Elmer Dyer

The first film camera man to specialize in aerial photography

Elmer Dyer

Born	August 24, 1892 Lawrence, Kansas
Died	February 8, 1970 (aged 77) Hollywood
Nationality	American
Occupation	Cinematographer

Elmer Dyer, A.S.C. (August 24, 1892 – February 8, 1970) was an American cinematographer, the first film cameraman to specialize in aerial photography.^{[citation needed]}

Dyer was born in Lawrence, Kansas, and died in Hollywood. He first worked for Universal starting in 1912.^[1] During World War II Dyer was assigned to the Army's Motion Picture Unit. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his photography in Air Force (1943).