Douglas Knapp (August 5, 1949 – February 3, 2020) was an American cinematographer and camera operator.
[3] His film credits include The All-American Girl, Dark Star, Assault on Precinct 13, and The First Nudie Musical.
[3] Knapp served as the cinematographer on Dark Star and Assault on Precinct 13, both of which were directed by Carpenter.
[3] He also served as the camera operator on Carpenter's Escape from New York, Tim Burton's Frankenweenie and Beetlejuice, as well as Back to School, Coming to America, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and Driving Miss Daisy.
[3] After a battle with pancreatic cancer, he died at the age of 70 at his home in Burbank, California on February 3, 2020.