February 2019
TheFilmBookVisit with Darius Khondji, ASC, AFC - 1. Book, Dimming, Colors, Direction
A wide-ranging discussion with master cinematographer Darius Khondji ASC, AFC - part 1 of 2
January 2019
Shot CraftDeep Focus — The Basics of Electromotive Force
To understand how electricity works, we need to break it down into its most simplistic form. This requires a journey back in time to high-school science class.
January 2019
Letter From the PresidentPresident’s Desk: Camerimage and the Renaissance
What will become of this essential event? “The thought of moving forward without the festival and losing all that it represents hurts deeply.”
December 2018
TheFilmBookPeter Doyle Video 2 - Back to Black, HDR Workflow
A video edit of master colorist Peter Doyle comparing the blacks and highlights of film prints, Xenon DCI and Dolby Laser HDR, and also giving an overview of his HDR workflow.
December 2018
TheFilmBook2018 Cinematography - 10 Strong Films at Camerimage
Camerimage was the occasion for noting 10 films in 2018 with strong cinematography, and to appreciate the aesthetics and filmmaking tools involved.
December 2018
Letter From the PresidentPresident’s Desk: The Nine Lives of the Cat!
“What baffles me to this day is that other manufacturers have seemed to adopt the idea of a well-balanced camera only reluctantly and never completely.”
November 2018
Shot CraftDiffusion Confusion, Part 2: Alternative Diffusion
For those who can’t afford commercially sold diffusion materials, there are plenty of alternatives that you can use. We’ll take a look at some of them here, compared to the “real stuff.”
November 2018
Letter From the PresidentPresident’s Desk: Parts Unknown
“It’s always fascinating to absorb the various opinions, concerns, ways of working and more from cinematographers around the world. There’s an interesting parallel between each region’s unique approach to cinematography and the variety of food that’s served in these places.”
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