Visions of Light (1992)
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.
- Arnold Glassman
- Stuart Samuels
- Todd McCarthy
- Todd McCarthy
Rating: 6.9/10 by 46 users
Alternative Title:
Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography - US
Country:
Japan
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 32 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Plot Keyword: cinematographer, filmmaking, film production, cinema history, art documentary, cinematography
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