Herb A. Lightman
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Owen Roizman on Filming The Exorcist
The director of photography on what may be the most shocking film ever made describes the unique problems and challenges involved in translating a best-selling novel into stunning visual images.
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On Location With Ryan’s Daughter
American Cinematographer editor journeys to an isolated corner of Ireland to observe filming of this new David Lean production.
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Shadows: Experimental Film Venture
Looking at John Cassavetes’ directorial debut — a film pieced together on the fly that resulted in extensive critical praise.
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The Dramatic Photography of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Inspired camerawork is all-of-a-piece with brilliantly cinematic filmization of famous stage drama.
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The Pit And The Pendulum: A Study in Horror Film Photography
Discussing the set design and lighting techniques in horror filming with the makers of The Pit and the Pendulum.
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Panaflex Camera Debuts on The Sugarland Express
Long-awaited, the sleek new equipment arrives on location in Texas for the shooting of Universal’s ambitious road picture.
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Filming Planet Of The Apes
Cinematic artistry in every department makes science-fiction thriller an allegory for our times.
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On Location with Deliverance
AC’s editor ropes his way down into a 1,200-foot chasm to observe filming of a stark and violent tale that is a real “cliff-hanger” for cast and crew and, hopefully, will be for the audience, too.
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