Writing with Light
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"Writing with Light" is a book by renowned Italian cinematographer Vittorio Storaro in which he explores his visual philosophy, use of color and light, and the art of cinematography.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Writing with Light canonical | 3 |
| Writing with Light: Volume 1 | 1 |
| Writing with Light: Volume 2 | 1 |
| Writing with Light: Volume 3 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Writing with Light Context triple: [Vittorio Storaro, hasWrittenWork, Writing with Light]
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A.
Making Light
Making Light is a long-running, influential personal and community blog edited by science fiction editor Patrick Nielsen Hayden (often with Teresa Nielsen Hayden), known for its thoughtful commentary on publishing, politics, and fandom.
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B.
The ConstruKction of Light
The ConstruKction of Light is a 2000 studio album by progressive rock band King Crimson, noted for its complex, experimental compositions and heavy use of polyrhythms and intricate guitar work.
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C.
The Story of Light
The Story of Light is a 2012 concept album by virtuoso guitarist Steve Vai that blends intricate instrumental rock with spiritual and philosophical themes.
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D.
The Writing on the Image
The Writing on the Image is a poem by William Morris that forms part of his larger narrative cycle The Earthly Paradise.
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E.
The Creation of Light
The Creation of Light is a prominent figurative sculpture by American artist Frederick Hart, celebrated for its spiritual themes and luminous, emerging human forms.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Writing with Light Target entity description: "Writing with Light" is a book by renowned Italian cinematographer Vittorio Storaro in which he explores his visual philosophy, use of color and light, and the art of cinematography.
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A.
Making Light
Making Light is a long-running, influential personal and community blog edited by science fiction editor Patrick Nielsen Hayden (often with Teresa Nielsen Hayden), known for its thoughtful commentary on publishing, politics, and fandom.
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B.
The ConstruKction of Light
The ConstruKction of Light is a 2000 studio album by progressive rock band King Crimson, noted for its complex, experimental compositions and heavy use of polyrhythms and intricate guitar work.
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C.
The Story of Light
The Story of Light is a 2012 concept album by virtuoso guitarist Steve Vai that blends intricate instrumental rock with spiritual and philosophical themes.
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D.
The Writing on the Image
The Writing on the Image is a poem by William Morris that forms part of his larger narrative cycle The Earthly Paradise.
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E.
The Creation of Light
The Creation of Light is a prominent figurative sculpture by American artist Frederick Hart, celebrated for its spiritual themes and luminous, emerging human forms.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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person ⓘ |
| about |
Storaro's filmography
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Vittorio Storaro's visual philosophy ⓘ cinematographic composition ⓘ history of cinematography ⓘ symbolic use of color in film ⓘ symbolic use of light in film ⓘ |
| author | Vittorio Storaro ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Italy ⓘ |
| creator | Vittorio Storaro ⓘ |
| field |
cinema studies
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visual arts ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
aesthetic principles of cinematography
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color symbolism ⓘ narrative use of light ⓘ relationship between light and emotion in film ⓘ |
| genre |
film studies literature
ⓘ
non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasIllustrationType |
color diagrams
ⓘ
film stills ⓘ lighting schemes ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Writing with Light: Volume 1
ⓘ
linked to:
Writing with Light
Writing with Light: Volume 2 ⓘ
linked to:
Writing with Light
Writing with Light: Volume 3 ⓘ
linked to:
Writing with Light
|
| influencedBy | Vittorio Storaro's work as a cinematographer ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
cinematographers
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film scholars ⓘ film students ⓘ photographers ⓘ |
| language | Italian ⓘ |
| mainSubject | art of cinematography ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| nationality | Italian ⓘ |
| notableAuthor | Vittorio Storaro ⓘ |
| notableWork | Writing with Light ⓘ |
| occupation | cinematographer ⓘ |
| subject |
cinematography
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film art ⓘ use of color ⓘ use of light ⓘ visual philosophy ⓘ |
| title | Writing with Light ⓘ |
| workExampleOf | cinematography theory text ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Writing with Light Description of subject: "Writing with Light" is a book by renowned Italian cinematographer Vittorio Storaro in which he explores his visual philosophy, use of color and light, and the art of cinematography.
Referenced by (6)
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Writing with Light