To date, the only cinematographer who can rival Moore’s run is Alan Hume, who shot three entries in the Roger Moore era (and is best known for shooting Return of the Jedi). From intense static mediums to kinetic pans, Moore kicked the franchise off with a distinctly professional feel. A South African and a Royal Air Force veteran, Moore defined the calm, collected lens of Bond’s world. Ted Moore shot a total of six Bond films and shares his seventh credit with Oswald Morris.

Directors, title designers, and cinematographers enjoyed as much of a “tenure” as any of the 007 actors.

In the Sean Connery era, the vibe is very much that of an institution. That’s precisely what makes Bond films so special: they have managed to evolve over nearly sixty years while still retaining what makes Bond, Bond. Rather, when you look at the visual language of all the Bond films, you’ll see consistent trends: a preference for shadows, a love of a long take, and an undeniable sense of cool. And we’re not just talking about enduring cocktail preferences or the odd recurring side character. If you sit down and watch all twenty-four James Bond films, patterns invariably emerge. This entry explores the best shots of the James Bond franchise. Martinis shaken and beluga caviar in hand, the Double Take duo are making their way through the Bond corpus by era, so hang up your hats and pay attention. With twenty-four official James Bond films to conquer before No Time To Die hits theaters, Bond fan Anna Swanson and Bond newbie Meg Shields are diving deep on 007.

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