NYC DP Adam Kimmel Call 929-323-4441 During his appearance in the NAB Show, Adam Kimmel, ASC, shared his thoughts on the critical role played by the Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) on any given set. He described his personal experiences as a director of photography and shared stories from situations he's found himself in through the years. Read further here: Adam Kimmel DP. Adam Kimmel DP on set with Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State Balancing the visual and creative aspirations with the logistical and financial limitations are some of the most difficult challenges that Directors of Photography (DPs) have faced throughout their careers. The conflict between saving the production money or looking for the best way to capture the desired image and the choices made can often feel like they are compromising one or the other. Part of what defines a successful DP is how they respond to these challenges, how they use their experience and the resources at their disposal to overcome these obstacles without significant compromises made to either end. This was one of the primary topics discussed during Kimmel's visit at the NAB Show, as the conversation focused on how he and other guests have utilized DITs throughout their careers. They also discussed the role they have played in the success of any given project. While most agreed that a DIT's presence on set is valuable, Kimmel took a slightly different approach to the topic, pointing out one specific instance where that did not necessarily agree with other DPS. On a feature film he shot in Atlanta, the production had a shortlist of local DITs available when Kimmel came on board. After assessing the creative and financial challenges of the film, Kimmel opted not to work with a DIT at all and to do the work in-camera and with lighting that allowed him to get the look he wanted while saving resources that were much needed for other areas of the camera department. www.pressadvantage.com/story/34506-adam-kimmel-cinematogr... https://flic.kr/p/2izFUdH
"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
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