Lighting pioneer and cinematographer Dedo Weigert has passed away at the age of 87. Dedo was a lighting pioneer, and his fixtures were a staple in our industry. Back in the day, just about every shooter I knew used them. I have used Dedolights for a very long time, going back well before the days … Continued The post Vale Dedo Weigert– 1938-2025 appeared first on Newsshooter....
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- Dedo Weigert, Oscar-Winning Lighting Pioneer, Dies at 87
CineD (Yesterday) - The cinematographer-turned-inventor who transformed film lighting with his revolutionary Dedolight system passed away on November 30, 2025, in Munich. Dedo Weigert’s dual-lens focusing lights earned him two Academy Technical Awards, an Emmy, and fundamentally changed how cinematographers illuminate everything from Hollywood blockbusters to independent documentaries. Weigert died just weeks after...
