James Wong Howe, Cinematographer
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Interviews James Wong Howe as he reflects on his 55-year career as a Hollywood cinematographer. Demonstrates his techniques of filming and of lighting a set to create different visual effects. Glimpses into Mr. Howe's personal philosophy as well as his thoughts about the importance of the film medium., Interviews James Wong Howe as he reflects on his 55-year career as a Hollywood cinematographer. Demonstrates his techniques of filming and of lighting a set to create different visual effects. Glimpses into Mr. Howe's personal philosophy as well as his thoughts about the importance of the film medium.
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, Cinematographer James Wong Howe has applied his artistry to the making of films for over 55 years. Note d for his work in The Prisoner of Zenda, Abe Lincoln in Illinois, Yankee Doodle Dandy and Body and Soul, Howe received Oscars for The Rose Tatoo and Hud. To show the film student how light can be used to create strong visual images which complement the story, Howe lights the same set for afternoon, sunset and night. In each lighting situation, he sets his key light and proceeds to build up the lighting according to the effect he wishes to create.
, Interviews James Wong Howe as he reflects on his 55-year career as a Hollywood cinematographer. Demonstrates his techniques of filming and of lighting a set to create different visual effects. Glimpses into Mr. Howe's personal philosophy as well as his thoughts about the importance of the film medium.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
, Interviews James Wong Howe as he reflects on his 55-year career as a Hollywood cinematographer. Demonstrates his techniques of filming and of lighting a set to create different visual effects. Glimpses into Mr. Howe's personal philosophy as well as his thoughts about the importance of the film medium.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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