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| 166: "City of Dreams" DP Trevor Roach | 21 Nov 2024 | 01:11:53 | |
This week we've got the lovely Trevor Roach on the program to talk about his work on the feature film "City of Dreams"! Enjoy! Visit https://www.frameandrefpod.com for everything F&R https://www.patreon.com/frameandrefpod 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. ProVideo Coalition is a top news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. | |||
| 165: "The Old Man" DP Jules O'Loughlin, ASC, ACS | 14 Nov 2024 | 01:26:32 | |
This week I'm absolutely honored to have Jules O'Loughlin, ASC ACS on the program to talk about his work on the Hulu show "The Old Man" (among other things). Enjoy! Visit https://www.frameandrefpod.com for everything F&R https://www.patreon.com/frameandrefpod 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. ProVideo Coalition is a top news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. | |||
| 156: "Jim Henson: Idea Man" DPs Igor Martinovic & Vanja Cernjul | 22 Aug 2024 | 01:10:00 | |
A rare two-fer! We've got Igor Martinovic & Vanja Cernjul on the pod to talk about their work on Jim Henson: Idea Man! Igor and Vanja not only grew up together but have some INSANELY good projects under their respective belts (House of the Dragon, Dr. Death, Crazy Rich Asians, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the new Black, 30 Rock, House of Cards, Man on Wire, Tillman all kinds of amazing projects) so this is one you won't wanna miss! Visit https://www.frameandrefpod.com for everything F&R https://www.patreon.com/frameandrefpod 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. ProVideo Coalition is a top news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. | |||
| 66: "Russian Doll S2" DP Ula Pontikos, BSC | 11 Aug 2022 | 01:32:14 | |
On todays episode Kenny talks with cinematographer Ula Pontikos, BSC about season 2 of "Russian Doll." Ula is nominated for a Prime Time Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series. Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 65: "The Flight Attendant" Director Jennifer Phang | 04 Aug 2022 | 01:04:19 | |
Welcome to another episode of the Frame & Reference podcast, this week Kenny talks with Jennifer Phang about directing a few episodes of the second season of "The Flight Attendant." Jennifer has directed a number of episodes for different shows including “The Boys”, “Riverdale”, & “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 64: "Candy" DP Simon Dennis, BSC | 28 Jul 2022 | 01:26:48 | |
Welcome to another episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast! This week, Kenny talks with cinematographer Simon Dennis, BSC about the Hulu series "Candy." Some of Simons other credits include "American Crime Story", "The Politician", and a number of episodes of "Peaky Blinders." Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more!
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| 63: "Ozark" DP Eric Koretz | 21 Jul 2022 | 01:11:24 | |
Welcome back to the Frame & Reference podcast, this week Kenny talks with cinematographer Eric Koretz about shooting 4 episodes of the last season of "Ozark." Eric is a graduate of AFI and in this episode goes into some of the nitty gritty of lighting on "Ozark" and much more! Enjoy the episode. Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 62: "The Flight Attendant" Director Pete Chatmon | 30 Jun 2022 | 01:11:00 | |
On todays episode Kenny talks with director Pete Chatmon about the HBO MAX series "The Flight Attendant." Pete has a long list of credits including episodes of "Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia", "Black-ish" and "You" to name just a few. Enjoy the episode! Check out Petes podcast "Lets Shoot!" Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 61: "The Rookie" DP Johanna Coelho | 24 Jun 2022 | 01:18:32 | |
On todays episode Kenny talks with cinematographer Johanna Coelho about "The Rookie." Johanna has shot a number of series including "Killer Siblings" and "Ready Set Style." She also dives into an interesting way that she uses graduated ND filters that leaves Kennys jaw on the ground so make sure to listen! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 60: "Wasteland" DP Neal Broffman | 16 Jun 2022 | 01:22:08 | |
On todays episode Kenny talks with cinematographer Neal Broffman about the mini series “Wasteland." Neal is a documentary filmmaker who has shot films around the world including covering global health stories across East Africa, Asia, and South America. Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 59: "Grace & Frankie" DPs Gale Tattersall & Luke Miller | 09 Jun 2022 | 01:18:01 | |
On todays episode Kenny talks with Gale Tattersall & Luke Miller, the cinematographers of "Grace & Frankie.” Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 58: "Lover Beloved", "Shouting Down Midnight" & "Mama Bears" DP Amy Bench (SXSW Selects) | 02 Jun 2022 | 01:18:56 | |
On todays episode Kenny talks with cinematographer Amy Bench about not one, not two but THREE films that she shot that debuted at SXSW this year. Pretty impressive creator and well worth the listen! Enjoy the episode. Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 57: ASC Museum Curator Steve Gainer, ASC ASK | 27 May 2022 | 02:02:04 | |
