Cinematographer Collection

Captain Scott film poster, 1913 C014 / 2073
Captain Scott film poster. This 1913 film told the story of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Geoffrey Malins, 1886-1940, cinematographer, seen here in the fighting line during World War One
3502739 Geoffrey Malins, 1886-1940, cinematographer, seen here in the fighting line during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Geoffrey Malins, 1886-1940)

Eugene Lauste recording the first combined moving image and sound, c1905, (1935). Eugene Lauste may be seen already experimenting with " Talkies"

Recording the nation's anxiety outside Buckingham Palace in London. Waiting for a bulletin notifying of the development of King Edward illness. Date: May 1910

Everest expedition, 1922 - General Bruce and Captain Noel
Captain John Baptist Lucius Noel, the official photographer of the 1924 Everest expedition, pictured on shooting a film from the roof of a train carriage during the journey up the Teesta Valley

During a childrens show, organized in the cinema of a large Scottish village... (colour litho)
2777912 During a childrens show, organized in the cinema of a large Scottish village... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: During a childrens show)

An unusual show was seen a few days ago in Naples, in Piazza Plebiscito, which rebounded... (colour litho)
2809024 An unusual show was seen a few days ago in Naples, in Piazza Plebiscito, which rebounded... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A little room for men (colour litho)
2777863 A little room for men (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little room for men. Until now, only womens beauty contests were held)

Remarkable presence of mind of a cinematographer who took an interesting close-up of himself during an accidental fall
1090702 Remarkable presence of mind of a cinematographer who took an interesting close-up of himself during an accidental fall from the top of Beachy Head (litho) by Robinson

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JACK SAVAGE

Sir Charles Wheatstone, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

H. G. Ponting and One of His Cinematograph Cameras, January 1912, (1913). Artist
H. G. Ponting and One of His Cinematograph Cameras, January 1912, (1913). Professional photographer Herbert George Ponting, FRGS, (1870-1935), the expeditions Camera artist and cinematographer

Cameraman filming a wounded soldier, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Artist
Cameraman filming a wounded soldier, Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. The French official cinematographer at work filming a wounded Scottish soldier

Canadian official cinematographer and assistant ready to ascend in a kite balloon, c1917 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co

Louis Lumiere, French photographer and cinematographer, 1937. In collaboration with his brother Auguste, Louis Lumiere (1864-1948) was a pioneer of cinematography

Reverse of medal commemorating 50 years of cinematography by the Lumiere brothers, 1945. August (1862-1954) and Louis Lumiere (1864-1948), French chemists and pioneers of cinematography, 1945

Obverse of medal commemorating 50 years of cinematography by the Lumiere brothers, 1945. August (1862-1954) and Louis Lumiere (1864-1948), French chemists and pioneers of cinematography

Louis Jean Lumiere (1864-1948), pioneer of cinematography, c1935
Louis Jean Lumiere (1864-1948), French chemist and pioneer of cinematography, c1935. Collaborated with his elder brother, Auguste. From obverse of commemorative plaquette

Etienne Jules Marey (1830-1903), French physiologist, 19th century. Pioneer of cinematography. From reverse of commemorative plaquette showing Marey at his desk

Etienne Jules Marey (1830-1903), with cine camera, 1903
Etienne Jules Marey (1830-1903), French physiologist, with cine camera, 1903. Top: Chambre chrono-photographique, the first cine-camera, is used to study movement of creatures in aquarium

Geoffrey Malins, 1886-1940, cinematographer, seen here in the fighting line during World War One. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Leslie Howard and Georges Perinal, The First of The Few
Leslie Howard (1893-1943), English actor, and Georges Perinal (1897-1965), French cinematographer, on location during the filming of The First of The Few

VIETNAM WAR, 1967. Private Daniel Bauer, a filmmaker with DASPO, crossing an irrigation canal with members of the 199th Infantry en route to a Viet Cong-controlled village

Leslie Howard, Adrian Brunel and Georges Perinal
Leslie Howard (1893-1943), English actor, with Georges Perinal (1897-1965), French cinematographer, and Adrian Brunel (1892-1958), English film director and screenwriter

