Make sure the conditions are not abusive, that there’s a safe learning environment, that you get as much as you give, and that you can use it in your portfolio.
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By Adam Ottke for Fstoppers
When someone asks if you’ll be able to meet with a DP that has worked with NBC’s Saturday Night Live over the last decade and a half, you don’t exactly say, “No, thanks.” You’re simply guaranteed to get something great. Even coming from USC’s film school, it takes a lot to get that position. But, by his own admission, Alex Buono would be hard pressed to disagree that all it takes is attitude, persistence, and a little free work at the start.