Ian Baker (cinematographer)

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Ian Baker
Born1947 (age 7374)
Occupation Cinematographer

Ian Baker (born 1947) is an Australian cinematographer.

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He was born in Melbourne in 1947 and studied sculpture and painting at Fine Art School and Swinburne College of Advanced Education (now the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA)). [1]

Starting with a job as runner on commercials for Fred Schepisi's production company, Film House, [1] Baker spent much of his career shooting Schepisi's films.

Filmography

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Ian Baker". cinematographers.nl. Retrieved 24 September 2012.