Visions of Light

1992
1 Std. 32 Min.

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Science & Technology Documentary Documentary History

Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuCameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography, illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Die Geburt einer Nation (1915) to Do the Right Thing (1989).Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography, illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Die Geburt einer Nation (1915) to Do the Right Thing (1989).Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography, illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Die Geburt einer Nation (1915) to Do the Right Thing (1989).

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7,7/10

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Auszeichnungen
- 3 Gewinne & 1 Nominierung insgesamt

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Conrad L. Hall

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(as Conrad Hall)

John Bailey

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Vilmos Zsigmond

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Charles Lang

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(as Charles B. Lang)

Ernest R. Dickerson

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(as Ernest Dickerson)

Michael Chapman

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Allen Daviau

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Caleb Deschanel

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Lisa Rinzler

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William A. Fraker

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Néstor Almendros

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(as Nestor Almendros)

Charles Rosher Jr.

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(as Charles D. Rosher)

Stephen H. Burum

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Harry L. Wolf

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(as Harry Wolf)

Sven Nykvist

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Robert Wise

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László Kovács

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(as Laszlo Kovacs)

James Wong Howe

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(Archivfilmmaterial)

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Wissenswertes
Director Todd McCarthy had hoped to include an interview with the legendary cinematographer, John Alton, whose work is highlighted in the film, but could not locate him. Alton had quit the movie business after working on Elmer Gantry - Gott ist im Geschäft (1960), and for many years, even close friends didn't know his whereabouts, or if he was still alive. In 1992, McCarthy was shocked to receive a phone call from the now 91-year-old Alton, who had heard about Visions of Light (1992), and wanted to attend the premiere. Alton insisted that there was nothing mysterious in his disappearance, that he and his wife had simply decided to give up the movie business and travel a bit. They had lived in France, Germany, and Argentina, and had a great time. Alton died in 1996 at the age of 95.

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Vittorio Storaro: I understood at that moment that cinema really has no nationality.

Verbindungen
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Benny & Joon/The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader Murdering Mom/Map of the Human Heart/Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography (1993)

Soundtracks
Shadow Waltz
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Played and sung during a clip from Goldgräber von 1933 (1933)

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You'll never look at a film the same way after seeing this!!!

This is a great, I repeat great, documentary on the history of cinematography. No film student should be without it!! It covers all the changes in technology and techniques and its impact on film.

It brilliantly shows the freedom of camera movement during the silent period and how things became more restricted when sound was added later and the transition from B/W to Color. But most importantly, clearly depicts how Directors of Photography over came these limitations and created new techniques which changed film history forever. Brilliant!!!! You'll never look at a film the same way after seeing this.

Covers many different aspects of "the Hollywood look" and the different "Studio looks" throughout time. Also uncovers the secrets of many DP's and how they made their "Stars" look so incredible!!

I especially like the section on Film Noir and the plethora of absolutely breath taking film clips!!! Included in this gem of a documentary are great clips from classics like the 1947 version of "Oliver Twist" and examples from some of the greatest DP's of all time!!! Arthur Miller...etc...

Very entertaining!! Even for non-film buffs!!! I've showed this documentary to friends and relatives and they all seem to watch with amazement!!!

I liked it so much I just had to buy it!