Introduce Yourself : Cinematographer by Alex Darke

OK, as a cinematographer for Larry King I'm sure you have stories for days! Do tell.... In all seriousness, it's cool that your work is so diverse, Playboy, the Rock's YouTube channel, Larry King… What do you enjoy the most from all of it? I'm glad that you decided to introduce yourself. None of us would know you unless you did!

You've got the perfect name for a cinematographer! This is going to be a Darke shoot.

Thanks for the comments! I have been with Larry King for 5 years now, and we have shot over 1000 episodes of television. I have many crazy stories that I wish I could tell, but unfortunately most of the most juicy ones I cannot. Lol. But it has been a great experience, we have done some really cool things and met a ton of people. We got to attend Michael Caine's and Quincy Jones' joint birthday party in Vegas where Stevie Wonder sang and played harmonica 5 feet in front of me. We've had the opportunity to meet and interview the Dalai LaMar twice. I was just in Nashville with Dolly Parton and Wynonna Judd. It's been a pretty cool gig. Now, I'm hoping to move more toward narrative projects and feature films and see what kind of creative projects I can get into. What is Stage 32 Next Level Education?

How cool is that? What a fun experience, but I can certainly see why the narrative itch is in you. You are definitely in the right place to connect to find people to collaborate on the narrative with you. Thanks for asking about next level education! I oversee all of our online education which is taught by working professionals in the industry. Since the filmmaking landscape is changing I bring in teachers to teach about what is currently happening in the industry. You might find some of that useful, especially if you are going into narrative. https://www.stage32.com/education

Alex nice to meet you. Cinematographers are the most important people on set. Without people like you the art of the story and acting in t.v, cinema would be tasteless. Cinematographers are the missing herbs in the sauce. Keep up your great work. Cheers from an Aussie.

Considerable and extensive talents and experience, Alex. Glad you stepped out into the light. And I do hope you'll spend some time and make posts in the Cinematography section of the Lounge. Be good to have you spurring on some conversations and sharing some content there!

Thanks for all the comments everyone! I can't believe I have been a member of this community for so long but never took advantage of it. I hope to chat with you all more on the boards.

Glad to hear you're planning on being more active, Alex!