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Victor J. Kemper

Also Known As: Victor Jay Kemper

Biography: Victor Jay Kemper (April 14, 1927 – November 27, 2023) was an American cinematographer. He was a member of the American Society of Cinematographers, and was its president twice, from 1993 to 1996, and from 1999 to 2001.

Department: Camera

Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey, USA

Adult: No

Birthday: April 14, 1927

Age: 98 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: November 27, 2023

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Overview: Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes: the DP tells people where to look; changes in movies (the arrival of sound, color, and wide screens) required creative responses from DPs; and, these artisans constantly invent new equipment and try new things, with wonderful results. The narration takes us through the identifiable studio styles of the 30s, the emergence of noir, the New York look, and the impact of Europeans. Citizen Kane, The Conformist, and Gordon Willis get special attention.

Genres: Documentary History

Original Language: en

Release Date: 1992-09-17

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The Story of Husbands: A Tribute to John Cassavetes

Overview: Producer Al Ruban, actor Ben Gazzara, and cinematographer Victor J. Kemper share their fond memories of director-actor John Cassavetes and of his filming Husbands (1970).

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2009-08-18

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