Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography

1993, Documentary/Drama, 1h 30m

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This documentary examines an often overlooked element of filmmaking: the role of cinematography. It includes interviews with various cinematographers, credited as "directors of photography," who discuss clips from their own work as well as films that inspired them. They pay homage to pioneering cinematographers and to more than 100 films. The film considers how the cinematographer's job has changed over the years, with the advent of new technology and the development of the art of filmmaking.

Genre:

Documentary, Drama, History
Original Language:

English
Director:

Arnold Glassman, Stuart Samuels, Todd McCarthy
Producer:

Stuart Samuels
Writer:

Todd McCarthy
Runtime:

1h 30m
Production Co:

American Film Institute
Sound Mix:

Mono
Aspect Ratio:

35mm, Scope (2.35:1), Academy (1.33:1)