"Directors of Photography create the desired look using lighting, framing, camera movement, etc. They provide a film with its unique visual identity, or look.
After reading the screenplay, DoPs meet with the Director to discuss the visual style of the film. They conduct research and preparation including carrying out technical recces of locations. They prepare a list of all required camera equipment, including lights, film stock, camera, cranes and all accessories etc. for the production office to order."
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- Creative Skill Set
About Aaron Morton
Aaron Morton is a Canadian DoP and Cinematographer. He has worked on a number of projects with companies such as BBC America, BBC UK, Starz, and Syndication. His work has involved and continues to involve participating in a number of feature films, short films and TV series.
Television:
38 Episodes
Orphan Black (2014-2016)
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17 Episodes
Spartacus: War of the Damned (2010-2012)
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8 Episodes
Legend of the Seeker (2008-2009)
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3 Episodes
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
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2 Episodes
The Shannara Chronicles (2016)
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1 Episode
Xena: Warrior Princess (2001)
Black Mirror (2016)
Film:
Nemesis Game (2003)
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Samoan Wedding (2006)
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The Ferryman (2007)
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Evil Dead (2013)
Short Films:
9 Across (1999)
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The Painted Lady (2000)
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Little Samurai (2000)
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Picnic Stops (2004)
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Traunt (2005)
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Jet Black (2007)
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Frosty Man and the BMX Kid (2010)
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Dop Work
Portfolio
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Orphan Black
Morton's 38 episode-long work history on Orphan Black has built up his portfolio of impressive DoP work on the series. His high use of capturing contrasting lighting and shadows, capturing light to highlight, soften, or harden a scene and atmosphere, angular and dimensional framing, and varied techniques such as focus pulls are all key features that would benefit the visuals of The Identity, therefore Morton is the chosen DoP of the miniseries.