When I was 13 years old and my parents gave me my first darkroom setup, the small local library had two books by Andreas Feininger, on how to process B&W film and how to print and process the prints. My hobby turned into a 24 year career in professional photo labs. G-d bless the soul of Andreas Feininger. Decades later I was walking through an international photography exhibit in Santa Monica, CA. Nothing appealed to me much, until I saw two small B&W prints of 1940s New York City. I looked closer and both shots were by Feininger. Their appeal to me could not be accidental.

This is what the BBC should be but has lost, educative, inspirational, with sole. A wonderful episode from a wonderful series, love this channel.

This to me is the greatest of these programs. And that is high praise, because this series is probably the greatest filmed portraits of great photographers ever.

This was such a delight to watch at 3 a.m. What masterpieces he took- & all in black & white. @ <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="946">15:46</a> you suddenly realize what an amazing photographer you are actually watching. For him to explain his pieces, priceless. I am in love with his style of photography. He captures forms so beautifully. Saving this one in my favorites. I am going to go look this man's work up. He is a true master.

Very creative and intelligent and artistic photographer

I am an amateur photographer; just stating a fact. I learn a great deal about photography by studying the work of masters, but seeing these videos gives me so much more to think about, listening to the philosophy and creative dynamics of making pictures. Most important in this video for me were two items: 1) Taking a picture is not always about pleasing the public, and 2) If a person cannot understand a picture, that is not a critical element of the relationship between the photographer and the viewer.

What an amazing photographer!

I admire Feininger's thoughtful approach to his work and his philosophy. It got interesting from the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1200">20:00</a> mark onward and Feininger's response was priceless. Great insight into the mind of this photographer!

It was too expensive for me, so I built my own camera. What??? Feininger is on a totally different level.

So seldom seen today. Mr Feininger could make phtographes without photoshop. No miracle, just being a master of photography.

I really enjoyed this video, thank you for posting it. I wish I could have spent an afternoon with him.

I find Andreas Feninger truly inspiring; thanx a bunch for uploading this.

Thank you for sharing this great interview. Very inspirational..! He's one of the best of all times.

Perhaps on a much more limited scale I share with Andreas Feininger the appreciation of how biochemistry and embryology effect the morphology of animals. Truly fascinating.

Thank you very much.

...love the series..love this interview..thank you...

One of my favorite photographers, and his books are great. Always in my top 5 along with: Ralph Gibson Mario Giacometti Bill Brandt Brett Weston

Great interviewer as well.

Thanks for putting this on KZfaq

Very interesting video. Really enjoyed this. Thanks for putting this up!

Thank you so much for uploading these documentaries. I've learnt a lot from these creative dead males. When I learn a new thing, I enjoy my time.

Love his work

Absolute genius. Wow

Great interview .

Very informative great images

magnificent super

Very insightful!

讲的很好，很多构图干货，和常规的大师访谈很不一样，“这也许是我的缺点，我将人视作物体”，很启发。

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Mr. Feininger, a more Interesting, and Inspiring Photographers than the Rest! Very Creative, and Tactical about taking Pictures - Knowing, and Aware of which Lenses to use for what Picture!

Brilliant.

Amazing video. Great

I bought about one hundred some odd negatives b this great photographer/artist

Remarkable

Great, working on a LF Macro right now

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="190">3:10</a> • "If I like this thing properly, this is what I get. This is the actual object and the picture of it, believe it or not." • "Now, for this effect, do you have to take many photographs, or...?" • "No. No, I take only one." 😎 T H U G L I F E 😎

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<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="132">2:12</a> macro stacking on the fly