From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Elmer Dyer, A.S.C. (August 24, 1892 – February 8, 1970) was an American cinematographer, the first film cameraman to specialize in aerial photography. Elmer Dyer, A.S.C. was born in Lawrence, Kansas and died in Hollywood. During WWII was assigned to the Army's Motion Picture Unit (See Photo). He was nominated for an Academy Award for his photography in Air Force (1943).