On todays episode of the Frame & Reference podcast, Kenny talks with Steve Gainer, ASC ASK about his role as the curator of the ASC Museum. This is a cool episode with some amazing stories so make sure to enjoy! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 155: "Mind Body Spirit" DP Blake Horn | 15 Aug 2024 | 01:03:34 | |
This week we're privileged to have Blake Horn on the program to talk about his work on Mind Body Spirit! Visit https://www.frameandrefpod.com for everything F&R https://www.patreon.com/frameandrefpod 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. ProVideo Coalition is a top news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. | |||
| 56: "American Underdog" DP Kristopher Kimlin | 19 May 2022 | 01:23:21 | |
On todays episode, Kenny talks with cinematographer Kristopher Kimlin about the the film "American Underdog." The film tells the story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star. Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 55: "The Afterparty" DP Carl Herse | 12 May 2022 | 00:47:28 | |
On this weeks episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast Kenny talks with cinematographer Carl Here about the Apple TV+ show "The Afterparty." You might also know Carl from his work on shows like "Barry", "Black Monday", and "The Last Man on Earth." Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 54: "Parks and Recreation" DP Tom Magill | 05 May 2022 | 01:30:18 | |
On this weeks episode of the podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Tom Magill. Tom has shot a number of amazing TV series including "Parks and Recreation", "Angie Tribeca", "Saved by the Bell" & "Atypical." Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 53: "A Lot of Nothing" DP John Rosario (SXSW Select) | 29 Apr 2022 | 01:15:50 | |
On this weeks episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer John Rosario about the film "A Lot of Nothing." In this conversation Kenny and John talk about the film, which recently premiered at SXSW, as well as Johns path into the industry and how he went from studying to be a civil engineer to becoming a talented DP. Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 52: "The Kominsky Method" DP Jaime Reynoso | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:05:30 | |
On this weeks episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with "The Kominsky Method" cinematographer Jaime Reynoso. You likely know Jaime from his work on a number of series including "Snowpiercer", "Bloodline", and "Ballers." Jaime was also nominated for an ASC award for his work on "The Kominsky Method." Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 51: "Power of the Dog" DP Ari Wegner, ACS | 14 Apr 2022 | 01:28:49 | |
On this weeks podcast Kenny talks with Oscar Nominated "Power of the Dog" cinematographer Ari Wegner, ACS. In addition to her work on “Power of the Dog”, Ari also shot “In Fabric”, “Lady Macbeth” and “Stray.” Enjoy the episodes! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 50: "Being the Ricardos" DP Jeff Cronenweth, ASC | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:22:14 | |
Welcome to another episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast! This week Kenny talks with legendary cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth, ASC about the Oscar Nominated film "Being the Ricardos." You likely know Jeff from his work on films such as "Fight Club", "Gone Girl", "The Social Network" & "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." This is a killer episode, so enjoy! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 49: DP Kaity Williams | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:28:38 | |
Welcome back to the podcast! This week Kenny talks with cinematographer Kaity Williams. Kaity is an active member of the American Society of Cinematographers Motion Imaging Technology Council Lens Committee and has been featured several times in American Cinematographer magazine. In this episode Kenny & Kaity talk about some of her complex car cinematography as well as her journey into the industry. Enjoy! Check out Kaity on instagram. Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 48: "Belfast" DP Haris Zambarloukos, BSC, GSC | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:15:40 | |
Welcome to another episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast. This week, Kenny talks with cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos, BSC, GSC about the Oscar Nominated film "Belfast." Some of Haris's other credits include "Thor", "Murder on the Orient Express" and "Death on the Nile." Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 47: "Dramaworld" Season 2 DP Brian Rigney Hubbard | 17 Mar 2022 | 01:22:28 | |
Welcome back to the Frame & Reference Podcast! This week Kenny talks with cinematographer Brian Rigney Hubbard about the show "Dramaworld." "Dramaworld" follows a 20 year old college student who is obsessed with Korean Dramas who, through a twist of fate, is sucked into her smartphone and into her favorite K-Drama. "Dramaworld" is streaming for free on IMDb TV so check it out if you are interested. Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 154: "Quiet on Set" DP Victor Tadashi Suarez | 08 Aug 2024 | 01:08:06 | |
This week I've got the wonderful Victor Tadashi Suarez on the program to talk about this work on the explosive documentary "Quiet on Set".
