Cinematographer

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Presents

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"To an aspiring director of photography I would like to say, try to learn his craft before he attempts it. In other words, to learn everything that he can, to make sure that he has all the answers that are going to come at him, because they will come at him." - Joseph M. Wilcots, Director of Photography

Who talked about this profession

John Bartley

John Bartley on the importance of the camera operator (and other camera crew)

01:21

John Bartley on the responsibilities of a Director of Photography

02:45

Wade Bingham

Wade Bingham on the job of a camera operator/cinematographer on a news program or documentary series

03:25

Haskell Boggs

Haskell Boggs on new filming techniques that came about during the run of Bonanza

01:14

Haskell Boggs on learning to deal with the smaller sized television screen during his time was director of photography on Bonanza

01:45

Haskell Boggs on acting as director of photography for the Bonanza episode "Bushwhacked," and on the importance of a director of photography knowing the script

03:31

Haskell Boggs on dealing with the weather and daylight when working on location on Bonanza

01:49

Haskell Boggs on how cinematography techniques changed during his time on Bonanza and moving to the Warner Bros. set

01:23

Haskell Boggs on the differences between shooting for television and shooting features and on working with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope

02:57

Haskell Boggs on advice to aspiring directors of photography

02:21

George Spiro Dibie

George Spiro Dibie on how being a gaffer helps cinematographers

00:34

George Spiro Dibie on making suggestions for D.P.s on various shows

00:35

George Spiro Dibie on telling actors to show audience 3/4 and not open up entirely - different from stage acting

00:57

George Spiro Dibie on the challenges of lighting women

01:08

George Spiro Dibie on the difference between cinematographer and director of photography

01:11

Gerald Perry Finnerman

Gerald Finnerman on the role of a director of photography

01:51

Thomas Del Ruth

Thomas Del Ruth on his style of communication and his early projects as a cameraman

01:50

Joseph M. Wilcots

Joseph M. Wilcots on the challenges of lighting Roots

03:54

Joseph M. Wilcots on depth of field and selective focus when shooting, and the use of filters

05:47

Joseph M. Wilcots on technological innovations during his career, and on working with a crew

05:46

Joseph M. Wilcots on advice to an aspiring cinematographer

01:04

Joseph M. Wilcots on his philosophy for dealing with crews and directors

02:22

Joseph M. Wilcots on his advice to aspiring Directors of Photography

00:58

Ben Wolf

Ben Wolf on the role of a cinematographer in television

05:06

Ben Wolf on how the television cinematographer works with the lighting director

01:55

Ben Wolf on the television cinematographer working with the director

03:37

Ben Wolf on cinematographers working with assistant directors and stage managers

02:27

Ben Wolf on cinematographers establishing a look for a show with lighting directors

02:19

Ben Wolf on shot composition

02:44

Ben Wolf on advice to someone starting out in the cinematography business

02:32

Ben Wolf on how cinematography has changed

01:42

Ben Wolf on then-recent technological developments for cameras and then-current cinematography

02:16

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