Harris Savides

Who the fuck is this guy? I've been obsessed with his work since I saw American Gangster two weeks ago. The guy shot Zodiac, the best HD work to date, and also shot Gus Van Sant's 16mm triology - Gerry, Elephant, and Last Days. (can you say long take?) He also shot Birth, a film I've yet to see, but by all word of mouth accounts is a brilliant exercise in cinematography. It's as if, out of nowhere, a force has emerged. This guy is like the Robert Towne of cinematography and perhaps if I were now in my formative stages of watching films I might want to become a DP.

He uses tone masterfully. They should have a collection of his work.

All one can do with people like this is bow politely and hope they continue to work.