Poitier Film School Speaker Series: Beverly Wood - ‘From Chemist to Cinematographer Whisperer’

“Film whisperer” Beverly Wood became one of the most sought-after innovators in color technologies, helping directors and DPs achieve their unique visions and navigate the transition from film to digital. Wood began her career as a chemical engineer, working as an analytical chemist for Eastman Kodak and as executive VP at Deluxe Laboratories. Her specialized expertise in chemistry, engineering and filmmaking led her to collaborate with some of the world’s most renowned cinematographers, including Oscar-winning DP Roger Deakins and Darius Khondji, with whom she created the striking visual style of the 1995 David Fincher masterpiece “Se7en.” Wood is a master of innovating imagery through technological revolutions to achieve singular visual artistry.