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- Who Will Win the Oscar for Best Cinematography?Why is the Best Cinematography Oscar category prone to upsets? Five-time nominee Emmanuel Lubezki seems to be this year's shoe-in, but he did not win for his groundbreaking work on 2006's 'Children of Men.'
- In Defense of the CinematographerTwo months ago, Luke M. published an article that dismisses the great work done by some great filmmakers. This article intends to show exactly why their work should not be so casually disregarded and give another way to look at their work.
- 'Inception' Cinematographer Wally Pfister Wins the Oscars in a Very Tough Race'Inception' cinematographer and long-time Christopher Nolan collaborator Wally Pfister received the Oscars Best Cinematography Award at the annual Academy Awards ceremony held at the Kodak Theatre on February 28, 2011.
Filmmaking: What is the Job of a Production Designer?Production design is one of the key aspects in a motion picture production. The production designer (PD) is involved in the conceptualization, organization, and implementation of the physical world that needs to be produced for the making of the film.
2010 Oscar Nominations for Best CinematographyThe Academy Awards announced the Oscar nominees for Best Cinematography. The nominees include Avatar, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Hurt Locker, Inglourious Basterds and The White Ribbon. Find out how the films performed in the box office.- (MOVIES) Australian Cinematographers Awards OverviewThe Australian Cinematographers Awards are held each May and celebrate the achievements, creativity and skills of those who work tirelessly behind the camera to create your favorite films.
- (MOVIES) American Society of Cinematographers Awards GuideEach year, the American Society of Cinematographers honors the members of its profession with the ASC Awards.
- (MOVIES) British Cinematographers Award OverviewThe British Society of Cinematographers awards and recognizes some of the best achievements in cinematography in a given year.
Underwater 3D Cinematography: An Evolving Art by Creators the Mantello BrosOut of all the incredible documentaries of nature in the IMAX format, it wasn't until the 2000's when underwater documentaries in IMAX 3D became more prominent as the result of two oceanographer brothers from France. Meet the Mantello Brothers...- Interview with Cinematographer Dan ParsonsInterview with Cinematographer Dan Parsons
- Cinematographer Dan Parsons Preps Fountain of TearsCinematographer Dan Parsons talks about his next project
- Top 3 MTV Video Music Award Winners for Best Cinematography in Music HistoryTwo of my top 3 MTV Video Music Award Winners for Best Cinematography in music history were directed by Daniel Pearl.
- Jack Cardiff (1914-2009), "Master of Light"Famed English cinematographer Jack Cardiff has died at the age of 94. He was best known for his work as cinematographer on the films "The Red Shoes" (1948) and "Black Narcissus" (1947), for which he won an Oscar for Best Cinematographer.
- Top 5 Academy Award Winners for Best Cinematography in Movie HistoryThese top 5 Academy Award Winners for Best Cinematography in movie history span the years 1979-1993.
Karl Struss, Cinematographer: Academy Award, "Sunrise"A biography of cinematographer Karl Struss
The Oscar-Winners: Vittorio StoraroA biography of Academy Award-Winner Vittorio Storaro- The Oscar Winners: Boris KaufmanA biography of cinematographer Boris Kaufman
- The Oscar Winners: Arthur C. Miller, Director of PhotographyA biography of Arthur C. Miller, Academy Award-winning cinematographer
- Karl Freund: Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Became the Dean of TV Cameramen in the 1950sA Biography of Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Karl Freund
- Karl Freund: Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Became the Dean of TV Cameramen in the 1950sA profile of Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Karl Freund
- The Oscar-Winners: John Alcott, CinematographerA biography of Oscar-Winning Cinematographer John Alcott
- Lucien Ballard: Legendary CinematographerA biography of cinematographer Lucien Ballard
- Cinematography: Knowing When and What Not to LightI believe this to be the single most visually important thing a filmmaker of any sort can, and should, know about cinematography - knowing what NOT to light.
Seven Horror Films with the Best CinematographyGore, blood, and guts aren't the only factors in making a successful horror film. Withouth great cinematography, some films are a bust. Here are some horror films with the creepiest imagery.
The Oscar Winners: James Wong HoweA biography of cinematographer James Wong Howe- The Oscar Winners: Cinematographer Haskell WexlerCinematographer Haskell Wexler has won two Oscars for his photography on motion pictures. He remains a committed political progressive.
- Gordon Willis: Brilliant but Overlooked Cinematographer of Many Classic FilmsThere are a lot of people deserving of being the most overlooked in history by the Academy Awards, but any list has to begin with the man widely regarded as the finest cinematographer of the past fifty years.
- The Cinematography and Lighting of the Shawshank RedemptionThis article examines the ways that Frank Darabont utilized lighting in the film The Shawshank Redemption.
- Legendary Bergman Cinematographer Sven Nykvist Has DiedSven Nykvist, one of the greatest cinematographers of all time , has died.
- The Use of Cinematography and Stylistic Elements in One Hour PhotoA look at the use of visual elements as another means of reinforcing a script's central idea through the film, "One Hour Photo."
- What is Cinematography?A movies director gets the major share of pre-premiere publicity, interviews and commentary of his vision of "telling the story" that results in the finished movie. Cinematographers rarely get interviewed, yet they do the majority of the work.
- Fateless While Disturbing Features Excellent CinematographyFateless is a very disturbing film. It's about a Hungarian boy serving time for war labor in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. The cinematography is excellent.
- TransWorld Skate Magazine Wants Your Skate Video SubmissionsDo you have a hot new skate video that you are working on and want to show it off to the world? This article discusses TWS's latest video contest as well as a few tips for creating your skate video entry.
Critically Acclaimed Movies About KingsMovies that highlight king characters as essential parts of their stories mostly focus on certain aspects of the monarchs' personal lives, their contributions to history and culture, and how they used their power over their kingdoms.- Tragic Death of Cinematography IIThe 2ed chapter of a dying art...
High Paying Careers for Those Looking for Job SecurityTake a look through these options if you are looking to enter into a high paying career.- Segei Eisenstein's "The Cinematographic Principle and the Ideogram" ReviewEisenstein explains that in montage there is a group of shots, each with a different picture and idea. When these shots are put together in succession they create and convey one new and very different idea. Eisenstein similarly explained that the Japanese
First Time Nominees at the 83rd Academy Awards2011 Oscar nominated films such as, "Black Swan," "The King's Speech," "The Fighter," "The Kids Are All Right," "The Social Network" and "Winter's Bone" garnered several first time nominees at the 83rd Academy Awards.
2010 at the Movies: Guild Award NominationsThe 2010 Award Nominees for the Directors Guild, American Society of Cinematographers, Writers Guild and Screen Actors Guild. Winners will be announced in late January, early February 2011.
The Beautiful Movies List: Artistic Cinematography Triumphs You Need to SeeWatch these fine films on the biggest screen you can manage, and let the stunning scenery, vivid effects and clever visual metaphors overwhelm your senses.
