Interviews with some of the Film & TV Industry‘s top Gaffers, Lighting Designers, and lighting manufacturers. They discuss everything from lighting philosophies...
Lighting the Biggest Films: Hollywood Gaffer Jim Plannette Tells All
We’re honored to have legendary gaffer Jim Plannette join us on The Lamp Dock Podcast! With a career spanning decades and credits on iconic films like E.T., Traffic, Ocean's Eleven, and many more, Jim has shaped the way Hollywood lights its biggest productions.From working alongside legendary filmmakers to witnessing the evolution of set lighting firsthand, Jim shares unforgettable stories, industry insights, and a masterclass in cinematic lighting. Listen now and learn from one of the best in the business!
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John Gresch: On Relationships & the Advancement of ARRI's Lighting Solutions
This week on The Lamp Dock, we’re sitting down with industry legend John Gresch, former VP of Sales & Marketing at ARRI, for an exclusive deep dive into the evolution of cinematic lighting. From the game-changing ARRIMAX to the revolutionary SkyPanel, hear behind-the-scenes stories, insider insights, and the innovations that shaped how we light the big screen
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Matt Ardine, Gaffer
Matt Ardine is known for Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), Ghost in the Shell (2017) and Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019).
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Dayton Nietert, Gaffer
Dayton Nietert has been gaffing for over 35 years on iconic shows like, A Few Good Men, Birdcage, A Little Princess, A Walk in the Clouds, Xmen: The Last Stand, Crash, and Seal Team just to name a few…Dayton drops knowledge on set politics, lighting gear and takes us through some interesting set ups. Enjoy!
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Bill Silic, Gaffer
Bill Silic, gaffer and owner of Sun Lighting Services, has been in the business for over 40 years. Some of his credits include classics like Beetlejuice, Beaches, Frankie and Johnny and National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Bill shares some really fun stories of the DPs he has worked with over the years. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do.
Interviews with some of the Film & TV Industry‘s top Gaffers, Lighting Designers, and lighting manufacturers. They discuss everything from lighting philosophies & technology, to set politics, and the business of owning lighting gear.