Shiro Asano (cameraman)
Shiro Asano | |
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| Born | 1877 |
| Died | 1955 (aged 77–78) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation(s) | Photographer, cinematographer, makeup artist |
Shiro Asano (浅野四郎, 1877–1955) was a cameraman during the early days of Japanese cinema. He is known primarily for his work using imported versions of the Lumiere kinetoscope and the Gaumont camera, as well as his contributions to the horror genre with his short films. He is also regarded as one of the first Japanese people to host a public film screening.