what. When followed, this eliminates a lot of hurt feelings and creates a better atmosphere on the set, resulting in better work and better relationships among the crew. This harmony was something he emphasized constantly in his 'Operating Tips' columns, which he later turned into his Operating
Cinematogmphy Nicole Frediani, recipient of the 2002 William E Hines SOC Scholarship, with her father Michael Frediani SOC.
book, one explaining to actors how to really interact with the camera, but unfortunately the notes for that were all still in his head, so someone else will have to try to write that one. Bill loved people. He always saw the best in them. He saw their potential and
Bill wanted people to get together to work things out, not pull apart over an issue and go their separate ways. worked to help them achieve it. It's one of the reasons he taught so many cinematography classes over the years. He liked to nurture people. That's one of the reasons for his job Descriptions book, which is more than just a list of what the job enta ils. It is also concerned with Chains of Command and Lines of CommunicatiOJ~-who deals with whom, who reports to whom, who's responsible for
book: it's best to know how to get along with the people you deal with. Bill sought harmony in all things, and worked to achieve it. He wanted people to get together to work things out, not pull apart over an issue and go their separate ways. He worked hard to make the SOC a viable organization, to make people proud of belonging to it, proud to negotiate for the initials following their name in the credits. He wanted the SOC to grow. He wanted to nurture new talent. And as part of nurturing new talent, he directed in his will that the ICG and the SOC should set up Scholarship funds-in both cases, The William E Hines SOC Scholarship Fundwith the money going to further the education in the art of cinematography of dependent children of active members of the organ izations. His widow, Zee provided the seed money from Bill's estate to establish these scholarships. And today the SOC is disbursing two of those scholarships. Bill would have been proud. His ,i#} legacy goes on."
2003 Scholarship Applicants Sought
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he purpose of the William E Hines SOC Scholarship Fund is to recognize and educate talented young people who are dedicated to the art and craft of cinematography. Applicants for the 2003 scholarship should send a brief letter to the SOC mailbox telling of their education, experience, interest in cinematography, and personal goals. The closing date for accepting applications is May 2, 2003.
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