
Visions of Light
The Art of Cinematography
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Visions of Light
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Release Date: 1992-09-17
- Runtime: 92 minutes
- Rating: 6.99/10 (48 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: AFI, NHK
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1385
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Ernest R. Dickerson
as Self

Michael Chapman
as Self

Allen Daviau
as Self

Caleb Deschanel
as Self

Lisa Rinzler
as Self

Conrad L. Hall
as Self

William A. Fraker
as Self

John Bailey
as Self

Néstor Almendros
as Self

Charles Rosher Jr.
as Self
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Visions of Light?▼
Visions of Light is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 1992-09-17.
Who are the main actors in Visions of Light?▼
The main cast includes Ernest R. Dickerson, Michael Chapman, Allen Daviau, Caleb Deschanel, Lisa Rinzler, .
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The Art of Cinematography
What is the IMDb rating of Visions of Light?▼
Visions of Light has an IMDb rating of 6.99/10 based on 48 votes.
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The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by AFI, NHK. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Visions of Light filmed?▼
Visions of Light was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Visions of Light?▼
The total runtime of Visions of Light is 92 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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