Author Archives: Stefan Sargent

THE FINE ART OF THE CONTRA DEAL Jul ’07

Sydney, Australia, 1963. I’m freelance, but based at TCN Channel 9 in Sydney. I make program titles, inserts for shows, and pop videos for the Australian version of Bandstand. Warwick Freeman, the show’s director goes to see the station manager, … Continue reading

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THE DOG STAYS INTO THE PICTURE Jun ’07

May 1970, South of France. Tricia and I are driving down to Le Lavandou to shoot a 16 mm film for Mobil Europe. They are planning to announce a new concept in gasoline merchandising. The idea is that you get … Continue reading

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SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED May ’07

August 2006, San Francisco. My client shows me the budget for a new corporate video. “That’s great. You’re getting an aerial cameraman. Good idea to hire a specialist.” “No, that’s you. You’re our helicopter cameraman. You told me you’ve done … Continue reading

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LIGHTING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR WITS Apr ’07

October 1974, train from London to Wales. We are making a 25-minute corporate film for Acrow Engineering with the catchy title, The Steel Stockholder’s Strongest Supporter. It’s not going to be a visual film. The most exciting thing that happens … Continue reading

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ELEGANT SOLUTIONS Feb ’07

October 2006, San Francisco. I’m writing this on my laptop at San Francisco International Airport. I got here too early and now the flight has been delayed 2 hours. Sitting here by myself with my two carry-ons-a small, nothing-special camera … Continue reading

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