Through The Lens – S01E19: Ed Lachman

Selected Filmography

About this Episode

Ed Lachman is one of the great modern-day masters of light and lens.  He’s left a mark on the craft of cinematography, through a combination of talent, insight, and intuition and intelligence.  He’s quite simply, fantastic. His use of color is innovative and experimental, his use of camera is sensitive and delicate. Ed never makes a shot because he’s “just shooting”, he always searches for the motivation behind the composition. His work speaks for itself; it is always gorgeous and elevating the material.

2:00 – Interesting lens choice for THE LAST PICTURE SHOW

2:30 – Ed’s lens choice

4:00 – FAR FROM HEAVEN

7:00 – Use of color, the way painters use color to evoke an emotional response from the characters.

12:55 – A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION – shot with a Sony 900

21:30 – The use of an “advancing” color and “receding” color; using color for depth.

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