American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1952)

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RANGE OF LIGHTING in which WarnerColor may successfully be ex¬ posed is illustrated in scenes above and below from "Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima." New color process affords great depth of field. OUTDOORS, WarnerColor registers colors with utmost fidelity, at same time recording distant backgrounds sharply for unusual pictorial effects, as in this pastoral scene from the production. EVEN WITH darkening skies and a light rain, the above scene was photographed in WarnerColor with unusual success. Colors, altho sub¬ dued by the reduced illumination, reproduced faithfully. IT IS IN low key lighting that WarnerColor shows its tremendous possibilities. In this scene, cameraman DuPar went the limit in reducing his lighting, achieving a powerful pictorial result. process is exemplified in “The Miracle of Our Lady Of Fatima,” the third WarnerColor picture now in general re¬ lease. When I was assigned to direct the photography of “Miracle” I discussed the matter of makeup with director John Brahm and producer Bryan Foy, and it was determined that little or no makeup would be used on the players. Most of the cast represented peasants and children, and none wore makeup. Even when filming the crowd scenes, we asked the women to first remove their street makeup — lipstick and rouge. This produced improved photographic results, because the true colors of the players’ features were brought to the screen. A companion development in the WarnerColor process has been a new makeup for use with the film. Gordon Bau, head of Warner’s makeup department now has a light cosmetic (Continued on Page 402) 4 DRAMATIC SCENE af left for "Fatima" was filmed in WarnerColor utilizing illumination from the colored flame in background. Wilh Warner¬ Color, faces remain little changed in tone regard¬ less of the illumination level. EDWIN DuPAR, A.S.C. (right) and his WarnerColor camera crew re¬ sponsible for the photography of Warner Brothers' "The Miracle Of Our Lady Of Fatima." Others (from I to r) are: Lou Jennings, operator; Vic Johnson, head gaffer; and Warren Yaple, head grip.