cinematography What films do you think have the best camera work?
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I love Yasujiro Ozu's compositions. Look at his use of graphic match in his classic period from 1949-1962. I love his use of colors, that red kettle from Equinox Flower is just brilliant.
Equinox Flower stills:
http://www.a2pcinema.com/ozu-san/films/captures/equinoxflower/11.jpg
http://www.a2pcinema.com/ozu-san/films/captures/equinoxflower/4.jpg
http://www.a2pcinema.com/ozu-san/films/captures/equinoxflower/pillow2.jpg
He was also brilliant not just because of his distinctive compositions in terms of camerawork but more with the way he arranged different objects on the set. He also captured space and depth very well using several techniques.
I think John Ford has produced several gorgeous images of the Old West.
I absolutely adore Wong Kar-Wai's aesthetic every time, especially in In The Mood For Love with those amazing slow moving camera shots. Happy Together also had really beautiful images.
Happy Together still:
http://www.reelgood.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/happy_together_blu-ray4.jpg
There are tons of filmmakers I can mention but I don't want to make this post too long so I'll just mention one more.
Agnes Varda is one of those great visual artists in film, her background in photography may have helped with that a lot. Even in her first feature film there is stunning cinematography. Her second feature film (widely considered to be her masterpiece) is even better though! In that film she really uses the moving camera well, elevating what is essentially a 'walk and talk' film (an artistic one but nevertheless a 'walk and talk' kinda movie) into a masterpiece of cinematography.
Equinox Flower stills:
http://www.a2pcinema.com/ozu-san/films/captures/equinoxflower/11.jpg
http://www.a2pcinema.com/ozu-san/films/captures/equinoxflower/4.jpg
http://www.a2pcinema.com/ozu-san/films/captures/equinoxflower/pillow2.jpg
He was also brilliant not just because of his distinctive compositions in terms of camerawork but more with the way he arranged different objects on the set. He also captured space and depth very well using several techniques.
I think John Ford has produced several gorgeous images of the Old West.
I absolutely adore Wong Kar-Wai's aesthetic every time, especially in In The Mood For Love with those amazing slow moving camera shots. Happy Together also had really beautiful images.
Happy Together still:
http://www.reelgood.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/happy_together_blu-ray4.jpg
There are tons of filmmakers I can mention but I don't want to make this post too long so I'll just mention one more.
Agnes Varda is one of those great visual artists in film, her background in photography may have helped with that a lot. Even in her first feature film there is stunning cinematography. Her second feature film (widely considered to be her masterpiece) is even better though! In that film she really uses the moving camera well, elevating what is essentially a 'walk and talk' film (an artistic one but nevertheless a 'walk and talk' kinda movie) into a masterpiece of cinematography.
My new favorite. and one that doesn't get enough credit is the new Secret Life Of Walter Mitty
For the period of 1998 - 2008 the American Society of Cinematographers voted this list:
http://www.cinematography.com/index.php?showtopic=47008
The top ten:
1. Amelie: Bruno Delbonnel, ASC, AFC (2001)
2. Children of Men: Emmanuel Lubezki, ASC, AMC (2006)
3. Saving Private Ryan: Janusz Kaminski (199
4. There Will Be Blood: Robert Elswit, ASC (2007)
5. No Country for Old Men: Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC (2007)
6. Fight Club: Jeff Cronenweth, ASC (1999)
7. The Dark Knight: Wally Pfister, ASC (200
8. Road to Perdition: Conrad L. Hall, ASC (2002)
9. Cidade de Deus (City of God): César Charlone, ABC (2002)
10. American Beauty: Conrad L. Hall, ASC (1999)
http://www.cinematography.com/index.php?showtopic=47008
The top ten:
1. Amelie: Bruno Delbonnel, ASC, AFC (2001)
2. Children of Men: Emmanuel Lubezki, ASC, AMC (2006)
3. Saving Private Ryan: Janusz Kaminski (199
4. There Will Be Blood: Robert Elswit, ASC (2007)
5. No Country for Old Men: Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC (2007)
6. Fight Club: Jeff Cronenweth, ASC (1999)
7. The Dark Knight: Wally Pfister, ASC (200
8. Road to Perdition: Conrad L. Hall, ASC (2002)
9. Cidade de Deus (City of God): César Charlone, ABC (2002)
10. American Beauty: Conrad L. Hall, ASC (1999)