{"id":267,"date":"2016-01-14T15:19:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T20:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.library.american.edu\/mediaservices\/2016\/01\/14\/this-years-oscars-remind-about-the-importance-of-cinematography\/"},"modified":"2016-01-14T15:19:00","modified_gmt":"2016-01-14T20:19:00","slug":"this-years-oscars-remind-about-the-importance-of-cinematography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.library.american.edu\/mediaservices\/2016\/01\/14\/this-years-oscars-remind-about-the-importance-of-cinematography\/","title":{"rendered":"This year’s Oscars remind about the importance of cinematography"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This year’s Oscar nominations are out, with the usual mix of surprises (Mad Max<\/i>!) and disappointments (whitewashing across the board). But the one incontestable standout out on the list is the Achievement in Cinematography award. 2016’s lineup might be one of the most competitive races ever.<\/p>\n

It’s too easy to lump cinematography in with the technical categories (which is what the Academy does), but this award is one of the most important to the filmmaking process. Directors receive all the credit for how a film looks, but skilled cinematographers are the ones who execute their vision. For examples, read The Beat<\/i>‘s summary<\/a> of famous directors and cinematographers who teamed up: when you watch a Christopher Nolan film, the tone and composition of those images were chosen by his cinematographer Wally Pfister. Don’t underestimate a great cinematographer.<\/p>\n

All five nominated films are outstanding, and a four in particular represent exceptional achievements and pedigrees.<\/p>\n