Visions Of Light - The Art of Cinematography Details

This fascinating documentary pays handsome tribute to the forgotten artists of film, the cinematographers. Passing with regrettable speed over silent geniuses like Billy Bitzer, who truly sculpted with light, the film sings the praises of black-and-white photography and reveals how some of the most memorable images ever shot in Hollywood were achieved. The work of such master craftsmen as George Barnes, Gregg Toland, William Daniels and John Alton is illustrated with well-chosen clips and heartfelt praise from the leading lighting cameramen of today. If you've ever marvelled at an image and wondered how they did it, this is for you.

An engrossing look at the contribution to film of the often unsung cinematographers, with excerpts from 125 feature films and interviews with 27 practitioners, from Nestor Almendros to Vilmos Zsigmond.