Australian cinematographer Rob Copping dies aged 88: Sigrid Thornton and Jack Thompson lead tributes to a 'forefather' of Aussie film
Tributes are pouring in after the death of Australian cinematographer Rob Copping.
Copping passed away on Wednesday at an aged care home on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, The Sunday Telegraph reported.
He was a founding member of production company Hexagon, and contributed to the Australian film industry in the 1960s and 70s.
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Copping is known for his work on the 1971 film Stork, as well as 1973's Alvin Purple, 1974's Alvin Rides Again and 1975's Petersen.
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Jack Thompson said: 'Rob's name is synonymous with the Australian film renaissance of the late '60s and '70s.'
'Today's vital Australian contribution to the world of cinema, is his legacy to us all in the country he made his home.'
Sigrid Thorton described Rob as 'generous, kind natured and a dear friend'.
'I knew Rob as a dear friend. Open and generous, his kind nature always reminded me a little of my own father,' she said.
'As a forefather of the Australian film industry, his creative contribution was, of course, considerable.'
Jacki Weaver also said she would never forget 'Rob's beautiful cinematography.'
Copping's last onscreen pairing came last year with his son, Martin, who created the award-winning Australian film, The Dunes.
His film Alvin Purple, a quirky and playful comedy, is one of Australia's highest-grossing films of all time.
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