Interview
with Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC
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Clip 1 (285k)
Roger Deakins recalls his early days in rural England, and going to film school. This clip is approximately 5 minutes long.Clip 2 (201k)
Roger Deakins talks about shooting a film about a mental hospital that convinced him to quit doing documentaries. This clip is approximately 4 minutes long.Clip 3 (184k)
Roger Deakins tells how he hooked up with the Coen brothers. This clip is approximately 3.5 minutes long.Clip 4 (541k)
Roger Deakins is joined by Beverly Wood from Deluxe Laboratories to discuss the method of shooting a black & white film (the upcoming Coen brother's The Man Who Wasn't There) on color stock. This clip is approximately 11 minutes long.Clip 5 (170k)
Roger Deakins talks about the deeper meaning of entertainment. This clip is approximately 3.5 minutes long.Clip 6 (201k)
Roger Deakins talks about cinema and documentaries in the context of contemporary world events. This clip is approximately 4 minutes long.