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Clip 1 (317k)
Stephen Burum recalls going to UCLA film school before it became fashionable, and deciding to become a cinematographer. This clip is approximately 6.5 minutes long.

Clip 2 (564k)
Stephen Burum talks about shooting the second unit work on Apocalypse Now. This clip is approximately 11 minutes long.

Clip 3 (175k)
Stephen Burum about working with Brian DePalma. This clip is approximately 3.5 minutes long.

Clip 4 (360k)
Stephen Burum talks about story telling in films vs. novels, and the emotional power of two-shots. This clip is approximately 7 minutes long.

Clip 5 (600k)
Stephen Burum talks about digital media, dilettantes and why cinematographers will always need to understand perspective. This clip is approximately 12 minutes long.

Clip 6 (201k)
Stephen Burum talks about corporate ownership of the movie business. This clip is approximately 4 minutes long.