James Cameron Mourns the Tragic Loss of Beloved Entertainment Industry Icon

Beloved cinematographer Adam Greenberg died on October 30. He was 88. Greenberg had an incredible career, working on many celebrated films, including “The Terminator” and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” He was respected in the entertainment industry and left his mark, inspiring other filmmakers, including James Cameron.

James Cameron Celebrates Adam Greenberg 

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Upon the news of Greenberg’s passing, friends, fans, and colleagues have shared their thoughts and paid tribute to him. This includes famed director Cameron, who worked with Greenberg on the first two “Terminator” films. In a statement to Deadline, Cameron shared the tremendous impact that the late Greenberg had on his career.

“I learned so much from Adam, not just about cinematography, but about the spirit of independent production,” Cameron told Deadline. “He refused to let budget limitations inhibit his artistic expression. Adam had done scores of films when I worked with him on my first, and his scrappy, can-do spirit has been a guiding light for me ever since, even on the biggest of productions.”

Cameron praised Greenberg’s incredible talent and precision, recalling a story about how he “graciously came in to help color time ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ for its stereo 3D re-release.” As he looked at the scene, he immediately knew what had to be corrected. “He remembered a point of color over two decades later. That’s precision. I now see color with his eyes,” Cameron said. 

He continued, “I could not have done my Terminator films without Adam. He taught me the narrative power of color and lighting. Nobody did night photography like Adam. I pride myself on my hand-held camera operating, but I learned that at Adam’s knee. He was the master. I know there is a whole generation of filmmakers that he influenced, and there were a handful of us that were privileged to have him shoot for us. We got to learn the lessons directly at his side. His talent and spirit will be missed.”

Remembering Adam Greenberg

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The popular film “The Terminator,” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, was released in 1984 and was one of Cameron’s first big films, and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” was released seven years later in 1991. For his work on the latter film, Greenberg was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.

His portfolio also includes work on “The Big Red One,” “Ghost,” and “La Bamba.”

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