Enjoy!
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| 46: DP Joey Fameli of Adam Savage's Tested YouTube Channel | 10 Mar 2022 | 01:31:25 | |
Welcome to another episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast. This week, Kenny talks with cinematographer Joey Fameli about his journey into the industry and about working with Adam Savage as his DP & content producer for the Tested YouTube channel. Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 44: "The Princess Switch 3" DP Fernando Arguelles, ASC AEC | 24 Feb 2022 | 01:16:12 | |
On todays episode, Kenny talks to cinematographer Fernando Arguelles, ASC AEC about the Netflix film "The Princess Switch 3." Some of Fernando's credits include episodes of "Fear the Walking Dead", "Swamp Thing", "Hemlock Grove" and "Prison Break." Kenny and Fernando dive into the challenges of switching styles from darker, heavier projects likes those listed above to a lighter RomCom like "The Princess Switch 3" for Netflix. Its a great episode so enjoy! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 43: "Power of the Dog" Production Designer Grant Major | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:12:50 | |
On this weeks episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with Oscar Winning production designer Grant Major about his work on the Oscar Nominated film "Power of the Dog." Grant has had a fascinating career having worked on films such as "King Kong" and the "Lord of the Rings" Trilogy, he won his Oscar for Production Design on "The Return of the King." Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 42: "You Go Girl! " DP Tyler Maddox (Sundance Select) | 10 Feb 2022 | 01:08:56 | |
On this weeks episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Tyler Maddox about the Sundance Film Festival "You Go Girl!" Like Kenny, Tyler is a Canon C500 MKII shooter so they spend some time talking about shooting with that camera as well as Tylers transition from a photographer to cinematographer. Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 41: "Chaperone" DP Jordan T. Parrott (Sundance Select) | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:55:56 | |
Welcome back to Frame & Reference. This week, Kenny talks with cinematographer Jordan T. Parrott about the Sundance short "Chaperone." The short film follows an unnamed figure who picks up a young man in his car. As the two drive together, and settle into an austere rental house in the country, the details of their arrangement become guttingly clear. In this episode Kenny and Jordan, of course, talk about the film but also dive into simple lighting techniques and about Jordans time as a gaffer. Over all its an interesting & educational conversation! Enjoy :) Follow Kenny on twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 40: "God's Country" DP Andrew Wheeler (Sundance Select) | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:59:08 | |
Welcome to another episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast. This week, Kenny talks with cinematographer Andrew Wheeler about the Sundance Film Festival film "God's Country." The film follows a grieving college professor (Thandiwe Newton) who confronts two hunters she catches trespassing on her property and is drawn into an escalating battle of wills with catastrophic consequences. Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 39: Tommy Jackson, Creator of "Last of Us: Ellie's Revenge" | 20 Jan 2022 | 01:22:16 | |
Welcome back to another episode of the Frame & Reference podcast! Today, Kenny is talking to Tommy Jackson, the creator of "Last of Us: Ellie's Revenge." Adapted from the extremely popular "Last of Us" video game franchise, "Last of Us: Ellie's Revenge" has racked up more than a million views on YouTube. In this episode, Kenny and Tommy talk about the process of creating a fan short, the struggles of creating in the traditional Hollywood system and about the gear they use to create. Enjoy the episode! Check out "Last of Us: Ellie's Revenge" here. Follow Tommy on Youtube Follow Kenny on twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 38: "Julia" and "Fauci" DP Claudia Raschke | 13 Jan 2022 | 01:47:14 | |
