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1992-09-171h 32m

DocumentaryHistory

The Art of Cinematography

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.

Directors
Arnold Glassman, Todd McCarthy, Stuart Samuels
Writters
Todd McCarthy
Editors
Arnold Glassman

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Ernest R. Dickerson

    Ernest R. Dickerson

    Self

  2. Michael Chapman

    Michael Chapman

    Self

  3. Allen Daviau

    Allen Daviau

    Self

  4. Caleb Deschanel

    Caleb Deschanel

    Self

  5. Lisa Rinzler

    Lisa Rinzler

    Self

  6. Conrad L. Hall

    Conrad L. Hall

    Self

  7. William A. Fraker

    William A. Fraker

    Self

  8. John Bailey

    John Bailey

    Self

  9. Néstor Almendros

    Néstor Almendros

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
cinematographerfilmmakingfilm productioncinema historyart documentarycinematography