{"podcast":{"title":"Cinemapodgrapher","slug":"cinemapodgrapher-135836","podcast_index_feed_id":135836,"rss_url":"https://cinemapodgrapher.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://www.cinemapodgrapher.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/5/2/9/c5299f820652f6ec16c3140a3186d450/2025_artwork-20250512-i8aet6xu0z.jpg","author":"Lucas Tomoana SOC","episode_count":156,"summary":"A podcast by filmmakers. For the world. Trusted by professionals and loved by film fans around the globe, Cinemapodgrapher is your backstage pass to the stories behind the stories—and the #1 podcast for the people who make them happen. Get to know the people who craft the stories you love. Cinemapodgrapher is the definitive podcast for anyone passionate about the art and craft of filmmaking—shining a spotlight on the names in the credits: the directors, cinematographers, camera operators, technicians, actors, and creatives who bring film and television to life. Hosted by working industry professionals Lucas Tomoana SOC (L.T), Hannah Ariotti, and Josh Calder, each episode delivers insider stories from set, deep dives into career journeys, practical lessons, and the latest in filmmaking tools and technology. To find out more, visit our website www.cinemapodgrapher.com","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cinemapodgrapher-135836"},"episode":{"title":"Mortal Kombat 2 with Cinematographer Stephen Windon ACS ASC","slug":"mortal-kombat-2-with-cinematographer-stephen-windon-acs-asc","published_at":"2026-05-31T22:24:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cinemapodgrapher-135836/mortal-kombat-2-with-cinematographer-stephen-windon-acs-asc","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cinemapodgrapher-135836","url":"https://www.cinemapographer.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/cinemapodgrapher/157_export.mp3?dest-id=2102249","summary":"Stephen Windon ACS ASC has spent more than 50 years behind the camera, building a career that has taken him from the ABC in Sydney to some of Hollywood's biggest productions. A third-generation filmmaker and ACS Hall of Fame inductee, Stephen's credits include seven Fast & Furious films, Star Trek Beyond, The Gray Man, The Electric State and, most recently, Mortal Kombat 2. In Part 1 of our Mortal Kombat 2 series, Stephen joins Lucas Tomoana to discuss his remarkable career journey, the evolution of action filmmaking, and the challenges of leading large-scale productions. The conversation dives into the making of Mortal Kombat 2, including the film's fantasy-inspired visual approach, Unreal Engine previsualisation, massive practical sets, IMAX photography, anamorphic lenses, and the creative decisions behind bringing one of gaming's most iconic worlds to the screen. Powered by Sony technology. Produced by Deb Van Dieren. Hosted & edited by Lucas Tomoana SOC ACO.","meta_description":"Stephen Windon ACS ASC has spent more than 50 years behind the camera, building a career that has taken him from the ABC in Sydney to some of Hollywood's…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3861,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cinemapodgrapher-135836/episodes/mortal-kombat-2-with-cinematographer-stephen-windon-acs-asc/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cinemapodgrapher-135836/mortal-kombat-2-with-cinematographer-stephen-windon-acs-asc.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}