Acclaimed American cinematographer Lance Acord shares insights and experiences with CREATEASPHERE audience in a Conversation with American Cinematographer Magazine’s Associate Editor Jon Witmer. Long admired for his visual bravura and his long–standing collaborations with directors Spike Jonze and Sofia Coppola, Lance has worked on some of the most compelling visual storytelling of the past decade. His latest feature “Where the Wild Things Are” took the top spot in the opening weekend box office race and continues to attract critical acclaim. "Where The Wild Things Are," "Adaptation," "Marie Antoinette," "Lost in Translation," and his extensive commercial directing credits make for compelling conversation starters, so don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the most sought after DPs in a Conversation about creativity, collaboration and the storytelling process.
Part One
- Intro by Kristin Petrovich
- How Acord met Sike Lee
- Discuss the film "Where the Wild Things Are"
- Working with Spike Lee and how they communicated ideas on set
Part Two
- Further "Where the Wild Things Are" discussion.
- DI Process for WTWTA
Part Three
- Audience Question: How was WTWTA Lit and visualized?
- Audience Question: How were the locations picked and lighting choices
- Talking about the film "Adaptation" and the car crash scene
- Spikes editing process
Part Four
- How were the many layer of the script adapted to the film? (Adaptation)
- What was the process of shooting Nick Cage in 2 different roles?
- Audience Q: How was it shooting skateboard movies with Spike?
Part Five
- Audience Q: How was it working with Meryl Streep (Adaptation)
- Working with Actors and lighting them
- Creating the 'Look' of "Adaptation"
- Discussing "John Malcovitch" and the look of the film
Part Six
- Audience Q: How do you use the visual descriptions on the pages of scripts?
- Audience Q: How extensive is the testing process before shooting?
- Audience Q: What have you brought with you from the days of shooting skate films and school?
Part Seven
- Audience Q: Would you consider working in 3D?
- Audience Q: What are your favorite lighting fixtures?
- Audience Q: What keeps you inspired?
- Audience Q: Would you consider large format cameras?