On todays episode of the Frame & Reference podcast, Kenny talks to cinematographer Claudia Raschke about the documentaries "Julia" and "Fauci." You might also know Claudia from her work on films like "RBG" and "Coup 53." Claudia is a fellow Canon C500 MKII shooter, like Kenny, so make sure to listen if you are into some camera talk! See more of Claudias work on her Website and on her IMDb Follow Kenny on twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 37: "Titans" & "The Lost Symbol" DP Boris Mojsovski, ASC CSC | 06 Jan 2022 | 01:20:55 | |
Welcome to Season 2 of Frame & Reference and Happy New Year! On this first episode of 2022, Kenny talks with cinematographer Boris Mojsovski, ASC CSC. You might now Boris from his work on the HBO Max series "Titans", the SyFy show "12 Monkeys" and the Peacock series "The Lost Symbol." Enjoy the episode! Follow Kenny on twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 35: "Passing" DP Edu Grau, ASC AEC | 05 Nov 2021 | 01:19:52 | |
On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Edu Grau, ASC AEC about the new film “Passing." Some of Edu’s credits including “The Way Back”, “A Single Man” and “Buried.””Passing” is now playing in theaters and on Netflix so make sure to check it out! Follow Kenny on twitter @kwmcmillan 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 153: "Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story" DP Lucas Joseph | 01 Aug 2024 | 01:01:13 | |
This week I'm pleased to have Lucas Joseph on to talk about the work he did bringing Sister Nancy's story to life in the film "Bam Bam" which recently premiered at Tribeca. Enjoy! Visit www.frameandrefpod.com for everything F&R You can now support Frame & Reference directly on Patreon! 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. ProVideo Coalition is a top news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. | |||
| 34: "Lakewood" DP John Brawley, ACS | 14 Oct 2021 | 01:09:57 | |
On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer John Brawley, ACS about LAKEWOOD staring Naomi Watts. In this episode, John goes into his journey to becoming a DP as well as shooting LAKEWOOD with the BlackMagic 12k. John built a reputation as one of Australia’s most talented, innovative and collaborative Directors of Photography before relocating to the US where he’s continued to build on that reputation, working nonstop on projects including Apple’s critically acclaimed hit series THE MORNING SHOW starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell; the highly praised Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult led period dramedy THE GREAT for Hulu/MRC, and NBC’s upcoming true-crime limited series THE THING ABOUT PAM starring Renée Zellweger. In 2017, John arrived in the US to shoot the USA drama series QUEEN OF THE SOUTH starring Alice Braga. Fox’s first year medical drama THE RESIDENT immediately followed – he also shot Season 2 and made his directorial debut on the series. Other recent credits include the Fox pilot GONE BABY GONE for director Phillip Noyce; the Syfy/UCP series HUNTERS for producer Gale Anne Hurd and Matchbox Pictures; and THE BEAUTIFUL LIE, a contemporary retelling of ANNA KARENINA, starring Sarah Snook, for ABC Television (now on Hulu), which received considerable critical and audience acclaim and earned him an AACTA nomination for Best Cinematography in Television. John began his career shooting many of Australia’s most beloved series including PUBERTY BLUES, where he used a ground breaking mix of cutting edge technology and period lenses to achieve the 70’s era look; the first six seasons of the award winning dramedy OFFSPRING; the well-known UNDERBELLY series; political drama PARTY TRICKS; and THE WARRIORS for acclaimed Australian producer Robert Connolly, amongst many others. Other feature credits include 100 BLOODY ACRES starring Angus Sampson and Damon Herriman, cult favorite LAKE MUNGO and THE PERFECT HOST, starring David Hyde Pierce, which premiered at Sundance prior to its US release. John graduated with an MA from the prestigious Australian Film Television and Radio School and received his ACS (Australian Cinematographers Society) Accreditation earlier this year. He is a dual Australian/US citizen. 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 31: "What Drives Us" DP Jessica Young | 26 Aug 2021 | 01:33:18 | |
