Remembering Andrew Laszlo, ASC (1926–2011)
In 2004 and 2005, cinematographer Andrew Laszlo, ASC was part of our forums, answering questions from filmmakers from his home in Montana.
Andy was born in Hungary in 1926. He survived the Holocaust, came to America in 1947, and became one of the great cinematographers of his generation. He shot The Warriors, Southern Comfort and Streets of Fire for Walter Hill, along with First Blood, Innerspace, Star Trek V, Newsies and the miniseries Shōgun, and he was nominated for Emmy Awards. He also wrote the book Every Frame a Rembrandt: Art and Practice of Cinematography.
He passed away on October 7, 2011. His words are still here, and they are worth reading. Here are the threads where he answered our members:
If you learned from Andy, worked with him, or have a favorite shot of his, please share it below.
Kim
In 2004 and 2005, cinematographer Andrew Laszlo, ASC was part of our forums, answering questions from filmmakers from his home in Montana.
Andy was born in Hungary in 1926. He survived the Holocaust, came to America in 1947, and became one of the great cinematographers of his generation. He shot The Warriors, Southern Comfort and Streets of Fire for Walter Hill, along with First Blood, Innerspace, Star Trek V, Newsies and the miniseries Shōgun, and he was nominated for Emmy Awards. He also wrote the book Every Frame a Rembrandt: Art and Practice of Cinematography.
He passed away on October 7, 2011. His words are still here, and they are worth reading. Here are the threads where he answered our members:
- Andrew Laszlo, ASC ("The Warriors," "First Blood") Joins the Forums
- Working with Walter Hill: Andrew Laszlo, ASC Answers
- "Cheating" Light in "The Warriors" Cemetery Scene: Andrew Laszlo, ASC
- Daytime Lighting in "Southern Comfort": Andrew Laszlo, ASC Explains
- "The Warriors" Remake: Andrew Laszlo, ASC on the Original's Look
- Is Film School Worth It? Advice from Andrew Laszlo, ASC
- Shooting a TV Series: DP Questions Answered by Andrew Laszlo, ASC
- A Conversation with Andrew Laszlo, ASC: Fifty Years in Film
- Welcome to the Forums, Andrew Laszlo, ASC
- Photos from "Conversations with Andrew Laszlo, ASC" Workshop
If you learned from Andy, worked with him, or have a favorite shot of his, please share it below.
Kim
