Movie: Visions of Light

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ernest R. Dickerson
Ernest R. Dickerson

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Michael Chapman
Michael Chapman

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Allen Daviau
Allen Daviau

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Caleb Deschanel
Caleb Deschanel

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Lisa Rinzler
Lisa Rinzler

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Conrad L. Hall
Conrad L. Hall

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William A. Fraker
William A. Fraker

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John Bailey
John Bailey

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Néstor Almendros
Néstor Almendros

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Charles Rosher Jr.
Charles Rosher Jr.

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1992-09-17

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

    The Art of Cinematography

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  • Languages:

    English
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