April 2021
Shot CraftShot Craft: The Generic Lens Test
Testing of this kind — which is adaptable to many different types of equipment — is part of how you build your mental Rolodex of tools....more
Jay Holben
March 2021
HistoricalSunshine: Let There Be Light
Alwin Küchler, BSC uses three formats and creative visual effects to realize Danny Boyle’s sci-fi thriller, which sends a team of astronauts on a mission to revive the dying sun....more
March 2021
Shot CraftShot Craft: Analyzing a Script
Many cinematographers will testify that they try not to visualize the script on the first read. Instead, they will distill the script to the essence or heart of the story....more
November 2020
Shot CraftShot Craft: Light Quality 101
The primary characteristics of light that a cinematographer must learn to master are intensity, color and quality. Here we’ll take a look at the fundamentals of quality. ...more
July 2020
EspañolEntendiendo los filtros polarizados
Los efectos de estos filtros especiales no pueden imitarse fácilmente con trucos digitales, lo que hace que la comprensión de su uso sea importante para todos los cineastas creativos....more
June 2020
FeatureWorking Remotely: Cinematography Across Continents
Markus Förderer, ASC, BVK discusses his experience with “remote” shooting to ensure health and safety for cast and crew....more
June 2020
HistoricalA Simple Plan: The Root of Evil
Director Sam Raimi and cinematographer Alar Kivilo, CSC adopt an austere, unaffected style for this psychological thriller that explores the insidious influence of dirty money....more
June 2020
HistoricalSound and Fury: The Perfect Storm
Director Wolfgang Petersen and cinematographer John Seale, ASC, ACS, whip the sea into a frenzy. ...more
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