Emmanuel Lubezki's Consecutive Cinematography Oscars

Alfonso Cuarón's immersive cinema

Chapter 1

The magic of the long take

Chapter 2

The collaborative eyes of Cuarón and Lubezki

Chapter 3

Painting with sound and silence

Chapter 4

Reimagining worlds from Hogwarts to Mexico City

YOUR GOAL

Master of Alfonso Cuarón's immersive cinema

Ch 2 · The collaborative eyes of Cuarón and Lubezki
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streetspirit The power of natural light

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Wide-angle lenses and deep focus

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The power of natural light

streetspirit Using the sun and moon instead of artificial movie lights.

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Step Inside the Frame
BETA

streetspirit Drag the camera to discover how Cuarón makes you feel inside the frame.

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Fun Fact

The Oscar sweep: Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki is the only person to win three consecutive Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, doing so from 2014 to 2016.

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Glossary
cinematography (noun)
The art or science of motion picture photography. Emmanuel Lubezki's groundbreaking cinematography for Alfonso Cuarón's 2006 film Children of Men features complex, unbroken shots.

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Gossip

Would you rather film a movie using only natural light?

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Quiz

What is 'deep focus' in cinematography?

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streetspirit A lifelong creative partnership

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Quiz

How many consecutive Oscars did cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki win starting in 2014?

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Quiz

Why does Alfonso Cuarón frequently use wide-angle lenses in his films?

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Where did Alfonso Cuarón and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki first meet?

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Quiz

What style of camera movement is Emmanuel Lubezki most famous for?

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Quiz

Who served as the main cinematographer for the 2018 film Roma?

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What lighting technique did Cuarón and Lubezki use to make Y tu mamá también feel authentic?

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Who is Emmanuel 'Chivo' Lubezki, Alfonso Cuarón's longtime creative partner?

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