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August AC Examines Challenges of Covering Extreme Climbing
New issue of American Cinematographer also showcases 2023 Rising Stars of Cinematography, Richard Edlund, ASC and much more.
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Our new August 2023 issue presents this year’s roster of AC’s Rising Stars of Cinematography, as well as a special focus on nonfiction filmmaking, including coverage of Angel City, Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin, The Climb and Pretty Strong.
We also take a close look at camera technology, including some unique vintage cameras collected by Richard Edlund, ASC.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s inside:
• AC shines its annual spotlight on the latest roster of Rising Stars of Cinematography: Nico Aguilar, AMC; Natalie Kingston; Christian “Tico” Herrera, CCR; Kate McCullough, ISC; Tinx Chan; Sade Ndya; Bradley Credit; Daisy Zhou and Htat Lin Htut.
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• Director-cinematographer Arlene Nelson, ASC; co-cinematographers Emily Topper, Turner Jumonville, Yamit Shimonovitz and Sherri Kauk; and camera operator Domenic Zanghi discuss their collaboration on the HBO docuseries Angel City, about the birth of a National Women’s Soccer League club in Los Angeles.
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• Filmmakers Jimmy Chin, Mikey Schaefer, Pablo Durana, Brett Lowell, Julie Ellison and Colette McInerney discuss the altitudinous art of climbing cinematography, including what motivates their choice of cameras.
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• Cinematographer and visual-effects legend Richard Edlund, ASC reflects on his career, which encompasses four Academy Awards, three Academy Scientific & Engineering Awards, an Academy Medal of Commendation and the ASC Presidents Award, and shares some examples from his vintage camera collection.
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President’s Desk: New ASC President Shelly Johnson reflects on AC’s role in nurturing his passion for the craft.
Shot Craft: What to consider when choosing an aspect ratio.
The VFX Perspective: Visual-effects supervisor Stéphane Ceretti discusses the evolution of the CG Rocket Raccoon character for the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise.
The Virtual World: AC surveys the scene of new trends in virtual production.
Clubhouse News: The latest bulletins from the Society feature new member Colin Hoult, ASC, CSC; the inaugural “Murphy Social,” named for the late Brianne Murphy, ASC; the annual “Summer Splash” BBQ; a Barco installation at the Clubhouse; and Cine Gear L.A.
In Memoriam: AC remembers Tom Houghton, ASC.
Wrap Shot: Creating the CG character Gollum for Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Print subscribers should receive this issue in a few days, and the digital edition will soon be available to subscribers as well. Not an AC subscriber yet? Do it today.