Posts Tagged ‘Photography’
Robert Mapplethorpe’s Life Work Given to Los Angeles Museums
As I was driving yesterday, I was thinking about my latest film work and muddling through half-formed thoughts about how, whether anyone likes it or not, Los Angeles is the center of art in the United States. New York has become too much associated with the 20th century’s industrial approach to art. Los Angeles, it [...]
Christmas Photos From Around the World
The Big Picture blog has posted a collection of photographs showing Christmas preparations and celebrations from around the world. This picture shows a woman in Manila connecting electric decorations while her son sleeps. The photo is by Cheryl Ravelo of REUTERS.
Christopher Doyle on Cinematography
He reminds me a little of Keith Richards. He’s made some of the most beautiful films you may ever see with director Wong Kar Wai in Hong Kong. He seems to like wandering the colorful streets. Always talking about the light and color. Last night I took my new camera out along Ventura Boulevard very [...]
1948 Instruction Film For Amateur Filmmakers
This is 1948 film rescued from the trash behind a library. It tells you how you are supposed to make effective home movies. Watch it and then ignore everything it tells you! The best lesson I have learned in the hardest way is that if you respect your teacher you are lost forever. If you [...]
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