Cinematographer Ben Davis is often credited with a crucial role in creating the visual tone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In films including “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and “Doctor Strange,” he proved that big-budget superhero films can offer strong characters and soulful visuals.
But at the same time, Davis has kept one foot solidly in the real world, shooting intimate dramas like “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”
Most recently, the Dp handled cinematography on Disney’s live-action “Dumbo” and “Captain Marvel,” the latest comic-book adaptation from Marvel. Both films are being released this month.
That enviable versatility is reminiscent of the classic and beloved Brit DPs under whom he trained, including Douglas Slocombe and Billy Williams, known for their extraordinary adaptability and for lending each film its own singular aesthetic.
“I learned so much from watching them create images, but...
But at the same time, Davis has kept one foot solidly in the real world, shooting intimate dramas like “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”
Most recently, the Dp handled cinematography on Disney’s live-action “Dumbo” and “Captain Marvel,” the latest comic-book adaptation from Marvel. Both films are being released this month.
That enviable versatility is reminiscent of the classic and beloved Brit DPs under whom he trained, including Douglas Slocombe and Billy Williams, known for their extraordinary adaptability and for lending each film its own singular aesthetic.
“I learned so much from watching them create images, but...
- 3/8/2019
- by David Heuring
- Variety Film + TV
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