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Visions of Light (1992)
Director: Stuart Samuels
Cast: Ernest R. Dickerson, Michael Chapman, Allen Daviau, Caleb Deschanel
Runtime92 min
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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.
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Visions of Light from 1992, directed by Stuart Samuels, is a captivating documentary that delves into the art and craft of cinematography. By showcasing the work of renowned directors of photography like Ernest R. Dickerson and Michael Chapman, the film provides a unique and insightful look at the technical and creative elements that elevate the visual storytelling in some of cinema's most iconic films.
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Visions of Light is a 1992 documentary film directed by Arnold Glassman, Todd McCarthy and Stuart Samuels. The film covers the art of cinematography since the conception of cinema at the turn of the 20th century. It features numerous filmmakers and cinematographers as interview subjects, presenting their views and discussing the importance of cinematography in the craft of filmmaking.
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