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Clip 1 (141k)
Tom Del Ruth talks about growing up in Hollywood, where his father worked for Mac Sennett and changed his last name to sound fancier. This clip is approximately 3 minutes long.

Clip 2 (349k)
Tom Del Ruth talks about leaving his secure studio position in the '60s to work with Conrad Hall and other cutting-edge shooters. This clip is approximately 7 minutes long.

Clip 3 (216k)
Tom Del Ruth talks about working on Running Man and getting a rocket to fly through a hole. This clip is approximately 4 minutes long.

Clip 4 (158k)
Tom Del Ruth tells how the real White House compares with the Hollywood version. This clip is approximately 3 minutes long.

Clip 5 (310k)
Tom Del Ruth speaks about the influence of The West Wing and how its visual look is achieved. This clip is approximately 6 minutes long.

Clip 6 (207k)
Tom Del Ruth discusses how the cinematography and lighting support the writing on the The West Wing. This clip is approximately 4 minutes long.