Interview
with John Flinn, ASC
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Clip 1 (80k)
John Flinn talks about why he chose cinematography over acting or stunt work. This clip is approximately 2 minutes long.Clip 2 (93k)
John Flinn describes getting his first break, a pilot shoot in Hawaii. This clip is approximately 2 minutes long.Clip 3 (135k)
John Flinn discusses shooting Hill Street Blues. This clip is approximately 3 minutes long.Clip 4 (170k)
John Flinn talks about working on Magnum P.I. with his childhood friend Tom Selleck. This clip is approximately 3.5 minutes long.Clip 5 (71k)
John Flinn describes how his itch to film things got him into a scrape with the police during the Watts riots. This clip is approximately 1.5 minutes long.Clip 6 (242k)
John Flinn speaks about the challenges of making Babylon 5 on a tight budget. This clip is approximately 5 minutes long.