James Barber


Biography

Cinematographer Jamie Barber earned recognition in Hollywood for his innovative, and cost-cutting, techniques with high-definition digital video. Barber is best known for his work on such popular series as "The O.C.," "Roswell," and "Covert Affairs," and his eye for luxurious visual detail -- akin to theatrical films--made him the "go-to guy" for TV shows desiring a big-ticket look on a ...

Biography

Cinematographer Jamie Barber earned recognition in Hollywood for his innovative, and cost-cutting, techniques with high-definition digital video. Barber is best known for his work on such popular series as "The O.C.," "Roswell," and "Covert Affairs," and his eye for luxurious visual detail -- akin to theatrical films--made him the "go-to guy" for TV shows desiring a big-ticket look on a small budget. After a humble start as an assistant cameraman on action films like "Days of Thunder" (1990), "The Last Boy Scout (1991), and "Speed 2: Cruise Control" (1997), Barber got his big break as a first assistant cameraman on the blockbuster to end all blockbusters, director James Cameron's "Titanic"(1997). Finding it difficult to advance further in feature films, Barber turned his talents to the small screen, taking his expertise in emerging digital technology to series television, beginning in 1999 with the sci-fi thriller "Roswell." He later brought his lavish filmic look to teen drama "The O.C.," the critically-panned remake of the '80s series "Knight Rider," and the Piper Perabo-starred espionage drama "Covert Affairs."

Filmography

 

Cinematography (Feature Film)

Justice for Natalee Holloway (2011)
Director Of Photography
Baitshop (2008)
Director Of Photography
The Hunted (2003)
Camera Operator
The Haunting (1999)
Assistant Camera Operator
Forces of Nature (1999)
Assistant Camera Operator
Anna and the King (1999)
Assistant Camera Operator
Hope Floats (1998)
Assistant Camera Operator
Titanic (1997)
Assistant Camera Operator
Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)
Assistant Camera Operator
Space Jam (1996)
Assistant Camera Operator
Terminal Velocity (1994)
Camera Assistant
Little Big League (1994)
Camera Assistant
Rising Sun (1993)
Camera Assistant
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
Assistant Camera Operator
Demolition Man (1993)
Assistant Camera Operator
Diggstown (1992)
Camera Assistant
Doc Hollywood (1991)
Assistant Camera Operator
Big Girls Don't Cry...They Get Even (1991)
Assistant Camera Operator
The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Assistant Camera Operator
Texasville (1990)
Assistant Camera Operator
Days of Thunder (1990)
Assistant Camera Operator
Kindergarten Cop (1990)
Assistant Camera Operator
Coupe de Ville (1990)
Assistant Camera Operator
Next of Kin (1989)
Assistant Camera Operator
Big Top Pee-Wee (1988)
Camera
Pink Motel (1982)
Camera Assistant

Film Production - Lighting/Electrical (Feature Film)

Ma (2019)
Best Boy Electric

Misc. Crew (Feature Film)

Luce (2019)
Electric
Her Smell (2018)
Electric

Cinematography (Special)

Knight Rider (2008)
Director Of Photography
Unforgettable, With Love: Natalie Cole Sings the Songs of Nat King Cole (1992)
Assistant Camera Operator

Life Events

Bibliography