Frederick Elmes
FilmmakerAmerican·b. 1946
Known for:
Eraserhead (1977), Blue Velvet (1986), Wild at Heart (1990), Night on Earth (1991), Paterson (2016)
American cinematographer known for his work with David Lynch and Jim Jarmusch. A two-time Independent Spirit Award winner and Emmy winner for The Night Of (2016).
Frederick Elmes's Gear List(1)
Eclair
Product description
The Eclair NPR (Noiseless Portable Reflex) is a 16mm film camera introduced in 1963 by the French manufacturer Eclair. Its quiet operation and ergonomic design made it the camera of the French New Wave and of documentary filmmakers working with synchronized sound in the 1960s and 1970s.
Connection note
Used for Eraserhead (1977), shooting over five years at the AFI campus.
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Last updated March 24, 2026