Why I Shoot. By: Chris Marino
I have always been fascinated with cinema. Growing up I was fortunate to have a father that was more a movie buff than me. I was introduced to classic films very early on. Our VHS player got a lot of action, burning out copies of “The Natural” & “Witness for the Prosecution”. Definitely not your typical titles that you would think a 12 year old would identify with. It wasn’t until I started driving that I would “cut” with my eyes when in the car listening to music. That is what drove me to learn to be an editor. Weird. When I went to film school I initially started on the editing path. It wasn’t until I put a bulky Canon XL-2 on my shoulder that I fell in love with looking through a lens. Never looking back to the editing room (unless I absolutely have to) I pursued my passion for cinematography. Being the visual author of a great story is what I thrive on. The capability to wield any camera, from film to digital, and create beautiful pictures is my passion.
A director and cameraman are like husband and wife. Even though they may fight, all their films are their offspring. I am a cinematographer… A film is not one individual’s method of personal expression but a matter of teamwork, cooperative venture.
-Kazuo Miyagawa
So after an grueling 18 hour day on set and wrapping out in the wee hours of the morning, I go home and get minimal sleep. When the alarm rings in what seems to be way to soon, I do it all over again. Why? Because I love it!
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