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Cinematographer Deconstructs THAT Shot in 'Contact'

Cinematographer Deconstructs THAT Shot in 'Contact'

A short video where cinematographer Don Burgess breaks down the technical artistry behind the iconic mirror shot in Robert Zemeckis's film Contact.

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    “@Spines, Flicks, and Wax's rec of Robert Zemeckis’s wonderful Contact reminded me of this 6-minute video where cinematographer Don Burgess breaks down how they did that amazing mirror shot.”

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