Eugen Schüfftan
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Eugen Schüfftan (21 July 1893, Breslau, Silesia, Germany, now Wroclaw, Poland – 6 September 1977, New York City) was a German Jewish cinematographer. He invented the Schüfftan process, a special effects technique that employed mirrors to insert actors into miniature sets. One of the first uses of the process was for Metropolis (1927), directed by Fritz Lang. The technique was widely used throughout the first half of the 20th century until it was supplanted by the travelling matte and bluescreen techniques. Schüfftan won the 1962 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White for his work on the film The Hustler.
Known for
CameraBirthday
July 21, 1893Deathday
September 6, 1977Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
60Place of birth
Breslau, Silesia, Germany [now Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland]Also known as
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Crew credits
People on Sunday
Director of Photography
The Hustler
Director of Photography
Queen of Atlantis
Director of Photography
The Scoundrel
Director of Photography, Director
Manon Lescaut
Additional Photography
Eyes Without a Face
Director of Photography
The Strange Woman
Producer
Port of Shadows
Director of Photography
The Bloody Brood
Director of Photography
Into the Blue
Director
The Invader
Director of Photography
The Trouble with Money
Director of Photography
Yoshiwara
Director of Photography
The Crimson Curtain
Director of Photography
Something Wild
Director of Photography
Metropolis
Visual Effects
There's No Tomorrow
Director of Photography
A Scandal in Paris
Director of Photography, Production Supervisor
The Oil Sharks
Director of Photography
Napoléon
Visual Effects Supervisor, Special Effects
Hitler's Madman
Director of Photography
