How a movie looks may be the most important aspect of a film. Considering the fact that silent pictures dominated cinema houses during the 1910s and 20s, further emphasis was placed on a film's visual flair. Now, almost 70 years on from the popularization of color in movies, a film's visual look has never been more important.
Maybe the most essential person to create this vision is the cinematographer or DOP. Often in charge of choosing the lenses and filters, these choices can define some of history's most iconic movies. While some cinematographers stay behind the scenes, many jump behind the camera, anointing themselves with the role of director.