On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Jessica Young about the Amazon Coda Collection film "What Drives Us." Directed by Dave Grohl, "What Drives Us" follows young bands RadKey and Starcrawler who are taking on the world one town at a time, while also telling stories of the biggest artists in the music industry, recalling the romance and adventure, as well as the insanity and chaos, of their own time on the road. Jessica was the DP on films such as “Two Distant Strangers” & “Stephen Vs. The Game” and for the series “Religion of Sports.” Enjoy the episode! 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 30: "Dick Johnson Is Dead” Director Kristen Johnson | 19 Aug 2021 | 01:16:25 | |
On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with director Kristen Johnson about her film "Dick Johnson Is Dead." Kristen is an accomplished, multi-talented documentary filmmaker with credits such as “Cameraperson”, “Deadline” & “The Above.” Make sure to check out “Dick Johnson Is Dead” now streaming on Netflix! 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 29: "Down with the King" Director Diego Ongaro & DP Danny Vecchione | 12 Aug 2021 | 01:16:14 | |
On todays episode of the Frame & Reference podcast, Kenny talks with director Diego Ongaro & cinematographer Danny Vecchione about the Cannes Film Festival select "Down with the King." In "Down with the King", a famous rapper (played by Freddie Gibbs), disillusioned with the music industry and the pressures of being a celebrity, leaves the city and his career behind to find himself in a small-town farming community. Diego Ongaro is a French director living in rural Connecticut. After directing children’s programs for French television in his early 20’s, he wrote and directed four acclaimed short films. "Bob and the Trees", his first feature film, had its world premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, won the top prize at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic and screened in more than 20 international festivals. "Down with the King" is his second feature film. Danny Vecchione is a Brooklyn, NY based cinematographer, "Down with the King" is the second feature collaboration between Ongaro and Vecchione, the first being "Bob and the Trees." Other projects Vecchione has shot are "Amira and Sam", released by Drafthouse Pictures (with a Mondo poster!), "Kinyarwanda", the Audience Award Winner at Sundance, and the documentary series "Raw Craft", sponsored by Balvenie, featuring Anthony Bourdain. He has an MFA from the NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a focus in cinematography. 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| Lens Month: Atlas Lens Co. | 29 Jul 2021 | 01:17:50 | |
In this episodes, Kenny talks with Dan Kanes (CEO and co-founder) & Daniel Lewis (Atlas lens tech) of Atlas Lens Co. Throughout the episode, Kenny and the Dan’s talk about their journey into the industry, the influence of skate videos and the founding of Atlas. Enjoy the episode! If you haven't checked out Atlas hit this link! Check them out on social @atlaslensco 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| Lens Month: Jay Holben, ASC | 22 Jul 2021 | 01:06:57 | |
Welcome to our fourth, and final, episode of Lens Month! To round out the series, Kenny talks with cinematographer, producer and director Jay Holben, ASC. Jay has had a storied career including directing “Before the Dawn” and episodes of “Strange Events.” He was also the DP of “Mothman” and “Black Tar Road.” Outside of his work on set, Jay is an Associate member of the ASC and the co-chair of the ASC Motion Imaging Technology Council Lens Committee. He is also a contributing technical editor for American Cinematographer Magazine and a faculty instructor for the Global Cinematography Institute. As Kenny says in the episode, Jay is a Master of Many and is a total wealth of knowledge so make sure to listen to the full episode! For more on Jay, check out his website 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| Lens Month: Tokina Cinema Senior Vice President Ryan Avery | 15 Jul 2021 | 00:59:48 | |
Its week three of lens month and this today we have a fantastic conversation with Tokina Cinemas SVP Ryan Avery. Ryan has had an illustrious career in the industry including founding Veydra and co-founding LensFinder.com. In this conversation, Kenny and Ryan dive deep into the technical aspects of the lens industry as well as the art of cinematography. Enjoy the episode! Check out Tokina's website and follow them on instagram at @tokinacinemausa 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| Lens Month: Zero Optik's Founder Alex Nelson | 08 Jul 2021 | 01:05:07 | |
