Finding the Frame - Filming Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (feat. Dan Lausten, ASC)

About this episode

Dan Lausten discusses his collaboration with Guillermo del Toro on their latest film, Frankenstein.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Ready to take your filmmaking to the next level? As a member, you'll get access to monthly virtual group coaching, exclusive networking events, and fresh content released every week. Join today and take advantage of our Holiday Promotional Offer, the lowest price on Annual Membership we've ever offered: https://learn.filmmakersacademy.com/holiday-promotion-2025-secondary/ This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. Two-time Academy Award nominee Dan Lausten, ASC , joins Finding the Frame to discuss his legendary 30-year partnership with Guillermo del Toro and their latest masterpiece, Frankenstein . From his humble beginnings as a still photographer in Denmark to lensing blockbusters like John Wick: Chapter 4 and The Shape of Water , Lausten details how he utilizes single-source lighting to create a painterly, "Rembrandt-esque" aesthetic. He shares how he and del Toro prioritize practical effects—using real fire, rain, and massive 1:20 scale miniatures—to achieve an organic texture that digital effects simply cannot replicate. Lausten provides…

People in this episode

Guest: Dan Lausten Asc

Topics covered

• filmmaking
• cinematography
• Guillermo del Toro
• Frankenstein

Keywords

• Academy Award
• Nanlux-Nanlite Lights
• B&H
• Hollyland

Sponsors

B&H, Hollyland

Mentioned in this episode

Products: the Alexa 65, Insta360, EL Zone System Exposure Guide, Nanlux-Nanlite Lights

Books & works: Finding the Frame, Frankenstein, Academy Award, John Wick: Chapter 4, The Shape of Water

Places: Denmark

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