Videos
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Michael Goi, ASC Says “Just Do It”
In a new series of videos for burgeoning cinematographers, Michael Goi talks about the importance of doing things, and not just talking about them.
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Stories From Set - Daniel Pearl, ASC
Daniel Pearl, ASC describes trials he faced while shooting The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
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ASC Master Class - Learn From the Best
A brief look at the ASC Master Class education program, featuring ASC member instructors including Caleb Deschanel, Dean Cundey, Bill Bennett, Dante Spinotti, John Toll and many more, as well as students who have participated in the classes.
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John Bailey ASC Lifetime Achievement Award Reel & Acceptance Speech
From the 29th ASC Awards, Bailey accepts his award, presented by Lawrence Kasdan
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Haskell Wexler, ASC: The ASC and Character
Wexler discusses the ASC’s emphasis on character and how this translates into behavior on the set.
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Dean Cundey, ASC - ASC Master Class Instructor
Director of photography Dean Cundey, ASC (The Thing, Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, Apollo 13) briefly recounts a pivotal moment in his career.
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Coffee and Conversation with Seamus McGarvey, ASC - Part 1
Part 1 of an 8-part video series recorded live at the ASC Clubhouse
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Coffee and Conversation: Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS - Preview
A quick look at the 10-part interview done at the ASC Clubhouse with Fraser discussing his award-winning work in Lion
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Sol Negrin, ASC — Presidents Award Speech 2010
Cinematographer Sol Negrin, ASC accepts the ASC Presidents Award during the ASC Awards ceremony in 2010.
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Caleb Deschanel, ASC Discusses His Camera in the ASC Museum - Short
A portion of Caleb's discussion about his Eclair CM3, and his use of it during his career.
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Michael Goi, ASC on Finding Mentors
In a new series of videos for burgeoning cinematographers, Michael Goi talks about the importance of finding mentors.
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Donation of Arthur C. Miller's Pathé Studio Camera to ASC
American Society of Cinematographers Museum curator Steve Gainer, ASC accepts a new donation — a Pathé Studio camera owned by pioneering cameraman Arthur C. Miller, ASC.
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Manifesto
German cinematographer Christoph Krauss, BVK details his creative approach to shooting the unique feature version of the art installation project Manifesto.
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Michael Goi, ASC on Persistence
In a new series of videos for burgeoning cinematographers, Michael Goi talks about the power of persistence.
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Caleb Deschanel, ASC Donates His 1940s Toy Film Set
Caleb Deschanel arrived at the ASC Clubhouse with a unique gift for the ASC Museum: A die-cast toy film crew set from the 1940s.
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Haskell Wexler, ASC on Teamwork
An American Cinematographer Subscriber Exclusive, Haskell Wexler, ASC discusses the importance of teamwork.
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Tech Tips Example - Household Lightbulb
Russell Carpenter, ASC covers how to light a seated person with only a lightbulb
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Caleb Deschanel, ASC Discusses His Camera in the ASC Museum - Full
Caleb discusses his Eclair CM3, going through all of its mechanics and his use of it throughout his career spanning five decades.
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AC Subscriber Exclusive - Gordon Willis, ASC
This Subscribers-only excerpt is from a 6-hour long interview with Willis, which will be the basis of a forthcoming documentary from the ASC.
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Basic Lighting Techniques - Beauty Lighting Techniques
Russell Carpenter, ASC explains preproduction techniques for finding the best light for your actors
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Basic Lighting Techniques - Using Kino Flos
Russell Carpenter, ASC demonstrates using Kino Flos or fluorescent tubes for fill.