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“1917:” How Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins Made Their “One-Shot” War Epic
Delivering a visceral, uninterrupted cinematic experience, the legendary cinematographer breaks new ground in Mendes’ World War I feature.
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‘One Night:’ The History of the Universe, No Big Deal
"The fundamental idea behind this visually complex and evolving piece was to show the defining moments of creativity that have changed the world."
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‘Carne y Arena’ and Considerations for VR Cinema Design
"My intention was to experiment with VR technology to explore the human condition in an attempt to break the dictatorship of the frame."
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Alejanrdo G. Iñárritu Uses VR to Depict Immigration Crisis
"The big mistake of VR is that it has been considered an extension of cinema."
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Mexican Beer Commercial Celebrates Work of Emmanuel Lubezki
A spot for Mexican beer Cerveza Indio celebrates the extraordinary work and creative life of cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki (Gravity, The Revenant). The 60-second spot...
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Marvel at Emmanuel Lubezki’s Stunning Cinematography in ‘Knight of Cups’ Clips
Cinematographer Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki has now won the Oscar for Best Cinematography for three years in a row (for Gravity, Birdman, and The Revenant)....
‘The Revenant’: Inside the Film’s Cold, Wet, Dirty, Determined Production
The Revenant was shot in remote forests, at 9,000-foot elevation and in -30° F temperatures. Read our full story here.
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Emmanuel Lubezki Posts Behind-the-Scenes Shots from ‘The Revenant’
While we wait for Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s highly-anticipated The Revenant, cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki has been teasing the film’s stunning imagery with behind-the-scenes photos on...
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How the Latest Camera Tech Made the Cinematography of ‘Birdman,’ ‘Noah’ and More Possible
David Heuring of Variety delves into how new camera technology made the cinematography of 2014 films like Birdman, Dawn of the Planet of the...
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Behind the Stylistic Camera Choices of ‘Birdman’
Cinematography Database’s Matt Workman examines the stylistic and technical choices of Birdman cinematographer Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki, who shot the film as if it were...
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Examining the Signature Long Takes of ‘Birdman’ DP Emmanuel Lubezki
Birdman has the distinction of being a film that looks like it was filmed in one continuous shot, a feat that required months of...
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Will Emmanuel Lubezki’s Work Stun on the Upcoming ‘Birdman’?
HitFix’s Kristopher Tapley gathers all the available information on Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s Birdman, including the rumor that cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki performed a “magic trick”...
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