Lamp Dock
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<p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 15, 2026
Interview with Gaffer Dessie Coale
<p>Lamp Dock by MACCAM welcomes gaffer Dessie Coale for a thoughtful, funny, and deeply human conversation with Michael Kelly about building a career in film and television lighting.</p><p>In this episode, Dessie shares her path from a small town in Southern Illinois to working as a gaffer in Los Angeles, including the early risks, career pivots, mentors, and set experiences that shaped her work. She talks about moving to LA, getting her union days, working on shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Matlock, Tiny Beautiful Things, I Love LA, and other film and television projects that helped define her career.</p><p>Dessie and Michael also dig into the real work behind gaffing: prep, lighting choices, LED vs. tungsten, working with DPs, managing budgets, negotiating with production, building crews, imposter syndrome, and the emotional realities of leadership on set.</p><p>More than a technical conversation, this episode explores what it means to create a healthy crew culture, mentor the next generation, stay visible in the industry, and lead with both skill and humanity.</p><p>Topics include:</p><p>• Dessie Coale’s journey into film and television lighting</p><p>• Moving from Atlanta to Los Angeles</p><p>• Getting union days and building a career from the ground up</p><p>• Transitioning from electrician and best boy to gaffer</p><p>• Working with DPs, crews, and production teams</p><p>• LED lighting, tungsten, color quality, and fixture choices</p><p>• Prep, budgets, gear, and problem-solving on set</p><p>• Leadership, mentoring, visibility, and crew culture</p><p>• Imposter syndrome in the film industry</p><p>• The importance of relationships in production</p><p>If you work in film, television, lighting, grip and electric, cinematography, production, or just love hearing real stories from working professionals behind the camera, this episode offers an honest look at craft, career, and community.</p><p>#TheLampDock #MACCAM #DessieCoale #MichaelKelly #Gaffer #FilmLighting #Cinematography #SetLighting #GripAndElectric #WomenInFilm #FilmProduction #TelevisionProduction #BehindTheScenes #FilmIndustry #LEDLighting #TungstenLighting #CrewCulture #Mentorship #Filmmaking #Gaffers</p>
August 20, 2025
Mission Impossible: Gaffers, Martin Smith and Lee Eldred
<p>On this episode of Lamp Dock, we sit down with two legends of the lighting world—Martin Smith and Lee Eldred—whose partnership has taken them from the early days at Harry Potter all the way to the wild extremes of Mission Impossible. With over 25 years working together, they share how a rental house apprenticeship turned into a global career—rigging cliffside lights in Norway, defrosting generators in the Arctic, and diving 30 meters deep for underwater scenes. But at the heart of it all? Loyalty, laughter, and a relentless passion for the craft.</p>
June 1, 2025
Top NYC Gaffer: John Alcantara
Gaffer John Alcantara recounts his inspiring journey into film lighting, detailing his early struggles, creative problem-solving on major projects, and the evolving craft in the age of LED in this interview.
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- What is Lamp Dock?
<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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