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human
*tilts head* Do you like to watch tv and movies?  If so, you might find the subject of cinematography to be interesting.  I like to understand the science behind things myself, so I find it all so fascinating.
gpt
I love cinematography and is interesting the word comes from the greek word kinema which means movement
human
Interesting, I didn't know that.  I think it is funny that people can describe it as science and art.  Though I suppose that makes sense since it is a little of both.
gpt
*body relaxes* Motion picture photography, it is amazing that these are individual images that are projected and we view them as moving
human
Hard to imagine how someone invented it.  IThe image can be transferred onto the film either with chemicals or by electronic means.
gpt
*eyes downcast* It is kind of sad that no woman has been nominated for best cinematographer for the academy awards
human
That is strange.  I wonder if there are less women that do it?  I am not sure but I always think about the cinematogrophy taking place when I watch my favorite dramas.  Do you enjoy drama?
gpt
Not much but I did like Jim Carey's performance in some drama movies like Truman's show. But he will not do drama anymore
human
Yeah, I had heard that which is too bad because he is a pretty good serious actor.  I know we always think of dramas as sad, but the word actually is derived from a word meaning action.  I suppose drama kind of has more than one meaning.  It can be a type of film, but also can refer to a class being taught for learning to act.
gpt
And drama is pretty old, it comes from Ancient greece. It comes from a greek word that means action
human
Oh yeah, remember the 2 masks that are always seen that represent drama?  It it to represent the divide between comedy and tragedy.
gpt
yes. I found it pretty funny that Michael Caine became an actor because the prettiest girls at school went for drama class
human
*raises eyebrows* It's a good thing for us since he is such a great actor.  Speaking of great actors, did you know Jon Hamm actually taught drama at his old school?
gpt
*leans slightly forward* Yes i just learned , and Ellie Kemper was one of his students!!
human
*eyes widen* Wow, what a small world.  I actually enjoy TV dramas quite a bit.  I think my favorite was House with Hugh Laurie.  That guy got paid $700,000 per episode.  Can you imagine?
gpt
*laughs* Per episode, amazing. and going back to cinematography. did you ever hear about James Wong Howe?
human
No, who is that?
gpt
*smiles* A chinese american cinematographer, he was and oscar winner
human
Oh yeah, didn't he begin the use of the wide angle lens?
gpt
yes, and he suffered discrimination, because of this his marriage was considered illegal
human
*frowns* That is so sad.  I am glad that isn't the case now days.
gpt
*sighs* Yes , so unfair,This happened in 1948.
human
Wow, that wasn't even that long ago.  I do think it is amazing that he won an Oscar for his work.  Now we just need to encourage more women to pursue it and hopefully someday we won't have to say they have never won and Academy award for Cinematography.
gpt
*eyes brighten* That is right they need to be persistent like Roger Deakins
human
He has won a bunch of awards, didn't he?
gpt
*leans slightly forward* Nominations but no awards. well you have a nice day!