Mel Henry, Director of Photography

Mel Henry is always in demand as a cameraman or lighting director. Amy Flannery considers herself most fortunate that he was available for Run Cody. His work has taken him all over Europe and the Pacific Rim as well as North America. Mel is well-known as a DP who can quickly assess the visual dimensions of a movie, readily understand the lighting requirements, the framing, and the camera movement. Mel is much more than a technician. He possess an exhaustive knowledge of cameras, lenses, lights, cranes, dollies, and other equipment. He also understands such intangibles as the psychological needs of actors, the subtleties of physiognomy, the nuances of a screenplay that may be affected by photographic choices, tricks of color and shadow, and the geometry of blocking. His best work always has a consistent visual style that is carefully worked out in advance.

Mel, also known as "the other Mr. Henry," approaches his work and his life with the philosophy "that if it's worth doing, then it's worth over-doing."