Academy and A.S.C. Present the
Fine Art Photography of Cinematographers
BEVERLY HILLS, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in association with the American Society of Cinematographers, will present “The ‘Decisive Moment’ Revisited: Fine Art Photography by the Cinematographers of the A.S.C.,” an exhibition opening on Friday, September 9, in the Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery in Beverly Hills.
“The ‘Decisive Moment’ Revisited” will showcase the stills of 79 cinematographers including Oscar® winners Janusz Kaminski (“Saving Private Ryan,” “Schindler’s List”), Vittorio Storaro (“Apocalypse Now,” “The Last Emperor,” “Reds”), John Toll (“Legends of the Fall,” “Braveheart”) and the late Conrad Hall (“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “American Beauty,” “Road to Perdition”).
“These images are indelible reflections of the souls of artists,” said Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Owen Roizman, a member of the Academy’s Board of Governors and vice president of the A.S.C.
Cinematographers are accustomed to viewing the world through the lens of a motion picture camera, but many are also accomplished photographers. “As cinematographers, our creative process allows us to produce an indelible record of who we are and how we see the world,” explained Richard Crudo, A.S.C. president.
Whether in color or black and white, digital or film, large format or small print, each of the photographs on display provides a unique window into the personal aesthetic of these ‘masters of light.’
“To me, photography is an interpretive art form,” said Roizman. “You have to discover or create the right light, choose the camera angle and perspective, and compose an image which reflects your feelings at that time and place.”
“The ‘Decisive Moment’ Revisited” will be on display through Sunday, December 11. The Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends, noon to 6 p.m. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. For more information call (310) 247-3600 or visit www.oscars.org.
[Return to page]