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James Laxton is an American cinematographer who is best known for his collaborations with filmmaker Barry Jenkins, specifically his work on Jenkins' 2016 film Moonlight, for which he won an Independent Spirit Award and received an Academy Award nomination.
See the powerful images that inspired Cinematographer James Laxton. The story of Moonlight invites the audience to follow the life of a character who’s young, black, queer and who feels so ...
James Laxton was born on 3 February 1981 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is a cinematographer, known for The Underground Railroad (2021), If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) and Moonlight (2016). He is married to Bex Crofton-Atkins. He was previously married to Adele Romanski.
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The cinematographer of Moonlight, James Laxton, breaks down four of the film’s most mesmerizing scenes.
Apr 20, 2021 · 717 subscribers. Subscribed. 493. 20K views 3 years ago. A collage of interviews from writer/director Barry Jenkins and Cinematographer James Laxton, discussing the visuals of Moonlight....
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Jun 11, 2019 · Watch a video interview with James Laxton, the director of photography for Oscar-winning drama 'Moonlight'. He reveals how he used lighting, camera placement, eyeline, and lens choice to create emotion in a key scene.
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James Laxton reveals how still photography shaped the Oscar-winning film Moonlight, from its realistic depiction of Miami to its intimate camera work. He shares his scouting, shooting and editing methods, and the photographers who inspired him.