The following
are audio excerpts from the interview with Owen Roizman conducted by Robert Fisher
and Owen's son, Eric, a camera operator. These excerpts require the Real Media
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Clip
1 (57k)
Owen Roizman talks about shooting The French Connection. This clip is approximately
1 minute long.
Clip
2 (170k)
Owen Roizman talks about shooting three comedies in a row after the French
Connection, followed by The Exorcist. This clip is approximately 3.5
minutes long.
Clip
3 (115k)
Owen Roizman talks about why he turned down feature work to focus on his commercial
production company. This clip is approximately 2.5 minutes long.
Clip
4 (282k)
Owen Roizman talks about shooting The Electric Horseman. This clip is approximately
5.5 minutes long.
Clip
5 (262k)
Eric Roizman asks his father various questions. This clip is approximately 5 minutes
long.
Clip
6 (174k)
Own Roizman explains why he thinks videotape and DVD are the most significant
technology advances for cinematographers -- the ability to study others' work.
This clip is approximately 3.5 minutes long.