Diffusion filters — also referred to as “gels” — are the most common tools for altering the quality of light sources. AC tested a number of regularly used diffusions and see what their exact effects really are.

Building designed to advance organization’s longstanding commitment to educating the next generation of filmmakers.

The cinematographer details her visual approach to shooting the pilot for this Marvel superhero series, reteaming with director Gina Prince-Bythewood.

The bi-annual ICS conference offered a unique opportunity for motion picture professionals to demonstrate and discuss ideas.

Created by ASC associate member Tom Fletcher and Gary Adcock, the latest edition of this informative tool arrives today as an American Cinematographer exclusive.

I have championed Goyokin since I first saw it in 1969. In 1984, I began preproduction in Japan on Paul Schrader's Mishima, about Japan’s greatest post-World War II writer. I asked the production office to set up a screening of Goyokin for the Japanese crew. No one recalled having seen the film.

In 1951, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences produced an informative short film about the complex role of the director of photography.