Visions of Light(1992)
The Art of Cinematography
Visions of Light Synopsis
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.
Visions of Light (1992) is a documentary and history film directed by Stuart Samuels, released on September 17, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Ernest R. Dickerson, Michael Chapman, Allen Daviau and Caleb Deschanel. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart Samuels
- Writers:
- Todd McCarthy
- Cinematographer:
- Nancy Schreiber
- Production:
- AFI, NHK
- Status:
- Released
Visions of Light Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ernest R. Dickerson
as Self
Michael Chapman
as Self
Allen Daviau
as Self
Caleb Deschanel
as Self
Lisa Rinzler
as Self
Conrad Hall
as Self
William A. Fraker
as Self
John Bailey
as Self
Néstor Almendros
as Self
- Charles Rosher Jr.
Charles Rosher Jr.
as Self
Vilmos Zsigmond
as Self
Stephen H. Burum
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Samuels, written by Todd McCarthy.
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Visions of Light Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 50 ratings.
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Visions of Light – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Visions of Light?
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The main cast of Visions of Light (1992) includes Ernest R. Dickerson, Michael Chapman, Allen Daviau, Caleb Deschanel and Lisa Rinzler. The film was directed by Stuart Samuels. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Visions of Light released?
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Visions of Light was released on September 17, 1992 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Visions of Light worth watching?
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Visions of Light (1992) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.