I believe that the best cameraman is one who recognizes the source, the story, as the basis of his work.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I think from an early age I was aware of how a camera can tell a story, how a movie camera can affect how the narrative is told.
Cameramen are among the most extraordinarily able and competent people I know. They have to have an insight into natural history that gives them a sixth sense of what the creature is going to do, so they can be ready to follow.
Professional cinema image-taking should integrate, serve, interest, and enhance the story. I judge cinematography not just for a story well told but for what the story is.
The best story is the story that gets to the most people.
I think that when you're making a story... that's based on somebody, the filmmaker has his duty to do his research.
It's not a film-maker's job to explain his technique, but to tell his story the best way he can.
I'm just looking for the best story being told by the best people and the best part that I can find. If those things add up, I want to be a part of it whether it's a studio film or, more likely in that instance, an independent film.
The camera is the slave to the actor.
Before I became an actor, I was a visual artist, and I've always hankered for the storytelling behind the camera.
To me, the director is the most important, rather than the story.