Cinematographer Bradford Lipson Interview — The Journey from Gaffer to DP

Interview with a Cinematographer — We talk with Bradford Lipson about his career as a gaffer and then a director of photography.

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CINEMATOGRAPHER BRADFORD LIPSON

A career in the film business is anything but a sure thing, so anyone who is able to pull it off is someone worth talking to. Brad Lipson is one of these people, a veteran gaffer and celebrated cinematographer. He chats with us about his career, how he transitioned from the electrical department to the camera department, and much more.

GAFFER TO CINEMATOGRAPHER

First, we talk with Lipson about his work as a gaffer. He explains to us what the day in the life of the head of the electric department looks like, from your duties to whom you collaborate with. Lipson’s answers are super helpful for anyone hoping to become a gaffer, laying out the qualities you should exude in the position, and how to overcome the obstacles you are often faced with.

DP BRADFORD LIPSON

Up next, we talk with Lipson about his move to cinematography. Lipson discusses how his background as a gaffer informs how he works as a DP (spoiler alert: it informs his work a lot). He also walks us through a cinematographer’s various tasks in each stage of production. We all have a grasp on what a DP does on set, but what do they do in pre-production? What about post?

PROM DATES MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHY

We then discuss one of Lipson’s most recent films, Prom Dates. Lipson talks about how he approaches shooting a comedy, and what some of the most difficult scenes to shoot were. He also gives us an insight into his visual inspirations for the film.

Being a director of photography can be demanded, but as Brad Lipson shows us, it can be extremely rewarding as well. It just takes determination, patience, and a lot of creativity.


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