October 2020
HistoricalDiscussing 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....more
Herb A. Lightman
August 2020
HistoricalBlade Runner: Cronenweth’s Photography
The director of photography works to achieve the classical noir look Ridley Scott wanted for his futuristic sci-fi masterpiece. ...more
June 2020
HistoricalBest 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....more
May 2020
HistoricalOwen 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....more
May 2020
HistoricalOn Location With Ryan’s Daughter
American Cinematographer editor journeys to an isolated corner of Ireland to observe filming of this new David Lean production....more
May 2020
HistoricalShadows: Experimental Film Venture
Looking at John Cassavetes’ directorial debut — a film pieced together on the fly that resulted in extensive critical praise. ...more
April 2020
HistoricalThe Dramatic Photography of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Inspired camerawork is all-of-a-piece with brilliantly cinematic filmization of famous stage drama....more
April 2020
HistoricalThe 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. ...more
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