Visions of Light(1992)
“The Art of Cinematography”
Overview
Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes: the DP tells people where to look; changes in movies (the arrival of sound, color, and wide screens) required creative responses from DPs; and, these artisans constantly invent new equipment and try new things, with wonderful results. The narration takes us through the identifiable studio styles of the 30s, the emergence of noir, the New York look, and the impact of Europeans. Citizen Kane, The Conformist, and Gordon Willis get special attention.
Director
Arnold Glassman
Studio
AFI
Cast
Ernest R. Dickerson
as Self
Michael Chapman
as Self
Allen Daviau
as Self
Caleb Deschanel
as Self
Lisa Rinzler
as Self
Conrad Hall
as Self
William A. Fraker
as Self
John Bailey
as Self
Néstor Almendros
as Self
Charles Rosher Jr.
as Self
Vilmos Zsigmond
as Self
Stephen H. Burum
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
AFI • NHK
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Visions of Light?▼
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What is Visions of Light about?▼
Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes: the DP tells people where to look; changes in movies (the arrival of sound, color, and wide screens) required creative responses from DPs; and, these artisans constantly invent new equipment and try new things, with wonderful results. The narration takes us through the identifiable studio styles of the 30s, the emergence of noir, the New York look, and the impact of Europeans. Citizen Kane, The Conformist, and Gordon Willis get special attention.
Who directed Visions of Light?▼
Visions of Light was directed by Arnold Glassman and released in 1992. It is a documentary, history film.
How long is Visions of Light?▼
Visions of Light has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Visions of Light?▼
The cast of Visions of Light includes Ernest R. Dickerson as Self, Michael Chapman as Self, Allen Daviau as Self, Caleb Deschanel as Self, Lisa Rinzler as Self and more.
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