New Member Tim Ives Curates ASC Instagram

New Member Tim Ives Curates ASC Instagram

The cinematographer begins his conversation with behind-the-scenes photos from Stranger Things. 
 President’s Desk: Film Is Dead!

President’s Desk: Film Is Dead!

The argument can be made that we might eventually outrun ourselves with digital technology, and that we sometimes seem to bet hopelessly on a dead horse, so to speak.
 Diffusion Confusion

Diffusion Confusion

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.
 American Society of Cinematographers Breaks Ground on ARRI Educational Center

American Society of Cinematographers Breaks Ground on ARRI Educational Center

Building designed to advance organization’s longstanding commitment to educating the next generation of filmmakers.
 Beyond Borders: 2018 International Cinematography Summit

Beyond Borders: 2018 International Cinematography Summit

The bi-annual ICS conference offered a unique opportunity for motion picture professionals to demonstrate and discuss ideas.
 2018 Camera Comparison Chart

2018 Camera Comparison Chart

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

Flashback: The Cinematographer

In 1951, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences produced an informative short film about the complex role of the director of photography.
 DigitalFilm Tree Is All-In On Resolve

DigitalFilm Tree Is All-In On Resolve

Known to the industry as DFT, the post, color and VFX house is the first company to move to an entirely Blackmagic editing backbone.

October 2018

October 2018

I Think We're Alone Now

Volume 99, Number 10

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