Added: Jul 10, 2008
From: TVLEGENDS
Duration: 13:38
One of a 4-part interview with director of photography Joseph M. Wilcots. Wilcots speaks about his early interest in photography and his filmmaking experiences while serving in the Navy. He described his work at the Westheimer Optical House, in particular the special effects on the original Star Trek series. He relates how he became the first African-American member of the camera operators union and identified the slow shift in adding other African-American members into the union over the years. He talks about his work in independent filmmaking and reminisced about some of the people he worked with including director Gordon Parks and cinematographer Robert Surtees. He speaks in detail about the two projects for which he is most associated, the miniseries: Roots and Roots: The Next Generations in which he served as Directory of Photography. He acknowledges his work on the Alex Haley/Norman Lear series Palmerstown U.S.A. Lastly, he gives his impressions of three individuals for whom he worked for extensively: actor/director George Stanford Brown, Bill Cosby, and Michael Jackson. Visit http://emmytvlegends.org for links to all online interviews in the collection.
Channel: Entertainment
Tags: cinematographer emmy history legends television tv
Rating: 4.00 (1 ratings) Views: 153 Comments: 4
Crypto7Jocko0 Says:
Jul 14, 2008 - Based on Mr. Wilton's conversation, the people who trusted him to do their photography could trust that he knew his people and what they were able to produce in the way of sos emulsion motion pictures on a continual, on-going basis. That makes a team.
jaycetwo Says:
Aug 4, 2008 - It was such a pleasure to listen to and learn from someone who really knows and loves what he does. What an inventive artist. I'm glad he never gave up. And the film "Roots" not only catalogued American history, but made history. What a phenomena! What photography! Its scenes are burned into my/our memory. WTG, "Little Joe".
LUVTheMotels Says:
Nov 11, 2008 - This four-part video ended too soon. Mr. Wilcots is an amazing man who quietly excelled, and managed to mix in his artistic vision while delivering exceptional photography. That is what defines him as an enduring talent. Thank you Joseph M. Wilcots!!! There should be a movie of your life.
Crypto7Jocko0 Says:
Jul 14, 2008 - Push a button for 12 megapixel emultion film effect... $2.10