Live Chat with Don Burgess, ASC
January 15, 2005

Don Burgess: Biography
A brief background on the cinematographer.

Live Chat Transcript
Missed the chat? Here's a complete transcript of our thoughtful session with Mr. Burgess.

The Guild Conversation
Journalist Bob Fisher talks with the cinematographer about getting started in the business, his collaborations with Robert Zemeckis and the state of the industry circa 2005.

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Articles

Aboard the Polar Express
Burgess talked with ICG Magazine in late 2004 about his ground-breaking efforts on the computer-animated film.

Skipping Christmas
ICG Magazine also caught up with the cinematographer about his experiences on the 2004 holiday film.

Does Whatever a Spider Can
Your friendly neighborhood cinematographer talks about bringing your friendly neighborhood web slinger to the big screen.

Terminator 3: He's back
Burgess sat down with ICG Magazine in 2003 to speak about his contribution to the franchise.

Talking About Cast Away
The cinematographer chronicles the two-part production of the Tom Hanks film.

Probing for a Poltergeist in What Lies Beneath
In August of 2000, Burgess gave up the ghost on how he rendered this frightful film.

Coming Home after a 20-Year Journey
The cinematographer reflects on his professional journey following the success of Forrest Gump.