Boris Kaufman
FilmmakerAmerican·b. 1906 – d. 1980
Known for:
On the Waterfront (1954), 12 Angry Men (1957), Baby Doll (1956), The Pawnbroker (1964)
Russian-born American cinematographer and younger brother of Soviet filmmakers Dziga Vertov and Mikhail Kaufman. Won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for On the Waterfront (1954).
Boris Kaufman's Gear List(1)
Mitchell
Product description
The Mitchell BNC (Blimped Newsreel Camera) was the standard studio motion picture camera in Hollywood from the 1930s through the 1960s. Its rock-steady registration, optical viewfinder, and compatibility with studio lighting rigs made it the instrument of classical Hollywood cinematography.
Connection note
Used alongside Arriflex 35mm for On the Waterfront (1954); won the Oscar for B&W Cinematography.
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