Georges Perinal, cinematographer, First of The Few
Georges Perinal (1897-1965), acclaimed French cinematographer, at work behind the camera on location for The First of the Few

A Silver ballet at the Negresco Hotel on the Riviera
Filming a fete at the Negresco Hotel, Nice on the French Riviera, where the carnival colours that year were cerise and silver

London Fire Brigade cinematographer at work
London Fire Brigade fireman-cinematographer at work, filming a fierce fire at the warehouse of Messrs Cameron and Co, Upper Thames Street, City of London, 28 June 1939. Date: 1939

brave, cinematographer, skeleton, Jose Guadalupe Posada, Mexican, 1851-1913, 1906
The brave cinematographer skeleton, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), 1906

Scuba diver swimming over a massive school of jack fish in Cabo Pulmo, Mexico

Diver comes face to face with a leopard seal, Astrolabe Island, Antarctica
Diver comes face to face with a leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Astrolabe Island, Antarctica

Silhouettes of three U. S. Air Force Visual Information professionals
Three U.S. Air Force Visual Information professionals: a videographer (left), a still photographer (center), and a graphics specialist (right), are all highlighted by the setting sun

Specialist records video of flight deck operations
Atlantic Ocean, February 11, 2012 - Mass Communication Specialist records video of flight deck operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush

Filming Take-Off
A US Army cinematographer filming a US Nieuport 28 biplane taking off during the summer counter-offensive. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

De Forest pioneering Phonofilm, 1924 C014 / 2055
De Forest pioneering Phonofilm. US inventor and electrical and radio engineer Lee De Forest (centre right, 1873-1961) filming in Phonofilm in 1924 in the grounds of the White House, Washington DC

Kinetographe operator, 1897
Kinetographe operator. 19th-century artwork of a film-maker operating an early type of movie camera called a kinetographe

London Fire Brigade cinematographer at work
London Fire Brigade fireman-cinematographer at work, filming a fierce fire at the warehouse of Messrs Cameron and Co, Upper Thames Street, City of London, 28 June 1939

St. Georges Church, Brandon Hill, Bristol, England. where WILLIAM GREEN, cinematography pioneer, married HELENA FRIESE in 1874, and changed his name to WILLIAM FRIESE-GREENE. Date: 1950s

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"Cinematographer: Capturing Moments in Time" Step into the world of a cinematographer, where every frame tells a story. From the early days of black and white film to the vibrant colors of modern cinema, these visionaries have shaped our visual experiences for over a century. In 1913, amidst the excitement of exploration, a captivating film poster for "Captain Scott" emerged. This cinematic masterpiece transported audiences to icy landscapes and showcased the artistry behind capturing such breathtaking scenes. Fast forward to a futuristic space scene inspired by "The City And The Stars, " an imaginative novel that pushed boundaries. Here, cinematographers transformed words into visuals, transporting us beyond our wildest dreams. But it wasn't all about fiction; they also recorded real-life moments that gripped nations. In May 1910 outside Buckingham Palace in London, anxiously waiting for news on King Edward's illness, their lenses captured raw emotions etched on people's faces. In c1905, Eugene Lauste pioneered combining moving images with sound – an innovation that revolutionized cinema forever. Their dedication brought stories to life not only visually but also through immersive audio experiences. Collaborations between cinematographers and actors like Leslie Howard and Georges Perinal birthed timeless classics like "The First of The Few. " These partnerships created magic on screen as they painted narratives with light and shadows. Even in treacherous terrains like during the Everest expedition in 1922 or organizing children's shows in Scottish villages' cinemas – cinematographers fearlessly ventured anywhere to capture extraordinary moments shared by ordinary people. Their creativity knew no bounds as seen through colorful lithographs depicting unusual shows witnessed in Naples' Piazza Plebiscito or exploring societal dynamics within intimate spaces through works like "A little room for men. " Sometimes even accidents led to remarkable captures - one brave cinematographer took an interesting close-up while accidentally falling from Beachy Head. Their presence of mind turned a mishap into an unforgettable shot.