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Roy H. Wagner, ASC, Emmy-Winning Cinematographer, to Host Online Forums at StudentFilmmakers.com

(ContentDesk) June 19, 2004 -- StudentFilmmakers.com – an online source for aspiring filmmakers – is proud to announce that cinematographer Roy H. Wagner, ASC, will host a free, online forum on their website. Mr. Wagner is a pioneer of digital video cinematography, has won two Emmy Awards and has directed photography on major motion pictures and television shows (including CSI). He will be available to answer questions on all aspects of filmmaking.

Founded just 3 months ago, StudentFilmmakers.com is one of the fastest growing organizations dedicated to young and beginning filmmakers. Named by Kodak as one of the "Top 100 Directors of Photography", Roy H. Wagner's career has spanned 35 years. He is an esteemed member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the American Society of Cinematographers and won the Producers Guild Association's "Vision Award." Along the way, Wagner has worked on motion pictures, including Drop Zone (with Wesley Snipes) and Nightmare on Elm Street III. His TV credits include CSI, Pasadena, Robert Altman's Gun and Push, Nevada.

Years ago, he had the good fortune of studying with Ansel Adams who taught him to rise to the challenge of new technology: today, as many cinematographers grumble about digital, Wagner embraces it. From Studentfilmmakers.com forums, "I also would like to take the curse off of technology. There is no reason why any director should fear new ideas or technologies that might significantly contribute to their success."At StudentFilmmakers.com, anyone may write in at anytime to Mr. Wagner. All reasonable questions will be answered directly by him, often within a few days.

Questions already posted to the site range from info on new products and techniques, to career advice and dealing with prickly talent orcontributors. From large issues, like an overall philosophy on cinematography, to details down to the right camera angle and lighting, the public, free of charge, will have access to one of cinematography's great voices.Studentfilmmakers.com is dedicated to providing information and exposure for aspiring student filmmakers. They provide moderated forums, industry news, contests, and easy to read technical information about new products for the next generation filmmaker. Studentfilmmakers.com is a one-stop location where filmmakers may exhibit their work, get questions answered and participate in a vibrant creative community. Since its inception just 3 month ago, this community has grown steadily every month.

This week, the organization had a successful exhibit at the "Editing Showcase" presented by the Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers at New York City's Marriott Marquis.For more information, visit StudentFilmmakers.com or contact Kim Welch at (212) 255-5454 or (888) 222-0652.

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