"I think people just see cinematography as being about photography and innovative shots and beautiful lighting. We all want our movies to look great visually, to be beguiling and enticing, but I think that what really defines a great cinematographer is one who loves story."
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Seamus McGarvey
Cinematographer
Seamus McGarvey is a renowned cinematographer known for his visually striking work in films like 'Atonement' and 'Nocturnal Animals'.
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Seamus McGarvey
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"I think that digital is offering many great possibilities for cinematographers. Particularly in urban cityscapes and low light photography its allowing us to render what we actually see with our eyes; which is interesting."
Seamus McGarvey
Cinematographer
"It's interesting vocalizing something that is visual."
Seamus McGarvey
Cinematographer
"I think, retrospectivety helps to hone your ideas for future projects. I like it."
Seamus McGarvey
Cinematographer
"I wanted to shoot the sex scenes unadorned so that the actors could really live in the moment."
Seamus McGarvey
Cinematographer
"You don't have to shoot the film in the first couple days of principal photography."