Best known for his fantastical collaborations with director Joe Dante — including The Howling, Gremlins, Explorers and Matinee — the cinematographer unexpectedly died on February 9, 2021....more
One of the masters of modern cinematography, the Italian director of photography died on February 7 at the age of 97, leaving behind a body of influential work that will continue to resonate....more
The New York native — known for helping to create “Direct Cinema” and shoot Lord of the Flies — died on February 9, 2021 at the age of 87. ...more
A two-time Emmy nominee, the Chinese immigrant excelled in a difficult profession, due to diligence and inspiration from mentors, including James Wong Howe, ASC and Robert Wise. ...more
The cinematographer and two-time Oscar nominee — best-known for features including Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and The Fugitive — passed on Sept. 20 at the age of 84....more
The acclaimed director of photography died on August 27 at his home in South Kortright, New York, at the age of 75....more
The exceptional cinematographer left behind an inspirational artistic legacy with such films as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Color Purple, Empire of the Sun, Avalon and Bugsy....more
The son of Harkness Smith, ASC, the Emmy and ASC Award-winning cinematographer was 81....more
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