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


Directory of Photography New York NY | Adam Kimmel Call 929-323-4441 Adam Kimmel, ASC, the renowned Cinematographer, recently attended the New York ICG Camera Operator Workshop as a keynote speaker. The ICG Camera Operator Workshop in New York is an intensive training event for camera operators that combines orientation, discussion, and Q&A and workshop. It is taught by distinguished Local 600 operator/instructors, 1st ACs, and IATSE Local 52 dolly grips and also includes many hands-on camera exercises. Adam Kimmel Cinematographer - ICG Camera Operator's Workshop Kimmel delivered a talk on the relationship between the Cinematographer and the Operator. He spoke about the role of the Cinematographer( Director of Photography (DP)) and the relationship to his camera operator—and specifically about how he chooses an operator for a given project, and how he communicates the style and ideas for that project. His talk was mostly done in a Q and A format allowing the conversation to follow the lead of the participants. Learn more here: Adam Kimmel Cinematographer. Many attendees of the ICG workshops wanted to build their proficiency in the related technical knowledge while also honing the more aesthetic concerns and artistic choices that are paramount to the Cinematographer's role. Kimmel's experience and ability to tackle the challenges of interpreting a script visually while incorporating the point of view of a director, and to convey this to the crew was reinforced through the discussion. www.pressadvantage.com/story/34506-adam-kimmel-cinematogr... https://flic.kr/p/2izFkNC

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