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Geoffrey Unsworth, BSC and the Photography of Superman
An incisive analysis of the photographic challenges and techniques involved in this major motion picture — and a heartfelt tribute to a legendary cinematographer from his co-worker of two decades.
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Schindler’s List Finds Heroism Amidst Holocaust
Cinematographer exploits black-and-white’s somber palette for Spielberg’s World War II drama.
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The Steadicam and The Shining Revisited
The Academy Award-winning camera stabilizer lent great fluid scope to Stanley Kubrick’s classic horror film.
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Ray Harryhausen Talks About His Cinematic Magic
After more than 40 years, the wizard of stop-motion cinematography finally shares some of the technical secrets of his unique artistry.
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Behind the Scenes on Clash of the Titans
The Greek gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus mix it up with mere mortals in a lavish spectacle that features the stop-motion special effects of wizard Ray Harryhausen.
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THX 1138: Made in San Francisco
A group of young filmmakers from American Zoetrope, most of whom had never worked on a feature, turn cameras toward a chilling “Brave New World” vision of the future.
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Inglourious Basterds: A Nazi’s Worst Nightmare
World War II is the backdrop for Quentin Tarantino’s stylized revenge fantasy, shot by Robert Richardson, ASC.
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Requiem for a Dream: Downward Spiral
Adventurous techniques add a harrowing, hallucinatory edge to this cautionary tale of addiction directed by Darren Aronofsky and photographed by Matthew Libatique.