October 2014 | News
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American Cinematographer visited the set of the June ASC Master Class and reported on it for the October issue. ...more
American Cinematographer visited the set of the June ASC Master Class and reported on it for the October issue. ...more
“These four individuals have set the standard for excellence that push us all forward in this industry,” said ASC President Richard Crudo....more
Director of photography Marvin V. Rush, ASC, describes his work on Hell on Wheels, a drama set in the aftermath of the Civil War that is currently in its fourth season on AMC. Among the topics he discusses are the importance of embracing the natural world in his overall approach to the show, which is shot on location in Alberta, Canada; how MacTech LEDs have transformed his day-interior lighting; why he prefers to reserve the close-up for important storytelling moments; and how he approached directing an episode for the first time....more
Cinematographer Ron Garcia, ASC recalls shooting the Twin Peaks pilot for director David Lynch. He discusses why he was an unlikely choice for the project, how he coaxed the desired warm tones out of his Fuji negative, and the importance of working with a great gaffer....more
Director of photography Michael Seresin, BSC, discusses the new film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, detailing how he and director Matt Reeves strove to bring “a film aesthetic” to the native 3-D digital production. ...more
American Cinematographer will cover the winning films in October....more