Best Cinematography Nominees 2011 | Best Cinematography VMA Winner

Adele
"Rolling in the Deep"

Cinematography by Tom Townend

"Rolling in the Deep" mixes a breadth of jarring shots with streamline sequences depicting the emotional rise of a broken heart.

Video: Adele's Music Video Playlist

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Beyoncé
"Run the World (Girls)"

Cinematography by Jeffrey Kimball

"Run The World (Girls)" exudes empowerment with shots of a dominating Beyoncé and her army of women.

Video: Beyoncé's Music Video Playlist

This is a non-voting category.
Eminem f/ Rihanna
"Love the Way You Lie"

Cinematography by Christopher Probst

Eminem and Rihanna poignantly illustrate a raunchy and violent tale of addicting relationships riddled with abuse.

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Katy Perry
"Teenage Dream"

Cinematography by Paul Laufer

"Teenage Dream" captures the fun and free essence of teenage love with a montage of beach fun, underwater kisses and summer lovin'.

Video: Katy Perry's Music Video Playlist

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Thirty Seconds To Mars
"Hurricane"

Cinematography by Benoit Debie, Jared Leto, Rob Witt & Daniel Carberry

Thirty Seconds To Mars' latest exploration of short film music videos incorporates avant-garde cinema and slow motion shots directed by Bartholomew Cubbins.

Video: 30 Seconds To Mars' Music Video Playlist

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