Amelia Vincent, ASC: Hustle & Flow

Vincent discusses the responsibility of a cinematographer to create a comfortable, productive environment for the director and crew, and shares examples of being resourceful when working on location and in small sets. (8:50)

Referenced clip: Hustle & Flow (Blu-ray 0:37:15 – 0:41:52; AC May ’05)

  1. From Vet Student to Cinematographer
  2. Hustle & Flow
  3. Black Snake Moan
  4. Footloose (2011)
  5. Q&A

In front of a live audience, ASC members share their inspirations and experiences while analyzing scenes from their own work and offering an informative look at their decision-making process and collaborative spirit. Sessions are moderated by American Cinematographer associate editor Jon D. Witmer, and are followed by question-and-answer sessions with the audience.

Breakfast Club participants so far in 2013: Amelia Vincent, ASC; John Bailey, ASC; and M. David Mullen, ASC. Clubhouse Conversation participants so far in 2013: ASC members Dean Cundey, Michael Goi and Daniel Pearl in conversation about horror cinematography; and ASC members Christopher Baffa, Patrick Cady and William Webb in conversation about shooting one-hour episodic series.