!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coast's leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to grip and expendables, Filmtools has you covered for all your film gear needs. Check out ⁠⁠Filmtools.com⁠⁠ for m...

This week we're joined by the very talented Petros Antoniadis! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow F&R on all your favorite social platforms!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coast's leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to grip and expendables, Filmtools has you covered for all your film gear needs. Check out ⁠⁠Filmtools.com⁠⁠ for more. P...

I'm not gonna lie everyone, I've given this AI "summary" program quite a few tries the past few weeks and it's been total ass, so I'm just gonna say enjoy this fantastic conversation with Nick Matthews, the DP off "Saw X". I absolutely adored this conversation, he's a fantastic DP and a wonderful man, and it was a privilege to talk to him. --- NOW, a little inside baseball... I've been emailed too many times from this "podcast assistant" company about giving advice to them... so now having use...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with the extraordinary Adriano Goldman, Director of Photography for Andor and The Crown. Adriano's distinctive insights illuminate the intricate details of digital IMAX capture, the profound depth of field in the format, and the singular challenge he faced while filming a commercial in the exotic Maldives Islands. We share an honest exchange on the unnerving uncertainties sparked by the sudden halt in production due to strikes, the necessity of investing ...

Get ready for an entertaining discussion as we embark on a roller coaster ride through the cinematic universe with Cinematographer Brandon Cox. Listen in as we kick off our chat with our personal experiences of recent movie viewings including Indiana Jones, John Wick 4, and Asteroid City, discussing how we should take film critics with a pinch of salt and enjoy movies for what they are. We also dissect the different rating systems of Rotten Tomatoes, IMDB, and Letterboxd, and their influence on ...

Join us as we explore the world of lighting and camera technology in film production with our special guest, David Lanzenberg, the Director of Photography for the show Wednesday. We discuss the pros and cons of different lighting equipment, including the unique light used for moonlight scenes in Wednesday and fixtures like the FII.LEX Phylex light and delve into the film versus digital debate, examining the commitment of emerging filmmakers to only shoot on film. Further in our conversation, we...

Join us for an engaging chat with Tito Ferradans, creator of Anamorphic on a Budget, as we journey through his experience in filmmaking, from researching lenses and adapters to understanding the cinematic language. Tito shares the behind-the-scenes of his process, the struggles and successes he faced, and how his work evolved from a YouTube channel to a popular resource for aspiring filmmakers. We also touch on Tito's transition from computer science to film, a unique experience with Panavision,...

Christian Sebaldt, ASC has shot shows like CSI, CSI: Vegas, Lucifer, Pacific Blue, Greys Anatomy, films like Resident Evil: Apocalypse, On a Wing and a Prayer, and Feardotcom, and is currently in pre-production on Final Destination 6. Enjoy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow F&R on all your favorite social platforms!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coast's leading supplier of f...

Step into the fascinating realm of cinematography with our special guest, Anastas Michos, ASC GSC. A seasoned expert in the field, Anastas unlocks the mysteries of television and feature film cinematography, highlighting the way technology is reshaping these two distinct mediums. We navigate the landscape of artificial intelligence and its impact on the world of filmmaking, as well as the unique perspectives of different unions and guilds. In this engaging discussion, we venture into the realm ...

Join us on a riveting journey into the world of filmmaking with our esteemed guest- Markus Mentzer, the Director of Photography for 'I Think You Should Leave.' We navigate the twists and turns of this fascinating industry, exploring how cinematic gems like Pacification, Succession, The Crown, and Barry have left indelible imprints on viewers. We also touch on the intriguing shift in viewing practices during the pandemic, observing how we've turned to our phones for movie experiences. Our conver...

What if every frame of a television show could be a beautifully composed photograph? Join us as we converse with the master of visual storytelling, Crescenzo Notaralie ASC AIC, the lens behind the latest season of Star Trek: Picard. Crescencio's work is not just a series of moving images but a complex dance of light, texture and emotion that pulls you right into the narrative. We delve into his approach, from his influences and the art of photography, to the technicalities of lighting design and...

Join us for an exciting conversation with Benji Bakshi, the Director of Photography for Season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We delve into our creative processes, drawing inspiration from both internal and external sources. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the use of cutting-edge AI tools to layer additional creativity onto the work, and the effort to keep it organic and human. We also discuss the challenge of seamlessly integrating the volume with the physical set, ensuring it doesn...

Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Charlie Gruet, the director of photography for The Other Two. Charlie kicks things off by sharing his entry into the creative industry through the High Maintenance web series, revealing his experiences at festivals like South by Southwest and his transition from the documentary space to scripted work. Charlie's intriguing storytelling paints a vivid picture of navigating the ever-changing creative landscape, providing insights into how the industr...

Join me as I chat with Eigil Bryld, a hardworking Director of Photography, and we explore his recent projects – Extrapolations, The Machine, and No Hard Feelings, which had a very quick turnaround. Listen in as we share our thoughts on the writers' strike against studios, its difference from the COVID-19 situation, and the luxury of being able to refuse work. We also discuss how saying no has sometimes led to even better opportunities. We go on to discuss how Eigil's background in documentaries ...

This week's epsisode is with Luke Bryant from The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die. Our conversation starts in the realm of television filmmaking, focusing on being the head of a department and the significance of fostering a positive work environment. Luke shares his insights on managing a shared vision in television shows and discusses his experiences in projects like 'I Hate Susie'. In this engaging discussion, we also turn our attention to film aesthetics and technical considerations. Luk...

Episode 100! Thank you for being part of this amazing journey :) This weeks episode Kenny talks with cinematographer Jon Joffin, ASC about "Star Trek: Picard." Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter ⁠@kwmcmillan⁠ and give him some feed back on the show! Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coasts leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to grip and expendables, Filmtools has you covered for all your film gear needs. ...

On this episode, Kenny talks with cinematographer Joe Anderson about the series "Mrs. Davis." Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter ⁠@kwmcmillan⁠ and give him some feed back on the show! Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coasts leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to grip and expendables, Filmtools has you covered for all your film gear needs. Check out ⁠Filmtools.com⁠ for more. ProVideo Coalition is a top ne...