Herb A. Lightman
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The Photography of Charade
An interview with Charles B. Lang, Jr., ASC — who filmed the project on a variety of practical locations throughout Paris.
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An Old Master Shows Some New Tricks on Sunset Boulevard
“I believe that a motion picture should be alive and not dead — spontaneous instead of calculated,” says director of photography John F. Seitz, ASC.
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Discussing the Set Design of Blade Runner
Creating the look of the future, and the thought process behind it, as explained by director Ridley Scott and “visual futurist” Syd Mead.
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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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