Herb A. Lightman
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Blade Runner: Cronenweth’s Photography
The director of photography works to achieve the classical noir look Ridley Scott wanted for his futuristic sci-fi masterpiece.
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Best Achievement In Cinematography: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Conrad Hall, ASC, awarded coveted Oscar as top cinematographer of 1969, discusses challenges and techniques of photographing the winning film.
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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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