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Clip 1 (229k)
Wally Pfister explains how he moved from documentaries to features, and how he came to work with Robert Altman. This clip is approximately 4.5 minute long.

Clip 2 (335k)
Wally Pfister talks about getting noticed via a small picture, then meeting Chris Nolan to talk about Memento. This clip is approximately 7 minutes long.

Clip 3 (262k)
Wally Pfister talks about how the lighting in Insomnia was used to serve the storytelling. This clip is approximately 5 minutes long.

Clip 4 (262k)
Wally Pfister talks about passing up bigger budget films to work on Laurel Canyon. This clip is approximately 5 minutes long.

Clip 5 (132k)
Wally Pfister talks about being ready to shoot his first big studio picture, The Italian Job. This clip is approximately 2.5 minutes long.

Clip 6 (336k)
Wally Pfister explains the importance of color timing and quality control on prints to protect the integrity of the film. This clip is approximately 6.5 minutes long.