Welcome to our second episode of Lens Month! This week, Kenny talks with Alex Nelson of Zero Optik. Zero Optik is a Los Angeles based firm that specializes in modifying and customizing lenses for cinematography. Recently, Zero Optik rehoused the Canon Rangefinder lenses for Zack Snyder’s zombie thriller “Army of the Dead” which helped to give the film its distinct vintage look. In this podcast, Kenny and Alex dive into some nerdy lens talk and also touch on some insider info on the lens industry. We think you're going to like this one so sit back and enjoy! Check out Zero Optik’s website here Follow them on Instagram at @zerooptik 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| Lens Month: Chief Engineer of Duclos Lenses Matthew Duclos | 01 Jul 2021 | 01:04:28 | |
Welcome to Lens Month! On the first episode of this month long series, Kenny talks with Matthew Duclos from Duclos Lenses. Matthew is the "Chief Lens Geek" and Chief Engineer at Duclos Lenses and has spent his life servicing, refining, selling, manufacturing, and collecting cinema lenses from around the world. In this podcast, Kenny and Matthew go deep into lens tech so if you are into nerdy cinema talk this is the podcast for you! Check out Duclos Lenses website and give them a follow on social @ducloslenses 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 23: “The Boys” DP Dan Stoloff | 24 Jun 2021 | 01:14:20 | |
Welcome to another episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast! This week, Kenny talks with cinematographer Dan Stoloff about the hit Amazon Originals show “The Boys.” You likely know Dan from his work on films such as “Screen Door Jesus” and “Miracle” as well as shows like “Amazing Stories”, “Suits”, and “The Americans.” Enjoy the episode! 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 152: "Prom Dates" DP Bradford Lipson | 25 Jul 2024 | 01:02:14 | |
This week we've got the wonderful Bradford Lipson here to talk about his work on Hulu's "Prom Dates", as well as shooting "House", the HD revolution, his time as a gaffer, and a bunch more! Enjoy! Visit www.frameandrefpod.com for everything F&R You can now support Frame & Reference directly on Patreon! 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. ProVideo Coalition is a top news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. | |||
| 22: “Pretend It's A City” DP Ellen Kuras, ASC | 17 Jun 2021 | 01:10:27 | |
On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with Ellen Kuras, ASC about the new Netflix series “Pretend It’s A City.” Ellen is an Oscar nominated and Emmy winning filmmaker with credits such as “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”, “The Betrayal” and “P.O.V.” She has also directed episodes of “The Umbrella Academy”, “Catch-22”, “Ozark”, and “Legion.” Make sure to check out her full IMDb and give “Pretend It’s A City” a watch on Netflix! 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more! | |||
| 20: “Shiva Baby” DP Maria Rusche | 10 Jun 2021 | 01:01:31 | |
On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast, Kenny talks with cinematographer Maria Rusche about the SXSW 2020 select “Shiva Baby.” Maria has shot 2 seasons of the Showtime series “Couples Therapy” and is about to debut the film “Dating and New York” at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Maria is also an adjunct professor at the NYU Tisch School of Arts where she teaches cinematography. Enjoy the episode! Make sure to check out Maria’s website and follow her on social @mariaruschedp 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. | |||
| 19: “Halston” DP Tim Ives, ASC | 03 Jun 2021 | 01:07:05 | |
On todays episode of the Frame & Reference Podcast Kenny talks with cinematographer Tim Ives, ASC about the new Netflix series “Halston.” New to Netflix, “Halston” tells the story of a man who leverages his single, invented name into a worldwide fashion empire that's synonymous with luxury, sex, status and fame, literally defining the era. Outside of this series, you likely recognize Tim name from his work on series such as “Stranger Things”, “House of Cards” and “Manifest.” Enjoy the episode and make sure to check out “Halston” now streaming on Netflix! 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 news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. | |||