Movies are a visual medium.
Cinematography is one of the fundamental pillars of filmmaking.
Good cinematography helps establish iconography visual images that imprint on viewers' minds and leave a lasting impression.
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Movies are simply more enjoyable when they are effectively presented and visually appealing.
This list is a selection ofessential movies to understand the importance and impact that great cinematography can have.
Willard embarks on a mission deep into the heart of darkness, witnessing firsthand the atrocities of warfare.
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Every frame tells a story, and the setpieces are jaw-dropping.
Today, Riggan’s acting career has all but stagnated.
Looking to make his mark, Riggan seeks to write, produce and perform a production for Broadway.
With the extinction of the human race all but inevitable, the world has fallen into anarchy and chaos.
Children of Menis gritty, dystopian sci-fi at its finest.
With master filmmakerAlfonso Cuaronat the helm,Children of Menis impeccably directed and distinctly realized.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Kingisan example of filmmaking at its most monumental.
It is the result of countless dedicated hands working tirelessly to craft a fitting end to a massive story.
When it comes to cinematography,this third entry to the trilogy stands as the most impressive.
The massive battle sequences are captured with a gusto all too uncommon in movies these days.
While undeniably luxurious and beautiful, the once-popular lodge has since passed its heyday.
DirectorWes Andersonhas carved his name into movie history by honing and masteringa visual style that is unequivocally his own.
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Atriumphant and defining dramatic piece of American cinema,Citizen Kanefostered technical innovations unlike any other movie ever produced.
A crew of astronauts aboard Discovery One embarks on a mission to Jupiter in search of answers.
2001: A Space Odysseyis cinema’s finest example of unadulterated science fiction.
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