Flashback: The Shining

Flashback: The Shining

In this archival story, John Alcott, BSC details his collaborations with Stanley Kubrick and Garrett Brown while making the classic 1980 horror yarn.
 Understanding Polarizing Filters

Understanding Polarizing Filters

The effects of these special filters cannot be easily mimicked with digital tricks, making the understanding of their use important for every creative cinematographer.
 ASC Unveils List of 100 Milestone Films in Cinematography of the 20th Century

ASC Unveils List of 100 Milestone Films in Cinematography of the 20th Century

Throughout 2019, the Society will honor the best-photographed films of the 20th century, as voted on by ASC members. 
 Evening of Excellence: 2019 Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards

Evening of Excellence: 2019 Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards

Honoring an array of innovators and expertise, with the night’s top award presented to the Society’s resident technology authority, Curtis Clark, ASC.
 AC and Canon Host Creative Events At Sundance 2019

AC and Canon Host Creative Events At Sundance 2019

American Cinematographer joins Canon in Park City, UT, Jan. 25-28 for discussions with filmmakers regarding the latest production tools and cinematography techniques.
 Roma: Memories of Mexico

Roma: Memories of Mexico

Alfonso Cuarón re-creates 1970s Mexico City for his highly personal, black-and-white, large-format feature.
 The Ins and Outs of 2nd Unit

The Ins and Outs of 2nd Unit

Second-unit crewmembers are among the unsung heroes of production. 
 The ASC Welcomes Jess Hall as a New Active Member

The ASC Welcomes Jess Hall as a New Active Member

The cinematographer’s credits include Hot Fuzz, Transcendence and Ghost in the Shell.

April 2019

April 2019

Captain Marvel & Dumbo

Volume 100, Number 4

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