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following are audio excerpts from the interview with William Fraker
conducted by Robert Fisher and Richard Crudo. These excerpts require
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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.
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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.