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“With television, it's difficult to do some things. You have to shoot so many minutes a day, so you always have to be prepared or you won't be able to complete the number of pages that you have scheduled for that day.”

Quote by Vilmos Zsigmond

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Vilmos Zsigmond

Vilmos Zsigmond was an accomplished cinematographer, best known for his work on Martin Scorsese's 'Taxi Driver'. His distinctive style and innovative techniques have had a profound impact on the art of cinematography. more

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