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Adam Kimmel DP | Call 929-323-4441 Red State Blue State Adam Kimmel director of photography "It’s not the typical way to shoot a live stand-up show. Usually you want the versatility of zooms but my feeling was that the content and style of what Colin was doing and what the show is about lends itself to staging it with him much closer to and surrounded by the audience and with a more fixed and observational camera style. Because of that and the benefit of the shallower focus, I took the chance on limiting us without the flexibility of zooms." - Adam Kimmel, ASC adamkimmelasc.wordpress.com/ https://flic.kr/p/2im3qJy

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"This wasn't an easy decision. I knew it would make my job more difficult. Still, given the available local options, I took on the extra work and was able to manage the image control myself. I think all the years of working in film and the photochemical process with labs gave me the skills needed to do much more of the work in-camera and with lighting. Even when I have a great DIT on my crew, I still tend to work that way." But Kimmel said that when working with a DIT, he enjoys collaborating with them to achieve a specific look. "I prefer going to the DIT, outlining my vision of the scene, and getting them fully on board. I then also ask that we control what gets seen on all the monitors to maintain that vision," expressed Kimmel. Remarking that on commercials, "clients usually have concerns that I've already heard in pre-production and have taken into account in making the choices I've made. I also think this process of sometimes having many diff

Adam Kimmel, DP On Panel at NAB

Throughout his appearance in the NAB Show, Adam Kimmel, ASC, shared his ideas on the crucial part played by the Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) on any given set. He explained his experiences as a director of photography and shared tales he has found himself through the years. Read further here: Adam Kimmel DP. Balancing the visual and creative aspirations with all the logistical and financial limitations are a few of the most difficult challenges that Directors of Photography (DPs) have faced throughout their careers. The conflict between saving the manufacturing money or looking to capture the choices made as well as the picture can feel as they are compromising the other or one. Part of what defines a successful DP is the way they respond to those challenges, the way they utilize their expertise and the resources at their disposal to overcome these barriers without compromises made to both end. This was one of the primary topics discussed throughout Kimmel’s visit at the NAB Sho

Adam Kimmel Director of Photography New York NY | Call 929-323-4441

Adam Kimmel Director of Photography New York NY | Call 929-323-4441 Adam Kimmel, Director Of Photography, Explores Innovation In Comedy Shows In a recent interview, Adam Kimmel, ASC, revealed an unusual approach he took in one of his most recent shoots, a CNN / Netflix comedy show. Kimmel, A well respected Cinematographer (Director of Photography (DOP/DP) for many years, is always happy to share his perspective and the benefit of his experience with his peers and students. Learn more about the renowned cinematographer and his work at the following link: Adam Kimmel DOP. While the approaches to stand up comedy shoots are relatively well established and have been for quite some time, Adam Kimmel has demonstrated once again that innovation is always welcome in the industry. During a recent shoot for Colin Quinn's Red State, Blue State, Kimmel opted to work with Arri's Alexa LF cameras, complemented by their signature primes. While this combination produces an outstanding image, w

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