Sol Negrin Finds a Home at Five Towns College

by Samantha Husik | Published Jul. 26, 2011

We've all heard the saying, "You have to crawl before you can walk." For future moviemakers this means you can't just mosey onto a set and expect to know how everything works; you need to attend a film school to learn the ins and outs of your chosen field, or find a mentor who will aid you as you learn "on the job." Sol Negrin, ASC, the cinematographer for "Kojak" and Coming to America, knows first-hand how important it is for newcomers to have the support of an experienced professional. Which is why he is now a professor of Cinematography, passing his knowledge on to the students of Five Towns College in Long Island, New York. MovieMaker spoke to Negrin about his creative influences and the advice he shares with his pupils. (1 comment)

Sol Negrin Finds a Home at Five Towns College

by Samantha Husik

Sol Negrin, ASC, the cinematographer for "Kojak" and Coming to America, knows first-hand how important it is for newcomers to have the support of an experienced professional. Which is why he is now a professor of Cinematography, passing his knowledge on to the students of Five Towns College in Long Island, New York. MovieMaker spoke to Negrin about his creative influences and the advice he shares with his pupils.

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by Rebecca Pahle

The Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts doesn’t just focus on classroom instruction. Lectures on film techniques are useful, but wouldn’t hands-on practice be better than a professor who turns on Casablanca and then relaxes at his desk with coffee and a blueberry muffin until the credits roll?

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by MovieMaker Staff
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courtesy of the MovieMaker Institute
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