Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography

Alternative title: Arnold Glassman: Visions of Light
Synopsis: A study in cinematography, the video features interviews with 29 lighting cameramen and directors who acknowledge and illustrate their influences, their mentors, and their inspirations with over 100 film clips, and illustrate their tactics and secrets. Contributors include Ernest Dickerson, Haskell Wexler, Vittorio Storaro and the late Nestor Almendros to whom the film is dedicated.
Language: English
Country: United States
Year of production: 1992
Notes: Originated in HDTV (High Definition Television) in an on-screen ratio of 14:9. The film clips were transferred from their original 35mm prints onto the new high definition format, and these are presented in their original apsect ratios.
Subjects: Media studies
Keywords: cinema; cinematography; film and video production techniques

Director: Arnold Glassman
Writer: Todd McCarthy
Contributor: Ernest Dickerson; Haskell Wexler; Nancy Schreiber; Nestor Almendors; Vittorio Storaro

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