Visions of Light (1993)

"The Art of Cinematography"Movie
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Visions of Light
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StarringErnest R. DickersonMichael ChapmanAllen Daviau
DirectorsArnold GlassmanStuart Samuels
WriterTodd McCarthy
NR 1 hr 32 minFeb 24th, 1993History, Documentary
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Plot
Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes: the DP tells people where to look; changes in movies (the arrival of sound, color, and wide screens) required creative responses from DPs; and, these artisans constantly invent new equipment and try new things, with wonderful results. The narration takes us through the identifiable studio styles of the 30s, the emergence of noir, the New York look, and the impact of Europeans. Citizen Kane, The Conformist, and Gordon Willis get special attention.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 24th, 1993
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Terry Lawler, Yoshiki Nishimura, Stuart Samuels, 西村与志木
Production Companies:AFI, NHK
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