James Blanford
Also known as Jim Blanford
James Blanford, credited professionally as Jim Blanford, worked in the camera department of film productions. Blanford is credited as Second Unit Director of Photography for the 1993 film Groundhog Day.
Biography
James Blanford, credited professionally as Jim Blanford, worked in the camera department of film productions. Blanford is credited as Second Unit Director of Photography for the 1993 film Groundhog Day. The role typically involves overseeing additional photography for scenes that do not require the principal cast or director’s presence, ensuring continuity and efficiency in shooting. Blanford also served as Camera Operator on the 1984 film Sixteen Candles, a position responsible for executing the cinematographer’s vision by managing the camera during principal photography.
Blanford’s contributions span two notable films in different capacities within the camera department. In Sixteen Candles, as Camera Operator, Blanford operated the camera under the direction of the film’s cinematographe…
