Interview with Bill Roe, ASC

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Clip 1 (113k)
Bill Roe talks about lighting challenges on the The X-Files. This clip is approximately 2:5 minutes long.

Clip 2 (108)
Bill Roe speaks about lighting for effect versus lighting for exposure. This clip is approximately 2 minutes long.

Clip 3 (77k)
Bill Roe talks about working with Michael Ritchie who never used video assist while directing his films. This clip is approximately 1.5 minutes long.

Clip 4 (247)
What it was like working on a pressure-cooker show such as The X-Files. This clip is approximately 5 minutes long.

Clip 5 (119)
Bill Roe explains how, with digital technology, things will change but also remain the same. This clip is approximately 2.5 minutes long.