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“The lack of perfection, that's the hardest quality of all, because you're fighting your instincts. You're trained to want to do things perfectly.”

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Gordon Willis

Gordon Willis, born on May 28, 1931 and passed away on May 18, 2014, was a renowned cinematographer. He made significant contributions to the field of cinematography, particularly known for his innovative use of lighting and shadows in film photography. more

“I wasn't trying to be different; I just did what I liked. Don't misunderstand when I say I really had no particular DP I was aspiring to be. I really fell in love with the movies as I was growing up, and I must say, I was emulating things that I saw others doing, that’s how you learn, but you soon have to push past that, and do things that you feel are right… or better.”

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“Posthumous charities are the very essence of selfishness when bequeathed by those who, even alive, would part with nothing.”

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Book:Lacon: or, Many things in few words

Source: Lacon: or, Many things in few words

“There are a lot of cameramen but not so many photographers. And a lot of cameramen attack from a technical approach without much imagination. They look, but they don't see.”

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Author:Gordon Willis

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