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Rachel Morrison (born April 27, 1978) is an American cinematographer and director. For her work on Mudbound (2017), Morrison earned a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography, making her the first woman ever nominated in that category.
Rachel Morrison is known for her work on films such as Black Panther, Mudbound and Fruitvale Station. She is the first woman nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography and has also directed episodes of The Mandalorian, American Crime Story and The Morning Show.
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Rachel Morrison is a versatile and acclaimed filmmaker who has worked on independent, documentary, and blockbuster projects. She was the first woman nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography and lensed BLACK PANTHER, HIGHTOWN, and FLINT STRONG.
- What’s the most common misconception about your job? I suppose the most common misconception is understanding the job itself. A cinematographer uses camera and lighting to convey emotion and stories through visuals.
- Have you ever had an out-of-body experience? Do drugs count? If so, yes, many of them.
- Which current cinematographer would you ask to shoot your next home video? Bradford Young or Emmanuel Lubezki.
- How does a knowledge of using film help young cinematographers? Shooting film teaches you to be in the moment and shoot from the gut. It also has a level of precision that requires you to engage technically and not rely on monitors and vectorscopes to do the heavy lifting.
Mar 2, 2018 · Rachel Morrison is responsible for the cinematography of one of 2018's biggest movies— Black Panther. But it's her work on 2017's Mudbound that made her the first female director...
Feb 26, 2018 · True to her profession, Rachel Morrison, the first woman ever nominated for an Oscar in the best cinematography category, is trying to keep her focus on the big picture. “I initially didn’t...
Jan 23, 2018 · Rachel Morrison is the first woman to ever be nominated for best cinematography. -- "Mudbound" director of photography Rachel Morrison made Oscars history Tuesday morning, becoming the first woman ...
