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Jon Joffin, ASC Blends Old and New Technologies
Jon Joffin, ASC has always been fascinated by very early photographic technology, such as the daguerreotype. Knowing how these older processed worked sometimes comes in handy when he’s trying to achieve a certain effect using the latest digital tools...
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Fiore and Prieto Choose Film
The declining use of film negative, after years of losing ground in feature film production, seems to have leveled off. And using the venerable format is still a viable creative option, especially on bigger productions.
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The Artistic Journey of Vittorio Storaro, ASC, AIC
The master cinematographer discusses his lifelong passion for color, in part inspired by the great painters he so admires.
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John Schwartzman, ASC Discusses Large-Format Optics
I had the chance to speak with John Schwartzman recently, and our conversation turned to technology, as it often does...
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Guillermo Navarro, ASC, AMC Considers His Journey
I recently had a fascinating conversation with Guillermo Navarro, in which we discussed his long road to success, where he is now perceived not only as a competent filmmaker, but one capable of extraordinary work.
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Michael Chapman, ASC Recalls a Perfect Shot
This coming November, Michael Chapman, ASC will receive Lifetime Achievement honors at the CamerImage International Festival of the Art of Cinematography in Poland. This annual event often allows me the honor of gathering quotes and reminiscences about the Lifetime laureate from colleagues and admirers in the cinematography community. Christopher Chomyn, ASC is one such admirer of Chapman, whose story was worth retelling here in a longer form.
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Aaron Schneider, ASC Looks Back on a Turning Point
I hadn’t spoken with Aaron Schneider, ASC since about 2010, when we collaborated on a Cinegear panel about the anamorphic format and Get Low, his feature directorial debut. When we caught up a few weeks ago, I asked him to think back on that fork in his road — the transition from award-winning cinematographer to director.
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Phedon Papamichael, ASC Directs Short Film Debut, A Beautiful Day
“The film is representative of the social issues America is facing right now and we hope to question some moral codes, but with compassion.”
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