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Clip 1 (180k)
Tom Ackerman explains how the Viet Nam war indirectly led to his career as a cinematographer. This clip is approximately 3.3 minutes long.

Clip 2 (262k)
Tom Ackerman explains how early MTV and music videos opened the doors to new talent. This clip is approximately 5 minutes long.

Clip 3 (134k)
Tom Ackerman explains why the DP must be both "poet and field marshall." This clip is approximately 3 minutes long.

Clip 4 (188k)
Tom Ackerman speaks about the importance of collaborating with both the production designer and costume designer. This clip is approximately 4 minutes long.

Clip 5 (200k)
Tom Ackerman says the battleground in the future will not be between digital and film. This clip is approximately 4 minutes long.