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Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography Actors: Conrad L. Hall, John Bailey, Vilmos Zsigmond, Charles Lang, Sven Nykvist, Robert Wise, László Kovács Directors: Arnold Glassman, Todd McCarthy, Stuart Samuels Number of Items: 1 Picture Format: Academy Ratio Format: Color, Black & White, Closed-captioned Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Running Time: 95 minutes Studio: Image Entertainment Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Product Group: DVD Release Date: 2000-05-09 Buy from Amazon |
 "Great for film students and lovers of film."I bouhgt the laser disc version in 1994, and I have seen it since then, almost 30 times. I have just ordered the DVD version as soon as I knew that existed. I don't know which features does have the DVD version, but in laser disc was extraordinary, I learned a lot from the best cinematographers, e.g. Almendros say that a cinematographer should never use a fog filter. I really recomend strongly this DVD not only for film students, but also for every person who own a DVD, you'll never see this on TV. Elías Rima Thursday, 08jun2000  "Great program, not so great DVD"This is a very interesting program, and one reason to get the DVD is because not only is it cheaper than the VHS version, but because of the durability and quality of a DVD. But I have to also mention that this program didn't get any kind of treatment as a DVD, except for dividing the program into chapters. For such feature and since it's about the visual art of cinema, subtitles for the hearing impaired and for other languages should have been considered. "Inspiring, thrilling...wanting more!"First saw it in theatre with friends, owned the laserdisc and now DVD.....it gives constant joy watching film making ....rather than most of what we see today. Love to show it to novice film buffs...it is great start for someone... While the sound is digital mono..it is great. And the various ascept ratios...are excellant as is the clarity. One can go to the original full length film for all proper mixes...which you want to after seeing clips from "some" of the classics and near classics....and leaving you wanting....more. I believe this is must for every collection. "Well done, recommended viewing for any fan of the movies"This film is not just homework for film students. I think anyone who enjoys movies will find this an entertaining & informative collection of movie scenes. The format of this collection is to have a brief (minute or so), well done interview with the cinematographer for a particular movie scene describe what's important, followed by the scene itself. The pacing, clips, and interviews are such that the overall film keeps your interest and is entertaining and at times fascinating. I came away with a greater appreciation for some past movies as well as an improved eye to better enjoy future films. I found myself reaching for pen & paper several times to write down the name of a movie I had not seen that looked interesting. Quality of the scenes is good to excellent, with some allowance for some of the earliest B&W films scenes. I've watched some other "collection" films and found them to be either short on meaningful interviews/narration, or, frankly, a little on the boring side. Not so with this film. I found "Visions of Light, the Art of Cinematography" entertaining, informative, and a good source of new (as in "new to me") movies to go out and rent. "Visions of Light-a must have DVD!"Working in the film business here in Los Angeles, it's easy to understand my appreciation for all aspects of film production. However, there are many people who don't unerstand the knowledge needed to get an image on film. Visions of Light is an incredible look into the world of cinematography, and the artists who have lit some of the most beautiful faces and film sets of the past 100 years. When I received this DVD, I wasn't expecting any "added footage", any "supplemental material." I was simply expecting a DVD that was enjoyable, entertaining, and somewhat educational to watch. In a nutshell, it delivered beyond my expectations. This DVD contains wonderful clips from some of the most popular and most beautifully photographed films of the past century. It includes interviews with an array of cinematographers giving behind the scenes stories of their careers and films that they have shot. Technically, don't expect this DVD to test your home system with incredible explosions and flawless picture quality. The clips are dated and the quality of sound and picture ranges from very good to incredibly dated. No one can expect a clip from 1930 to look THAT good, yet this DVD manages to present even the oldest clips in their greatest beauty. If you are a big fan of films, or you love the art of cinematography, or you simply have a curiousity on how films are made, then this DVD is a MUST HAVE. It is put together very well. It is incredibly entertaining, with wonderful film clips and interviews that will introduce you to the artists responsible for some of the greatest and most memorable films in history. Buy Visons of Light and it will surely be one of you favorite DVD's to watch. Enjoy! |
