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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...

Adam Kimmel DP | Call 929-323-4441 Using this combination of cameras and lenses was not an easy task. Five Alexa LF's and two sets of Signature Primes were sourced from ABLE Cameras in New York. "These Signature primes were still entirely new and hard to get, so we had to plan how to work with five cameras and only two sets of lenses for a live show. "I was very considerate of my placement of cameras and choice of focal lengths as I didn't want to be changing prime lenses in the middle of the show. Also, since we were shooting 360° and I didn't want to see other cameras, it made sense to keep the profiles more compact and the cameras more fixed. Director Bobby Moresco was pleased with the look, and the coverage I was able to give him and everyone involved seems to love how the show turned out." Using the larger format cameras and lenses also facilitated certain aspects of post production, "I asked DIT Dave Satin to adjust the frame lines so I would have...

Adam Kimmel DP | Call 929-323-4441 He also expects upcoming releases of new equipment to facilitate similar productions going forward, as he says, "I've been to the demo of the ALEXA Mini LF and can't wait for those cameras to be more available. Still, I have to say this one all went so well, thanks in no small part to Mike Nichols and AbelCine's support. It was a lot to ask on short notice, and I felt taken care of" Adam Kimmel has been a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences since 2007 and the American Society of Cinematographers since 2008. He has shot over 16 feature films, receiving two Independent Spirit nominations and a BAFTA shortlisting for best cinematography. His filmography includes Bennett Miller's Capote (5 Academy Award nominations including best picture and the best actor win for Phillip Seymour Hoffman). He is also known for Lars and The Real Girl, Never Let Me Go, and Jesus' Son, as well as a currently untitled Benn...

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 ...

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 fo...

Directory of Photography New York NY | Adam Kimmel Call 929-323-4441 Attendees of this workshop also developed the skills needed to choose a camera support system, layout a shot, practice on the different types of heads and coordinate with the dolly grip and focus puller to achieve the shot. They gained experience using lighting, composition, and camera movement throughout a single cinematic shot as well as in a sequence of shots. These are essential skills every Cinematographer must develop. During the lively Q&A session, many of the technical and creative issues on of the films Kimmel has photographed, like Mark Felt - The Man Who Brought Down The White House, Capote, and Never Let Me Go, were covered. For almost 35 years, Kimmel has been collaborating with different directors and establishing the looks of feature films and commercials. As such, he has earned over 35 film, short and documentary credits throughout his career and remains quite active in the commercial field as wel...

“This would have required a lot of costly equipment, so I proposed to the director, and then to the producers, to shoot the scene in that last little slice of dusk, when you can feel the day is gone but it’s not completely dark yet.” Said Kimmel, “To me, this felt more in tune with the emotion that the character is experiencing.” It would require that Kimmel and the team work with precision, and do all of the work in a short window of light. “I knew it would save on costs, and time, as long as we could pull it off.” As the cinematographer Adam had to convince the director and producers that shooting at dusk would add something fleeting to the scene, and be very powerful, even though they would have to work quickly. They agreed, and discussed what they would need to get it done. The plan was discussed with the actors, and Kimmel broke down and planned every shot with the Assistant Director to ensure they would have everything they needed, for every shot. Adam Kimmel, ASC 111 4th Ave, A...

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

Adam Kimmel ASC NYC Director of Photography | Call 929-323-4441 Adam Kimmel, ASC 111 4th Ave, Apt 11 D/E New York, NY 10003-5236 (929) 323-4441 Red State Blue State Adam Kimmel director of photography "I was very thoughtful in my placement of cameras and choice of focal lengths as I didn’t want to be changing prime lenses in the middle of the show. Also because we were shooting 360° and I didn’t want to see other cameras, it made sense to keep the profiles more compact and the cameras more fixed. In the end, we were all very pleased with how it feels and looks." Adam Kimmel, ASC 111 4th Ave, Apt 11 D/E New York, NY 10003-5236 (929) 323-4441 adamkimmelasc.wordpress.com/ https://flic.kr/p/2im5Q5k