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Clip 1 (144k)
Robert Primes speaks of growing up in the San Francisco Bay area and his solitary photographic explorations. This clip is approximately 3 minute long.

Clip 2 (84k)
Robert Primes talks about his short (one day) stint as a camera operator. This clip is approximately 1.5 minutes long.

Clip 3 (310k)
Robert Primes talks about shooting commercials and then shooting the first season of "30 Something." This clip is approximately 6.5 minutes long.

Clip 4 (195k)
Robert Primes talks about giving his camera operators creative leeway and enjoying a collaborative creative process. This clip is approximately 4 minutes long.

Clip 5 (187k)
Robert Primes talks about creative control in the digital age. This clip is approximately 4 minutes long.

Clip 6 (200k)
Robert Primes explains why cinematography is a largely unsung aspect of filmmaking. This clip is approximately 4 minutes long.