EP 164: Honest Images with Director/Cinematographer David Williams

About this episode

David Williams discusses the emotional depth of cinematography and his approach to capturing moments on film.

David Williams sees cinematography as more than craft. He sees it as a way of holding a moment that might otherwise disappear. Based in New York City and Los Angeles, he moves between coasts with a camera and a clear belief that images carry feeling. To him, every frame is a chance to capture a piece of someone’s soul on a strip of negative. David is also known for embracing the newest tools in filmmaking while honoring the discipline of film. As an owner of the Aaton XTR, he understand...

People in this episode

Host: Vanté Gregory

Guest: David Williams

Topics covered

• cinematography
• filmmaking
• artistic expression
• technology in film
• interviews

Keywords

• cinematography
• David Williams
• Aaton XTR
• filmmaking
• New York City
• Los Angeles
• artistic expression

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Aaton XTR

Places: New York City, Los Angeles

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