This Korean war combat cameraman-turned-camera-operator is behind classic movies like Love Story, Death Wish, and Steel Magnolias. Whenever we get the opportunity to interview crew members with experience dating back to earlier eras of Hollywood, we jump at the chance. Lou Barlia is a perfect example. While there are countless hours of interviews available for stars and directors, when it comes to DPs and production designers of the old and new Hollywood era, there are just not as many. And once you go down a step on the call sheet to operator or art director, there are fewer still. Thus it was a genuine pleasure to talk to Barlia, who was a Korean-era combat cameraman turned camera operator behind a host of new Hollywood and 80s-era films, for his thoughts on operating and the film industry. Let's jump in. No Film School: Before we get to Love Story and some of your bigger, later work, can you tell us how you got your start in the film industry? Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 4 May, 2021