The Nominees:

• Birdman — Emmanuel Lubezki
• The Grand Budapest Hotel — Robert D. Yeoman
• Mr. Turner — Dick Pope
• Unbroken — Roger Deakins
• Ida — Lukasz Zal, Ryszard Lenczewki

Will Win: Birdman

Could Win: The Grand Budapest Hotel

Should Win: Birdman

 

Birdman was an amazing experiment in cinematography with its beautiful wide angle shots and flowing tracking shots. I would be surprised to see anything else win. The Grand Budapest Hotel was also very well shot, but Birdman stands out as a success in cinematography.