Interview with William Fraker

The following are audio excerpts from the interview with William Fraker conducted by Robert Fisher and Richard Crudo. These excerpts require the Real Media plugin in order to play.

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Clip 1 (230k)
William Fraker remembers his early days, including working on the Lone Ranger and Ozzie and Harriet. This clip is approximately 4.5 minutes long.

Clip 2 (252k)
William Fraker talks about classic lighting and the glamor days of Hollywood. This clip is approximately 5 minutes long.

Clip 3 (136k)
William Fraker talks about early color filmmaking. This clip is approximately 2.5 minutes long.

Clip 4 (125k)
William Fraker talks opportunities open to today's film students.This clip is approximately 2.5 minutes long.

Clip 5 (196k)
William Fraker talks about why digital technology will not change the fundamental art of making films. This clip is approximately 4 minutes long.

Clip 6 (164k)
William Fraker talks about where digital shooting makes sense today, and where it does not. This clip is approximately 3.5 minutes long.