September 2019
Shot CraftShot Craft: A Closer Look at Close-Up Attachments
Expanding upon the practical use of close-up adapters, commonly — although incorrectly — known as diopters....more
Jay Holben
August 2019
Shot CraftShot Craft: Lens Test — The Deakinizer
Jay Holben and cinematographer Kaity Williams test Otto Nemenz International's Deakinizer optics, which evoke the feeling of early still-photo portraiture lenses....more
June 2019
Shot CraftShot Craft: Pro Perspective with Ian S. Takahashi — Taking the Plunge
What happens when a story takes us underwater? How many of us have the first clue how to photograph action that takes place in such a radically different environment?...more
June 2019
Shot CraftShot Craft: Deep Focus — Diopters
Understanding the use of these close-up lens attachments can bring us extremely close to a subject or carry focus between planes....more
April 2019
Shot CraftShot Craft: Using Specular Reflections
Take a look at magazine advertisements for cars, jewelry, drinks, silverware, even electronics, and you’ll notice that they employ specular highlights to show off the products’ “beauty.”...more
April 2019
Shot CraftShot Craft: Car Talk — Employing Reflections in Lighting Automobiles
Bill Bennett, ASC offers tips and tricks for making the most of specular highlights while shooting automotive spots....more
April 2019
FeatureMITC — Continuity of Mission
Since its founding, the ASC has kept cinematographers at the forefront of technological advancements — work that continues today with the Motion Imaging Technology Council....more
March 2019
Shot CraftShot Craft: The Ins and Outs of 2nd Unit
Second-unit crewmembers are among the unsung heroes of production....more
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