01/06/2003 Entry:
"Conrad Hall - R.I.P."

Today we mourn the loss of Conrad L. Hall, one of the most influential cinematographers in modern film history. He died at the age of 76 yesterday. He lensed around 30 films, including such classics as Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, Marathon Man, Cool Hand Luke and In Cold Blood. Conrad was the first cinematographer whose name I knew, and it is sad to see him go. I will take this opportunity to recommend the documentary Visions Of Light to everyone in the audience. It is an amazingly insightful look at the art, craft and business of cinematography, and Conrad features prominently in it.