ASC Staff
October 2025
New ProductsObsidian Control Updates Netron
V3 unifies Netron’s entire EtherDMX line, adds the most-requested features and improves reliability across every device....more
October 2025
ArticleThe Smashing Machine: A Layered Visual Style for a Hyper-Real Story
Cinematographer Maceo Bishop brings a narrative-driven mix of broadcast, 16mm and Imax formats to the mixed-martial-arts biopic....more
October 2025
HistoricalStoryboarding Key to Beetlejuice Effects
A report authored by a sculptor and puppeteer on the production reveals the tricks and techniques used to conjure the film's iconic in-camera effects....more
October 2025
VFX PerspectiveBuilding the World of Alien: Earth
Dana Gonzales, ASC and VFX supervisor Jonathan Rothbart discuss creating the sci-fi horror series' sights and frights, from spaceship crashes to xenomorphs and tentacled eyeballs....more
October 2025
ArticleBone Lake: Crafting a Surreal, Seductive Look for an Erotic Thriller
The film's cinematographer shares the lighting plan for a strange and stylish second-act scene, and breaks down his aesthetic approach. ...more
October 2025
New ProductsSigma Delays Release of AF Cine Line 28-45mm T2 FF
Popular demand has led the company to push the launch to December....more
October 2025
New ProductsViltrox Introduces 2 Lenses
The AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE and the AF 85mm F2.0 EVO FE are now available....more
October 2025
Article3 Lighting Diagrams From The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Cinematographer Jess Hall, ASC, BSC breaks down the setups that helped achieve his desired looks for some of the film's most pivotal sequences. ...more
October 2025
New ProductsLomography Launches Lomo MC-A
The 35mm point-and-shoot camera is available for preorder....more
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