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Visions of Light

- 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.

Release Date : 1992-09-17

Language :English

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Status : Released

Production Company : AFINHK

Production Country : JapanUnited States of America

Alternative Titles : Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography

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Original Name : Gordon Willis

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