He attended Torquay Boys Grammar School, and then the Bath School of Art and Design. While in Bath, he was hired to create a photographic documentary of Torquay.
After some time working in Africa, Roger became involved in filming music videos and movies, such as Carl Perkins’ Blue Suede Shoes, Van Morrison in Ireland and Sid & Nancy.
In 1991 Roger began working with the Coen brothers on Barton Fink and has been their principal cinematographer ever since.
The list of Roger’s achievements is extensive, including: Fargo; The Shawshank Redemption; O Brother Where Art Thou?; No Country for Old Men; The Reader; etc.
Here’s The Sirens from O Brother Where Art Thou?
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