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One of the most innovative of pioneer cameramen, Lee Garmes started his career on the East Coast with the New York Motion Picture Company, but was soon persuaded by the director 'Thomas H. Ince' . He became one of few cinematographers to be given additional responsibilities in directing and production and in 1972 became one of the first advocates for the use of videotape in filmmaking. Garmes was twice recipient of the Eastman Kodak Award. He served as present of the American Society of Cinematographers from 1960 to 1961.
Worked for George Cukor on Gone with the Wind and was uncredited, as was Cukor.
Uncle of Virgil W. Vogel.
President American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) 1960-1961.
A cameraman is often the savior of a film. His lighting can be the main,factor in its success.
We try to be too perfectionist here, and that makes everything look too,manufactured. .
