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Clip 1 (96k)
Stephen Lighthill remembers his transition from documentary shooter to TV and feature cinematographer, and how the cinematographer's job involves coordinating many of the crafts. This clip is approximately 2 minutes long.

Clip 2 (497k)
Stephen Lighthill talks about his involvement in key lawsuits that helped launch reforms of Hollywood guilds. This clip is approximately 10 minutes long.

Clip 3 (265k)
Stephen Lighthill talks about why DPs who understand digital technonology will do well in the future. He also speaks of the "dark side" of technology, and the importance of communication skills in the business. This clip is approximately 5.5 minutes long.

Clip 4 (233k)
Stephen Lighthill talks about "runaway production." This clip is approximately 4.5 minutes long.

Clip 5 (136k)
Stephen Lighthill talks the "good news/bad news" of today's multichannel world -- more work opportunities but lower production standards. This clip is approximately 3 minutes long.