My ASC Master Class: Nathaniel Bockley
Program participants discuss the impact of attending this intensive five-day program in the art and science of cinematography.
Program participants discuss the impact of attending this intensive five-day program in the art and science of cinematography.
Photos by Nick Mahar
“Before taking the ASC Master Class, I was doing corporate work, some commercial work and documentary work, and then on the side I was shooting short films. I came here to see what work is like at the highest level and see what it takes to get to that level. I also came to hear all the tips and tricks straight from the ASC members’ mouths and to meet with them and talk with them and pick their brains.
“What I hoped to get out of the Master Class was really more confidence in my ability as a cinematographer. And I think I accomplished that. I’m more familiar with the overall workflow, structure, politics and handling of different situations. I feel like I’m better prepared to shoot my next project.
“What I can use from this week going forward for future work is more confidence in the pre-production side of things and the confidence of knowing when I go into a meeting with a director or a producer that I can tell them how long a project will take, what kind of equipment we’ll need and what kind of problems might come up. When I sit down for my next interview, I’ll be able to apply some of the things I’ve learned here.” — Nathaniel Bockley
You’ll find Bockley’s personal site here.
Click here for complete course details for the ASC Master Class sessions coming up on September 17–21 and October 22–26. Register now here.
