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Capturing Light - A Director of Photography's Podcast

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Rating
★★★★★
4.7
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15 reviews
This podcast has
167 episodes
Language
English
Date created
2018/11/24
Latest episode
2025/10/30
Average duration
39 min.
Release period
42 days

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Capturing Light Podcast is a Director of Photography’s Podcast that both inspires and educates filmmakers with cinematography tips, tools and techniques by other cinematographers from around the world. Learn about digital video and film cameras, lighting and camera equipment, the film industry, and listen to interviews with film industry professionals about their work on tv shows, commercials, films, music videos, web series, and documentaries.

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Capturing Light – Episode 168 with Daniel Cotroneo
2025/10/30
In this episode, we talk about Emerging Cinematographers Award Shooting Verticals Some technical ways to shoot verticals “Pizza Guys Vs. Vampires” Director of Photography: Daniel Cotroneo https://www.danielcotroneo.com/ flashback.pictures https://www.instagram.com/danielcotroneo https://www.instagram.com/pizzaguysvs/ @flashback_pictures Join the Community – 
Capturing Light – Episode 167 with Kira Kelly, ASC
2025/10/06
In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. HIM Some technical specs of the film. (The FLIR Camera) “Work Ligt Balance Director of Photography: Kira Kelly, ASC https://www.kirakellydp.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0446579/ https://www.instagram.com/kirakellydp/   Check out the trailer to: HIM   Check Out The BTS for HIM: Check Out The Frames from HIM:
Capturing Light – Episode 166 with Nathan Blaze
2025/09/18
In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Working as a Jack of All Trades . Run Some technical specs of the film. Director of Photography: Nathan Blaze https://www.instagram.com/nathanblazefilms/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/run-post-apocalyptic-thriller-film–2#/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafZKA_hzS7fa2d1xHf7PWoPO7WBvMfT_audWbFIQBPBpJFSLZMR0ehXG3t33Q_aem_NSL5noz4uFlvQiWRQuG5Xg   Check out the trailer to: Run Check out the Screen Grabs for: Run Join the Community – 
Capturing Light – Episode 165 with Alison Kelly
2025/08/19
In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Balancing working as a cinematographer and family. Ironheart Some technical specs of the show. Shot on Sony Venice – Anamorphic and Spherical Lenses Director of Photography: Alison Kelly https://www.alisonkelly.net/ https://www.instagram.com/abirdk/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0446170/   Check out the trailer to: Ironheart   Join the Community – 
Capturing Light – Episode 164 with Francois Dagenais, CSC
2025/07/11
In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Pre-production and creating the look of the show Smoke Some technical specs of the show. Shooting on Venice 2 and Hawk lenses Director of Photography: Francois Dagenais, CSC www.francoisdagenaisdp.com https://www.instagram.com/francoisdagenais/ Check out the trailer to: Smoke Check out the screengrabs:   Join the Community – 
Capturing Light – Episode 163 with Rick Joaquim, SASC
2025/06/27
In this episode, we talk about How music can affect your visual language. Navigating the industry. Pre-production and creating the look of the show Can You See Us? Director of Photography: Rick Joaquim, SASC https://www.rickjoaquim.com/pages/contact https://www.instagram.com/rickjoaquim/   Check out the trailer to: Can You See Us. Check out the ScreenGrabs:   Join the Community – 
Capturing Light – Episode 162 with Jonathan Nicholas
2025/06/18
In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Pre-production and creating the look of the show America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Some technical specs of the show. Director of Photography: Jonathan Nicholas https://www.jonathannicholasdp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jonathanbnicholas https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3112410/ Check out the trailer to: America’s Sweethearts. Check out the ScreenGrabs:   Ancient Optics   The Crew behind the show: https://www.instagram.com/cameragretchen https://www.instagram.com/ladycameraguy https://www.instagram.com/cassiecoker12 https://www.instagram.com/clintlealos https://www.instagram.com/savgowling?igsh=MXZheHdpaWJ2aXZtbg%3D%3D https://www.instagram.com/twopotatoproductions?igsh=MTE3eDYxMnFzOTVyaw%3D%3D https://www.instagram.com/bandit_films_   Join the Community – 
Capturing Light – Episode 161 with Eric Koretz
2025/05/26
