Reframed The Podcast

Author: Frame Set

Reframed is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. Hosted by Director Dylan Hahn, it offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it.
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“Work Fast and Throw Everything At It” - Benedict Spense BSC Cinematography Breakdown
Monday, 22 December, 2025

▶ Find Inspiration and develop your ideas with Frame Set:https://go.frameset.app/3Y122n4▶ About This Episode:Dylan Hahn sits down with BSC cinematographer Ben Spence to unpack the craft behind Waitrose’s four-minute Christmas film - a rom-com-inspired commercial shaped by classic references and real-world constraints. They break down camera and lens choices (Alexa 35, Zeiss Supreme Primes), using diffusion, backlight, and warm-cool color contrast to create emotional texture, plus practical techniques like shooting dusk in daylight with CTB, building soft moonlight from oversized inflatable LEDs, and lighting for three cameras at once. The conversation also touches on fast schedules, VFX support, evolving viewing habits, and why creative compromise is often what keeps the work sharp.