ASC Close-Up: King Baggot

ASC Close-Up: King Baggot

“My passion and focus was always photography. I could not have imagined choosing another profession.”
 Shooting Stars: A Star Is Born

Shooting Stars: A Star Is Born

Matthew Libatique, ASC and director-actor Bradley Cooper reimagine a classic story.
 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.
 Beyond The Frame: Swingers

Beyond The Frame: Swingers

Said director-cinematographer Doug Liman about shooting with the Aaton 35-III, "When you have a camera this small, you don't have to tailor your shoot around the needs of the camera.”
 A Virgin’s Guide to Camerimage

A Virgin’s Guide to Camerimage

For more than 25 years, filmmakers have been drawn to chilly Poland in celebration of the art and craft of cinematography. Here’s one rookie’s view on the ins and outs of this truly unique event.
 Camerimage 2018: Witold Sobocinski, PSC

Camerimage 2018: Witold Sobocinski, PSC

Honoring the renown Polish cinematographer and 2018 Camerimage Lifetime Achievement Award honoree. UPDATE: Sobocinski died on Nov. 18 at the age of 89.

November 2018

November 2018

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Volume 99, Number 11

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