Ep 40: Roberto Schaefer, ASC, BAFTA nominated cinematographer. "Quantum of Solace", and more!

I am excited and thrilled to have the honor of interviewing the cinematographer Roberto Schaefer ASC. He has been the director of photography on some of my favorite films, “Monster Ball,” and “Stranger Than Fiction,” and “Quantum of Solace” featuring Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Judy Dench, and Gemma Arterton. Roberto has been extremely kind to find time in his busy schedule to talk about his work and the visual turn that the iconic series took with his decisions as a cinematographer.

On this podcast, we speak about:

Roberto being the first cinematographer to use an Arri Alexa instead of Panavision, for a James Bond movie.

Testing the first Red One camera.

Everyone in the industry being upset with Red at the beginning, coming out of nowhere. “They weren’t one of the old school.” Roberto Schaefer.

Halle Berry didn’t hold back, a very giving actor.

“Even if you’re shooting on film, everything goes on a digital domain so now, the latitude is there, and there is so much you can do in post, you can change everything.” Roberto Schaefer.

Being a part off the ASC.

Specific crews don’t have the background for major Hollywood films.

Why Roberto Schaefer is against giving out awards - we win as a team.

“I’m convinced there are so many actors, writers, and cinematographers that never get what they want because they are in the wrong place.” Roberto Schaefer

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