{"id":150130,"date":"2021-02-26T11:56:02","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T17:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=150130"},"modified":"2021-02-26T12:14:32","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T18:14:32","slug":"iconic-cinematography-bradford-young","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/iconic-cinematography-bradford-young\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Cinematography: Our 5 Favorite Shots from Bradford Young"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Take a look back at the best cinematography shots and sequences from the indie-turned-blockbuster DP Bradford Young.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a lot to learn from studying the cinematography stylings<\/a> of Bradford Young<\/a>. First and foremost, Young is a perfect example of how an aspiring cinematographer can make one\u2019s way up in the industry. Young\u2019s ascension from shorts to indie features to big-budget blockbusters is inspiring and quite attainable for anyone with the right mix of talent, skills, and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, what really makes the cinematography of Bradford Young stand out? Let\u2019s explore some of the best showcases of Young\u2019s astute eye for composition, focus, and character, with examples from some of his best works over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Ain’t Them Bodies Saints<\/em> (2013)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A beautiful example of Young’s up-close and intimate cinematography on <\/em>Ain’t Them Bodies Saints<\/a>. Image via IFC Films<\/a><\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorite films of Bradford Young\u2019s career is one of his earliest\u2014Aint Them Bodies Saints<\/em>. Directed by David Lowrey<\/a>, the Texas filmmaker worked with Young to create a look and style evocative of Terrence Malick<\/a>\u2019s work with Emmanuel Lubezki<\/a> on films like The Tree of Life<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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