August 2021
Friend of the ASC Dan Kneece Passes
A close collaborator with many Society members, the Steadicam expert, camera operator and cinematographer was just 64....more
A close collaborator with many Society members, the Steadicam expert, camera operator and cinematographer was just 64....more
For aspiring cinematographers and visual-effects artists, his personal story offers a candid, inspiring account of the difficulty in finding success in these fields....more
The cinematographer, documentarian and educator died Feb. 21, 2021, at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of artistry, tenacity and inspiration....more
An award-winning cinematographer and very active member of the ASC, his credits include The Muppet Movie, Somewhere in Time and The Jazz Singer. He passed on March 11 at the age of 89....more
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....more
One of the masters of modern cinematography, the Italian director of photography died on February 7 at the age of 97, leaving behind a body of influential work that will continue to resonate....more
The New York native — known for helping to create “Direct Cinema” and shoot Lord of the Flies — died on February 9, 2021 at the age of 87. ...more
A two-time Emmy nominee, the Chinese immigrant excelled in a difficult profession, due to diligence and inspiration from mentors, including James Wong Howe, ASC and Robert Wise. ...more
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