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Letter From the President
Letter From the President: Creation of the Image
“Much will change as a result of 2020. Some things will disappear, others will return modified by lessons learned during these past months: different, but better.”
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Letter From the President
President’s Desk: Documentaries Are Stranger Than Fiction
With the “creative non-fiction” of documentaries to light the way, telling us stories about ourselves, some that may be hard to watch, we learn so much about our world, and how to live in it together.
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Shot 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.
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Letter From the President
President’s Desk: Icebox Problems
“Even as productions are finally ramping up again, we are going back on set in full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), with each of us bringing our own 6-foot radius of isolation.”
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Letter From the President
President’s Desk: Picture Partners
“Cinematographers have been called many things, on set and off, but one defining characteristic is the ability to collaborate.”
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Shot Craft
Cinematography for Music Videos - Pt I
Three ASC members — Daniel Pearl, Christopher Probst and Joe Labisi — discuss the creative opportunities offered by this unique art form, as well as the difficulties of tight budgets and timelines.
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Letter From the President
President’s Desk: Stronger, Fairer and More Inventive
“I am committed to addressing the twin challenges to our members posed by the industry shutdown and our membership’s lack of diversity.”
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Shot Craft
How Do I Find a Mentor?
This is a question I’ve been asked at least a hundred times by aspiring cinematographers eager to learn more, advance their careers, and receive guidance from someone who is already established.
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