August 2020
TheFilmBookGrain Ghost -- Frames2 -- Uncut Gems with Darius Khondji, ASC, AFC
Frames2 offers a detailed look at Darius Khondji's lighting for the nights of Uncut Gems, the application of film grain to the Alexa image, and underexposure.
August 2020
Letter From the PresidentPicture Partners
“Cinematographers have been called many things, on set and off, but one defining characteristic is the ability to collaborate.”
August 2020
Shot CraftCinematography for Music Videos
Three ASC members — Daniel Pearl, Christopher Probst and Joe Labisi — discuss the creative opportunities offered by this unique art form, as well as the difficulties of tight budgets and timelines.
July 2020
Letter From the PresidentStronger, Fairer and More Inventive
“I am committed to addressing the twin challenges to our members posed by the industry shutdown and our membership’s lack of diversity.”
May 2020
Shot CraftHow Do I Find a Mentor?
This is a question I’ve been asked at least a hundred times by aspiring cinematographers eager to learn more, advance their careers, and receive guidance from someone who is already established.
May 2020
Shot CraftStaying Creative in Quarantine with Lawrence Sher, ASC
Reverse engineering and re-staging iconic images from cinema history? Awesome. Doing it with your wife and kids at home with what’s around you? Exceptional.
May 2020
Filmmaker’s ForumOvercoming Limited Resources on My First Feature: Before the Dawn
It’s easy to feel intimidated when you’re facing your first feature, and it’s especially daunting when you know you’ll have limited crew and resources.
May 2020
Letter From the PresidentWhy Our Solidarity Is Now Essential
We must hold this trust in our work. Although we cannot practice it today because our world has shut down, it will open up again soon, and our conviction that we do what we love will make us rise again.
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