INTERVIEW: Adam White -- Director of Photography
Adam White is a graduate of Wright State University's prestigious film program. He has won multiple Emmys for his films The Restorers, Red Tail Reborn and Space Chase USA. He also won an Emmy for Best Cinematography for his work on the PBS film Generations: Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
With over 20 years of experience, Adam has worked on films, TV shows, award-winning documentaries, and commercials, large and small. Based near Cleveland, Ohio, Adam concentrates his talents as a Director of Photography with a specialty in SteadiCam. Adam is a licensed pilot and also makes a mean bowl of chili.
LINKS:
Adam White:
www.adamwhitedp.com
Turner Classics:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_...
AFI Top 100 Movies
https://www.afi.com/afis-100-years-10...
TOPICS:
00:01:07 How did you get into filmmaking?
00:04:21 Film Noir & Film History
00:13:00 Adam’s Career & Experience
00:16:07 Film School & Gaining Experience
00:19:00 “However much you’ve watched, you haven’t watched enough.”
00:23:30 The Process from Concept to Finished Product
00:28:00 Who Hires Who? Early Decisions
00:29:40 Image & Career Transitions
00:34:47 From ‘You’re hired’ to ‘That’s a wrap!’
00:37:47 Production Design
00:40:00 Lookbooks & Storyboards
00:44:22 1st Team Rehearsal & 2nd Team Role
00:46:40 How can actors make your job easier? Dolly Grips & Pump Fakes
00:53:33 Finding Your Light
00:57:40 Adam’s Shot Bucket List
01:00:50 Hemlock Films
01:06:03 Value of drama and narrative film
01:07:08 Making period-piece drama today
01:11:22 Legacy & Advice
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