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Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography

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Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography (1992)

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Reviews Counted: 17 Fresh: 16  Rotten:1 Average Rating: 8.4/10
Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins
Synopsis:
An exceptional documentary about the craft of cinematography, featuring behind the scenes looks at some of the greatest films down through the decades in Hollywood, with secrets and insight into the look of great films such as CITIZEN KANE, THE GODFATHER, film noir, and much more. The film... [More]
An exceptional documentary about the craft of cinematography, featuring behind the scenes looks at some of the greatest films down through the decades in Hollywood, with secrets and insight into the look of great films such as CITIZEN KANE, THE GODFATHER, film noir, and much more. The film received very high critical praise for its comprehensive look at the art of filmmaking and the unapologetic love of the form. [Less]

Genre: Education/General Interest

Director: Stuart Samuels, Arnold Glassman, Ernest R. Dickerson

DVD Info

Release:

May 9, 2000

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 0
  • Snap Case
  • Widescreen - Variable
  • Single Side - Single Layer

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital Mono - English

Interactive Features:

  • Scene Access
  • Interactive Menus

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This breathtaking documentary sheds brilliant light (and subtle shading, too) on the history and practice of cinematography.

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Absolutely superb documentary with haunting score.

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Steve Crum
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You will never watch movies the same way after seeing this great documentary.

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10/07/05 09:48 PM
Cole Smithey
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06/20/05 01:29 PM
Emanuel Levy
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One of the few films that's just as amazing with the sound turned off.

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Vincent Canby
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A dream come true for true film lovers.

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04/20/03 08:04 AM
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
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Filmmaking as wonderful as that discussed in Visions of Light deserves to be seen as more than just a snippet.

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08/04/02 04:20 PM
Jeremy Heilman
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Visions of Light is a wonderful, unique look at moviemaking.

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