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Discussions About A Career In Cinema: Ed Lachman, Cinematographer

Ed Lachman, winner of the Camerimage Golden Frog for “Carol,”  is known for his cinematic works on Sofia Coppola’s cult classic The Virgin Suicides, the critically-acclaimed Erin Brockovich, Steven Soderbergh’s The Limey and I’m Not There —the Bob Dylan biopic in which six different actors portray the many lives of the musicians. Having gotten his start in New German Cinema in the 70s, he continued building his resume with documentaries and films like True Stories starring David Byrne of the Talking Heads and Less Than Zero.

Read about his most recent accolade at Camerimage: http://bit.ly/1X7OfaQ

1:32 – Early inspirations in story telling

4:03 – Cultural influence of cinema

6:34 – Technique – color, spot reading, composition

11:33 – Working with what is available

15:15 – Character driven films

19:13 – The transition from cinematography to directing

24:32 – Finding a balance

29:15 – Strategies for collaboration and finding a common goal

35:25 – Technique on various projects

37:54 – Communication

40:45 – Colorist’s opinions and input

45:40 – Black and White