From photography to motion picture, Vittorio Storaro — cinematographer for Francis Ford Coppola and Bernardo Bertolucci explains the meaning of cinematography:
- What is Cinematography?
- What does a student of Cinematography need to know?
- Onset grading — Yes or no?
- What are your thoughts on digital cinematography?
- Have you worked with digital?
Nominated for 10 Oscars, Roger Deakins has given a unique visual identity to films by big league Directors such as, Martin Scorsese, the Coen Brothers and Sam Mendes.
- What advice do you have for aspiring Cinematographers?
- What is the most important aspect of film making?
- What cinematography literature do you keep up with?
“It’s not about the images, it’s about your world view, your personal experience and how you interact with people.” Settled in Hong Kong and born in Australia, Christopher Doyle has transcended Eastern and Western culture with a devout global audience. Doyle’s curious appetite for the world around him, fused with his insatiable need to push limits, has seen him produce a raw and honest observation of work.
- What are the challenges faced by cinematographers?
- What are your views on digital film making?
- What does the film industry need more of?
Hungarian born cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond has worked primarily with film on features such as The Deer Hunter and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
- What is the role of the cinematographer?
- What would you say to aspiring cinematograpers?
- Are there films of yours that you are particularly proud of?
- Digital is here to stay, so how will you get the best from it?
- How has digital affected you?
110 of the world’s top cinematographers discuss the art of how and why films look the way they do. Cinematographer Style is about the Art and Craft of Cinematography. It is about how everything, from life experiences to technology, influences and shapes an individual’s visual style. Because of the powerful impact that the visual style of a movie can have, this documentary may offer contemporaries valuable insights into the dramatic choices Cinematographers make. And, it is expected that the material will have significant historic value as well.
Roger Deakins in Cinematographer Style: “Lenses are really important to me,” says Deakins, after which we get an in-depth discussion on working with the Coen Brothers and how to shoot with the audience in mind. A great conversationalist, how can one not listen to this man speak about film?
