Its Friday, and time for 5 Questions For: Today I have the great pleasure of introducing Darren Soh, photographer extraordinaire of Singapore. I first saw Darren’s work in Nowness, where he had a fantastic story on the Singapore F1 race. 1. You have been quoted as saying ” The process of discovering whether it works [...]
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Influences of the Giants. 5 Questions For David Darby, ASC. Part V.
Who would be on your list of the 3 most influential DPs in your career? Oh dear – not a wise question to answer; three is nowhere near enough and as time goes by the list only gets longer. But there are historically relevant answers possible, based on what was out in theaters before, during [...]
Transitioning from stills to motion. 5 Questions For: Part 4 of the David Darby, ASC interview.
4. You made the transition from stills to motion some time ago. How do you think the transition today would be different from what you went through? I made that transition while a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology, in Rochester, NY. I had just tried something pretty silly for somebody barely 21; I [...]
5 Questions for a Cinematographer: Part 3 of the David Darby, ASC interview.
Your reel has a wonderful range from scenic meditative shots, to quicker work with what look to be held shots and snap zooms. Is there a personal preference in the style of cinematographer you enjoy? Honestly, no. It’s been said a million times but I think’s it’s true that any cinematographer or stills photographer would [...]
5 Questions For: Jeff Hirsch, Owner of Fotocare
Jeff Hirsch owns and runs Fotocare in NYC. Since 1968 they have been taking care of professional photographers. The word “care” is what runs through the organization. They not only rent gear, or sell cameras, they take care of their customers. I could relate a dozen stories of them going to bat for me with [...]
5 Questions For a MakeUp Artist: Regina Harris
Regina is an extraordinary makeup artist, emphasis on the word artist. She has been doing fashion and beauty for 25 years, and is most recognized of late for her collaborations with Marilyn Minter and their work for Tom Ford. In addition, she has a launched a fragrance which is carried in select stores globally. 1. [...]
5 Questions for a Hollywood Director:
David Tausik has worked in Hollywood for over 20 years as a director, producer and writer. He started his career working under Roger Corman. He is now preparing a feature he wrote and will be directing, to be set in Cuba. 1. You started quite young, and I am guessing that your first crews were [...]
About
David Harry Stewart is a photographer and director. He comes from a small town in western New York. He started taking pictures at the age of 8, first with a plastic Kodak 126, then a Polaroid Swinger. He did his first national ad campaign at age 23, then moved on to Paris to work for fashion magazines. Returning to New York he has a successful and award winning career, working for magazines like Interview, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, New York Magazine, Time and The New York Times Magazine. Agency work includes Saatchi, Deutsch, BBDO, Leo Burnett, and Ogilivy, for clients such as American Express, Nike, Coke, Corona and Bank of America. Awards include Communication Arts, The Art Directors Club, Photo District News, The Living Photograph Motion Awards, and American Photography. He splits his time between Los Angeles and New York.
