David E. Williams

AMPAS Science & Technology Council Presents Virtual Production Primer

Produced by the Academy's Science & Technology Council, this program presents some of the most current virtual production filmmaking practices and related technological innovations.
In Memoriam: William Taylor, ASC (1944-2021)

The Emmy-winning and Academy-honored master of visual effects linked the analog and digital eras, bringing time-tested techniques and classical artistry into the modern age.
Joan Churchill, ASC to be Honored by DOC NYC for Her Exceptional Career

The cinematographer and director was one of the first to be invited into the Society for non-fiction work.
Friend of the ASC Dan Kneece Passes

A close collaborator with many Society members, the Steadicam expert, camera operator and cinematographer was just 64.
Pete Kozachik, ASC Tells Tales in New Memoir

For aspiring cinematographers and visual-effects artists, his personal story offers a candid, inspiring account of the difficulty in finding success in these fields.
In Memoriam: John C. Hora, ASC (1940-2021)

Best known for his fantastical collaborations with director Joe Dante — including The Howling, Gremlins, Explorers and Matinee — the cinematographer unexpectedly died on February 9, 2021.
In Memoriam: Peter Sova, ASC (1944–2020)

The acclaimed director of photography died on August 27 at his home in South Kortright, New York, at the age of 75.
In Memoriam: Allen Daviau, ASC (1942-2020)

The exceptional cinematographer left behind an inspirational artistic legacy with such films as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Color Purple, Empire of the Sun, Avalon and Bugsy.