Elmer Dyer

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]}

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

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).

Selected filmography

• Code of the Northwest (1926)