Film

My expectation as I approach my work is like that of Giusseppe Rotunno:
"You've got the key light, fill light, and back light, out of which comes an infinity of results. The light is like a kaleidoscope, but those three lights mixed together are more touchy than the kaleidoscope. It's difficult to ask a painter, 'How did you paint the picture?' I go with my eyes and intuition. I like so much to light, and I cannot stop. When I was shooting with Fellini, I was always lighting the next shot, because I was afraid to lose the idea of the light."
[From the article 'Renaissance Man' by Ron Magid in 'American Cinematographer', 1999.]

My first film, "The Little Gangster", was shot on double 8mm Film, and produced at the age of 14. As an apprentice, I shot news clips on 16mm reversal film for the main broadcast channels.  I also had experience as a second cameraman and sound technican. Working as an assistant, taught me the rudiments of the craft of cinematography and team participation.

I played a small part in the 1981 film Das Boot (The Boat), as I was assistant to one of the cameraman for a short time.
During this time, I accompanied the crew in La Rochelle, France as I shot black and white images of the film scenes.
Years later, I presented a gallery exhibition of images from the production of Das Boot.

At the age of 31, I shot my first 35mm full feature film. I was director of photography for some major films produced by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Camera work is my preference, not just on feature film but for image films.
I lectured at Ludwigsburg Film Academy, at a time when Volker Engel was present in the classroom.
As a cinematographer, one must present the story in a supportive visual manner.
As Clint Easwood once stated, "The story is king."