The Visual Impact Podcast


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Visual Impact brings you a series of podcasts dedicated to the art, craft and technology of TV and film production. Each episode contains interviews with cinematographers, directors and creative professionals about their contribution to the art of filmmaking. We also feature the latest technology and product releases in our Tech-talks episodes.

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Episodes

 

Visual Impact Podcast Season 2 Episode 7

Season 2 - EP7
Foundation - Tico Poulakakis CSC

We talk to cinematographer Tico Poulakakis CSC about his work on the new Apple TV+ TV series Foundation based on the books by Isaac Asimov.
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Visual Impact Podcast Season 2 Episode 6

Season 2 - EP6
21 Bridges & Westworld - Paul Cameron ASC

We talk to award-winning cinematographer Paul Cameron ASC about his work on the action movie 21 Bridges and the Emmy-winning TV series Westworld Season 3.
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Visual Impact Podcast Season 2 Episode 5

Season 2 - EP5
Star Trek: Picard - Philip Lanyon CSC

We talk to award-winning cinematographer Philip Lanyon CSC about his early career and his work on the sci-fi TV series Star Trek: Picard. We discover his love of the Star Trek series which began as a child, what attracted him to the film industry, his early years as an actor, how working as a Gaffer helped him when he became a DoP, the importance of his first film short Hiro which won Best Cinematography at the Leo awards and his work on the historical TV drama Frontier.
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Visual Impact Podcast Season 2 Episode 4

Season 2 - EP4
Stop frame animated classics - Tristan Oliver BSC

Cinematographer Tristan Oliver BSC takes you behind the scenes on 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.
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Visual Impact Podcast Season 2 Episode 3

Season 2 - EP3
The Innocents and Black Beauty - David Procter

In this interview we talk to David Procter about his work on the Netflix Original The Innocents starring Guy Pearce. We then briefly touch on his most recently wrapped biopic Black Beauty starring Kate Winslet and the TV movie Make Me Famous.
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Visual Impact Podcast Season 2 Episode 2

Season 2 - EP2
Entourage and The Affair - Steven Fierberg ASC

In this interview we talk to award winning cinematographer Steven Fierberg ASC about his work on the TV and Film version of Entourage and the multi Golden Globe award winning TV drama The Affair.
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Visual Impact Podcast Season 2 Episode 1

Season 2 - EP1
Wonder Woman 1984 - Matthew Jensen ASC

We go behind the scenes on the Hollywood blockbuster Wonder Woman 1984 with cinematographer Matthew Jensen ASC. We discuss how he created the 1980’s look, the use of film stock, IMAX cameras, lighting, rigs and how he shot some of the iconic action sequences and his favourite scenes in the movie.
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Visual Impact Podcast Season 2 Trailer

The Visual Impact podcast will be returning for a second season on Wednesday 24th March. It features in-depth conversations with cinematographers, directors and creative professionals about their contribution to the art of filmmaking.
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EPISODE 12
The Best of Season 1

In this episode we revisit the best bits of season 1, featuring the cinematographers who shot Star Wars: The Mandalorian, The Handmaid’s Tale, Black Mirror, The Last Witness, Patrick Melrose, Hanna and STALLED. Plus special effects guru Mark Turner. We hope you've enjoyed this season, we'll be back later in the year with season 2.
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EPISODE 11
Star Wars: The Mandalorian - Baz Idoine

Cinematographer Baz Idoine discusses his work on the live action Star Wars series The Mandalorian season one.

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EPISODE 10
My life in special effects - Mark Turner

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.
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EPISODE 9
Downton Abbey, Patrick Melrose, Stan Lee's Lucky Man and The War of the Worlds - Milos Moore

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.
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EPISODE 8
Shooting an entire movie with one lens - Ogy Stoilov

This is a remarkable insight into the making of a low budget independent film on location in Eastern Europe using only one lens…the Sigma 18-35mm T2 Cine Zoom.
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EPISODE 7
Hanna, Marcella and Press - Kate Reid BSC

Award winning cinematographer Kate Reid BSC talks about her work on Hanna, Marcella, Press and her award-winning short Nazi Boots.

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EPISODE 6
STALLED - Sashi Kissoon

Director of Photography Sashi Kissoon talks about his career highlights including the award winning feature STALLED.

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EPISODE 5
Shooting OBS Docs - Sarah Stevenson

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.
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EPISODE 4
Black Mirror - Stephan Pehrsson BSC

In this interview Stephan will focus on the two episodes of Black Mirror he shot as DoP; Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too and USS Callister which won four Emmy Awards.
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EPISODE 3
The Handmaid's Tale - Stuart Biddlecombe

Award winning Cinematographer Stuart Biddlecombe discusses his work on the Emmy award winning US drama The Handmaid's Tale season 3.
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EPISODE 2
First look at Sony’s new camera the PXW-FX9 - Alister Chapman

Cinematographer Alister Chapman flies in from the IBC exhibition in Amsterdam to give us the lowdown on Sony’s new full-frame 6K sensor camera the PXW-FX9.
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EPISODE 1
The Last Witness - Piotr Szkopiak and Edward Ames GBCT

BAFTA nominated director Piotr Szkopiak and cinematographer Edward Ames GBCT discuss the making of the award winning feature film The Last Witness.
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Visual Impact Podcast Trailer

The Visual Impact podcast - exploring the craft behind the pictures of the latest Film and TV productions.
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