2008 MTV Video Music Awards

Nominees

Best Cinematography

Although looks are far from everything, in this business, they certainly are a big deal. These are the five best-looking videos of 2008. Which is your favorite?

  1. Erykah Badu"Honey"

    Cinematography by Crash & Carston Gopinath

    Black & white easily outclasses color in the insanely stylish video for Erykah Badu's 'Honey.' Our compliments to the cinematographer.

  2. Death Cab For Cutie"I Will Possess Your Heart"

    Cinematography by Shawn Kim & Aaron Stewart-Ahn

    The gauzy cinematography of Death Cab For Cutie's 'I Will Possess Your Heart' so defines the video's mood that you may find yourself remembering the images before the tune.

  3. Katy Perry"I Kissed A Girl"

    Cinematography by Simon Thirlaway

    The chaotic camera work on 'I Kissed A Girl' wordlessly communicates just exactly how exciting it is to be Katy Perry right now.

  4. Pussycat Dolls"When I Grow Up"

    Cinematography by Christopher Probst

    Cameras dance between cars, hovering gracefully above the action in the hyperactive video for The Pussycat Dolls' 'When I Grow Up.'

  5. The White Stripes"Conquest"

    Cinematography by Wyatt Troll

    A dusty Spanish bullring is a perfect fit for the timelessly vintage sound and attitude of The White Stripes, making 'Conquest' a near-perfect video.

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