John Ott

John Ott (23 October 1909 – 6 April 2000) was a photo-researcher, writer, photographer, and cinematographer known for his contributions to modern photographic practices. He was an early adopter of time-lapse photography and full-spectrum lighting. Ott began his career in finance but developed an interest in time-lapse photography during his time at Harvard Business School. He made his first time-lapse film in 1927 and later developed an automated mechanical camera rig in 1937. His passion for time-lapse photography led him to a successful career in cinematography, where he created films and conducted research on the effects of natural lighting on plants, animals, and humans.More