
Person
David Myers
Camera · 1914–2004 · Auburn, New York, USA
Biography
David Myers was a cinematographer best-known for his camera work on landmark concert documentaries such as 'Woodstock', 'Elvis on Tour' and 'The Grateful Dead Movie', and 'Cracked Actor'. He started as still photographer after being inspired by the works of Walker Evans in an exhibition at the New York Museum of Modern Art in 1938.
Known for

House of 1000 Corpses
Additional Second Assistant Camera

Bushman
Director of Photography

THX 1138
Director of Photography

Hard Traveling
Director of Photography

Rockshow
Camera Operator

The Last Waltz
Additional Director of Photography

UFOria
Director of Photography

Woodstock
Camera Operator

Marjoe
Director of Photography

Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
Director of Photography
Filmography
- 2022Neil Young: Harvest TimeSelf
- 2021The World of Piri ThomasCamera Operator
- 2019Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin ScorseseDirector of Photography
- 2013RockshowCamera Operator
- 2004Artifact from the Future: The Making of 'THX 1138'Self
- 2003House of 1000 CorpsesAdditional Second Assistant Camera
- 1996Wee Sing: Wee Singdom The Land of Music and FunWeeber
- 1988Tom Waits: Big TimeCamera Operator
- 1986Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out GarageDirector of Photography
- 1986Hard TravelingDirector of Photography
- 1985Louie BluieCinematography
- 1984UFOriaDirector of Photography
- 1983GospelDirector of Photography
- 1983Deadly ForceDirector of Photography
- 1983The Black Stallion ReturnsDirector of Photography
- 1982Human HighwayDirector of Photography
- 1981Zoot SuitDirector of Photography
- 1980Joni Mitchell: Shadows and LightDirector of Photography
- 1980RoadieDirector of Photography
- 1980Die LaughingDirector of Photography
- 1979Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never SleepsDirector of Photography
- 1979...And Your Name Is JonahDirector of Photography
- 1978The Secret Life of PlantsDirector of Photography
- 1978FMDirector of Photography
- 1978The Last WaltzAdditional Director of Photography
- 1978Renaldo and ClaraDirector of Photography
- 1978ForeverDirector of Photography
- 1978Sammy Stops the WorldDirector of Photography
- 1977The Making of Star WarsDirector of Photography
- 1977The Grateful Dead MovieDirector of Photography
- 1976Welcome to L.A.Director of Photography
- 1976The Mysterious MonstersDirector of Photography
- 1976Harry Callahan/Clint Eastwood: Something Special in FilmsDirector of Photography
- 1975David Bowie: Cracked ActorDirector of Photography
- 1973The Hero Cop: Yesterday and TodayDirector of Photography
- 1973Let the Good Times RollDirector of Photography
- 1973Save the ChildrenDirector of Photography
- 1973WattstaxDirector of Photography
- 1973Journey to the Outer LimitsDirector of Photography
- 1972Journey Through the PastDirector of Photography
- 1972MarjoeDirector of Photography
- 1971This is ItDirector of Photography
- 1971BushmanDirector of Photography
- 1971Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & EnglishmenDirector of Photography
- 1971Soul to SoulDirector of Photography
- 1971THX 1138Director of Photography
- 1971Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'Self
- 1970WoodstockCamera Operator
- 1969Johnny Cash at San QuentinDirector of Photography
- 1968Black PanthersDirector of Photography
- 1967Uncle YancoCamera Operator
- 1961Ask Me, Don't Tell MeDirector
- 1957Ansel Adams, PhotographerDirector
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