Episodes
We go behind the scenes on the new Apple TV+ TV series Foundation with cinematographer Tico Poulakakis CSC. He describes his lighting technique, the camera and lens package used and the visual language of the show. Tico also goes on to discuss the key relationship between DoP and Production Designer, the use of practical sets and the challenges of shooting during the pandemic.
Published 12/01/21
Published 12/01/21
We go behind the scenes on the action movie 21 Bridges and the Emmy-winning TV series Westworld season 3 with BAFTA award-winning cinematographer Paul Cameron, ASC. We also have a sneak pre-view on Paul’s latest project the science fiction film Reminiscence staring Hugh Jackman which will be released on 18th August 2021.
Published 08/25/21
We go behind the scenes on Star Trek: Picard with award winning cinematographer Philip Lanyon CSC. He describes how he created the visual language of the show, why he used the Cooke Anamorphic/i SF lenses and ARRI ALEXA Mini cameras, the benefits of working with 3 different directors, and the thrill of seeing the fan’s reaction when the trailer was shown at Comic-Con.
Published 07/28/21
Cinematographer Tristan Oliver BSC takes you behind the scenes of the stop frame animated classics The Wrong Trousers, Chicken Run, Fantastic Mr Fox and ParaNorman. We discover what it was like working on Oscar winning shorts and features in the early days of Aardman Animations, his working relationship with Wes Anderson and the creative freedom he experienced at Laika when he shot ParaNorman.
Published 06/30/21
Award winning Director of Photography David Procter takes us behind the scenes on the Netflix Original The Innocents and the feature film Black Beauty starring Kate Winslet. We cover his early influences, what it’s like shooting in 8K, his approach as a cinematographer, working with horses and what it was like shooting his first Hollywood studio film.
Published 05/25/21
Award-winning cinematographer Steven Fierberg ASC talks about his work on the TV and Film version of Entourage and the multi Golden Globe award winning TV drama The Affair. He describes the “handheld look” used in the Entourage TV series which many shows later copied, eliminating the backlight, why the POV on The Affair was crucial and how he shot his favourite evening scenes in Paris for season 3.
Published 04/28/21
We go behind the scenes on the Hollywood blockbuster Wonder Woman 1984 with cinematographer Matthew Jensen ASC. He describes how he created the 1980’s look, the use of film stock, IMAX cameras, lighting, rigs and the challenges of shooting near the Smithsonian museum. Matthew also goes on to discuss in detail how he shot some of the iconic action sequences and his favourite scenes in the movie.
Published 03/24/21
We will be speaking to cinematographers and creative professionals about their contribution to the art of filmmaking. We go behind the scenes on the Hollywood blockbuster Wonder Woman 1984 with cinematographer Matthew Jensen ASC. You’ll discover what it’s like to work on Oscar winning stop-frame animated shorts and feature films with cinematographer Tristan Oliver BSC and hear how cinematographer Paul Cameron ASC discovered the city of the future for the award-winning TV series Westworld
Published 03/17/21
Visual Impact present their best of season one. With guests including Stuart Biddlecombe (The Handmaid’s Tale), Baz Idoine (Star Wars: The Mandalorian), Stephan Pehrsson BSC (Black Mirror), Kate Reid BSC (Hanna), Sashi Kissoon ( STALLED), Milos Moore (Patrick Melrose), Piotr Szkopiak and Edward Ames GBCT (The Last Witness) plus special effects guru Mark Turner.
Published 08/12/20
The Visual Impact Podcast is produced by Visual Impact and hosted by Rob Newton. In each episode we invite cinematographers and creative professionals to talk about their contribution to the art of filmmaking in the Film and TV industries. Cinematographer Baz Idoine talks about his work as Director of Photography on the live action Star Wars series The Mandalorian season one.
Published 07/14/20
The Visual Impact Podcast is produced by Visual Impact and hosted by Rob Newton. In each episode we invite cinematographers and creative professionals to talk about their contribution to the art of filmmaking in the Film and TV industries. Special effects guru Mark Turner talks about his 27-year career working on high profile Film, TV and corporate events including the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Published 06/30/20
The Visual Impact Podcast is produced by Visual Impact and hosted by Rob Newton. In each episode we invite cinematographers and creative professionals to talk about their contribution to the art of filmmaking in the Film and TV industries. Cinematographer Milos Moore talks about his early career from Downton Abbey to Patrick Melrose, Stan Lee's Lucky Man and The War of the Worlds before touching on 3 new dramas coming out in 2020. Industry, Cursed and White Lines.
Published 06/16/20
The Visual Impact Podcast is produced by Visual Impact and hosted by Rob Newton. In each episode we invite cinematographers and creative professionals to talk about their contribution to the art of filmmaking in the Film and TV industries. This is a remarkable insight into the making of an independent film on location in Eastern Europe using only one lens…the Sigma 18-35mm T2 Cine Zoom
Published 06/02/20
The Visual Impact Podcast is produced by Visual Impact and hosted by Rob Newton. In each episode we invite cinematographers and creative professionals to talk about their contribution to the art of filmmaking in the Film and TV industries. Award winning cinematographer Kate Reid BSC talks about her work on Hanna, Marcella, Press and her award-winning short Nazi Boots.
Published 05/19/20
The Visual Impact Podcast is produced by Visual Impact and hosted by Rob Newton. In each episode we invite cinematographers and creative professionals to talk about their contribution to the art of filmmaking in the Film and TV industries. Director of Photography Sashi Kissoon talks about his career highlights including the award winning feature STALLED.
Published 05/05/20
OBS Documentary self-shooter Sarah Stevenson talks about her recent work and what it’s like shooting with Sony’s new handheld camera, the Z280
Published 04/21/20
The Visual Impact Podcast is produced by Visual Impact and hosted by Rob Newton. In each episode we invite cinematographers and creative professionals to talk about their contribution to the art of filmmaking in the Film and TV industries. Stephan Pehrsson BSC discusses his work on the multi Emmy award winning Netflix series Black Mirror: Episodes USS Callister and Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too.
Published 04/07/20
The Visual Impact Podcast is produced by Visual Impact and hosted by Rob Newton. In each episode we invite cinematographers and creative professionals to talk about their contribution to the art of filmmaking in the Film and TV industries. Award winning Cinematographer Stuart Biddlecombe discusses his work on the Emmy award winning US drama The Handmaid's Tale 3.
Published 03/26/20
Cinematographer Alister Chapman fly’s in from the IBC exhibition in Amsterdam to give us the lowdown on Sony’s new full-frame 6K sensor camera the PXW-FX9
Published 03/17/20
BAFTA nominated director Piotr Szkopiak and cinematographer Edward Ames GBCT discuss the making of the award winning feature film The Last Witness
Published 03/17/20
Discover the craft behind the pictures as we explore the latest Film and TV productions on the new Visual Impact podcast. Listen to conversations with cinematographers, directors and creative professionals as they discuss their contribution to the art of filmmaking.
Published 03/17/20
Cinematographer Alister Chapman fly’s in from the IBC exhibition in Amsterdam to give us the lowdown on Sony’s new full-frame 6K sensor camera the PXW-FX9
Published 11/18/19
BAFTA nominated director Piotr Szkopiak and cinematographer Edward Ames GBCT discuss the making of the award winning feature film The Last Witness
Published 10/11/19
OBS Documentary self-shooter Sarah Stevenson talks about her recent work and what it’s like shooting with Sony’s new handheld camera, the Z280
Published 10/04/19