Elmer Dyer
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Elmer Dyer | |
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| Born | August 24, 1892 |
| Died | February 8, 1970 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
Elmer Dyer, A.S.C. (August 24, 1892 – February 8, 1970) was an American cinematographer, the first film cameraman to specialize in aerial photography.[citation needed]
Dyer was born in Lawrence, Kansas, and died in Hollywood. He first worked for Universal starting in 1912.[1] During World War II Dyer was assigned to the Army's Motion Picture Unit. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his photography in Air Force (1943).