In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Pre-production and creating the look of the show Ransom Canyon Shooting with multi cameras The collaboration between DP and Production Designer Director of Photography: Eric Koretz www.erickoretz.com https://www.instagram.com/erickoretz_dp/   Check out the trailer to: Ransom Canyon   Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Join The Direct The Photography Community
Capturing Light – Episode 160 with Pedro Gomez Millan
2025/04/26
In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Collaboration between DPs on the same show. The difference between working on television shows and feature film Daredevil: Born Again Director of Photography: Pedro Gomez Millan   https://www.pedrogomezmillan.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2960150/ https://www.instagram.com/pedrogmillan/   Check out the trailer to: Daredevil – Born Again Check out the some BTS and Stills of: Daredevil – Born Again Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Join The Direct The Photography Community
Capturing Light – Episode 159 with Christopher Ross, BSC
2025/04/17
In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Shogun Doing light studies. How he covers a scene. Director of Photography and Author: Christopher Ross, BSC https://www.christopherrossbsc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/edjibevel/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2131733/ Check out the Trailer for Shogun:   Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Join The Direct The Photography Community
Capturing Light – Episode 158 with Rob Draper, ACS
2025/04/10
In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. “A Hair in The Gate” Illuminating Cinema Director of Photography and Author: Rob Draper, ACS www.robdraperacs.com TWITTER: @rjdacs SKYPE: draperacs IMDB     Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Join The Direct The Photography Community
Capturing Light Episode 157 – with Sydney Lawson
2025/03/28
In this episode, we talk about Sydney’s Journey into the industry. Testing Lenses Working on The Holiday Club The importance of therapy. Director of Photography: Sydney Lawson https://www.sydlawson.com/ instagram: @sydlawson Rent the Holiday Club     Check out the Trailer for the Holiday Club:     Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Join The Direct The Photography Community
Capturing Light – 156 with Jay Holben
2025/03/21
In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. “The Cine Lens Manual” A Director’s Guide To Everything The importance of 156being a technician and being an artist. Director and Author: Jay Holben www.adakinpress.com www.jayholben.com instagram: @jayholben The Adakin Press site ships all over the world, we’ve sold to more than 40 countries.   Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Join The Direct The Photography Community
Capturing Light – 155 with Jammario Washington
2024/08/09
In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Film Inspiration “Work Life Balance” Director of Photography: Jammario Washington   https://www.instagram.com/itzme_mario/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7470561/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamarrio-plair-washington-724b8a78/       Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Join The Direct The Photography Community
Capturing Light – Episode 154 with Eriksen Dickens
2024/03/26
In this episode, we talk about Navigating the industry. Creating Story Driven Videos Having an agency Creating Legacy Documentary’s The importance of storytelling over tools. Cofounder and Creative Director: Eriksen Dickens www.platinumpeek.com https://www.instagram.com/platinumpeek Instagram: @eriksenwdickens https://dickensbrothers.com Linkedin: @eriksenwdickens     Check out this video from Platinum Peek:   Thank you for listening: Please let me know what you learned or thought of the show today. Subscribe to the podcast. Join The Direct The Photography Community

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4.7 out of 5
15 reviews
★★★★★
Caz Gaddis 2019/11/13
Les keeps it reel & helps you uplevel your filmIQ
I've been listening since Day 1 and love how Les doesn't look at filmmaking as per the equipment being used, rather he focuses on the ways we can mast...
★★★★★
Jay Dyer 2019/11/11
Very informative
This pod cast, hosted by Les Gaddis, is an inspiring pod cast directed toward filmmakers on various levels. His content is molded for Cinematographers...
★★★★★
Donald Evans 2018/12/15
Insightful
I found the Creating Light podcast a few days ago and I’ve already listened to 8 podcasts so far. Les Gaddis is knowledgable and entertaining. I have ...
★★★★☆
Hall Family Films 2019/01/03
Really great content in a laid back way
All the content is helpful and informative, in a laid back way that is almost relaxing to listen to. Keep it up!
★★★★★
DEF Crew 2018/12/05
Onward and Upward
Glad you’re back Les! We’re looking forward to hearing more from you. Sorry you lost all your reviews.
★★★★★
Come on weezy 2018/12/03
Loving the show
Keep up the good topics and interviews
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