Robert Paynter

Born March 12, 1928· London, England, UK

† Died October 20, 2010

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Leaving formal education at fifteen, Paynter entered the British film world as a camera trainee for the Government Film Department, a foundation that led to a prolific career as a cinematographer. He became noted for his visual partnership with director John Landis, contributing the comic-book-style lighting to An American Werewolf in London, the iconic Michael Jackson Thriller video, and the 1980…

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