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Friend Baker
Friend Baker was an American cinematographer who worked in Hollywood in the 1910s and 1920s. Later on in his career, he worked as a camera technician. He was an early member of the American Society of Cinematographers. Biography Friend was born in Nebraska to Jesse Baker and Jennie Wallace. Among his innovations as a cameraman, he reportedly built an early 3-D camera alongside fellow cinematographer Virgil Williams while working at Universal Pictures in 1918. He also developed an early technique for produced color film. He served as chief cameraman for the studio for a number of years. He married Annabelle Jackson in Los Angeles in 1915. The pair had several children. Selected filmography * ''Heart's Haven'' (1922) * ''The Gray Dawn'' (1922) * ''While the Devil Laughs'' (1921) * ''The Girl of My Heart'' (1920) * ''Trumpet Island'' (1920) * ''Merely Mary Ann (1920 film), Merely Mary Ann'' (1920) * ''The Broken Commandments'' (1919) * ''Chasing Rainbows'' (1919) * ''The Snea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Society Of Cinematographers
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), founded in Hollywood in 1919, is a cultural, educational, and professional organization that is neither a labor union nor a guild. The society was organized to advance the science and art of cinematography and gather a wide range of cinematographers to discuss techniques and ideas and to advocate for motion pictures as a type of art form. Currently, the president of the ASC is Stephen Lighthill. Members use the post-nominal letters "ASC". On the 1920 film titled ''Sand'', cinematographer Joseph H. August, who was an original member of the ASC, became the first individual to have the "ASC" appear after his name on the onscreen credit. Only film cinematographers and special effect supervisors can become an ASC member. Basic requirements include being a director of photography for a minimum five out of the last eight years, having a high professional reputation and being recommended by three active or retired ASC members. History ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |