American Cinematographer magazine interviews cinematographers, directors and other key collaborators involved in creative process of bringing film and television projects to the screen.
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AC contributor Tara Jenkins talks with cinematographer Edu Grau, ASC, AEC — who was invited to join the Society in 2021. Grau details his experiences at the Cinema and Audiovisual School of Catalonia and the National Film and Television School in London, the chain of events that lead to his breakthrough work in Tom Ford's A Single Man, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of being a good person both on and off the set.
AC contributor Tara Jenkins talks with cinematographer Cybel Martin, who joined the Society in 2024. Martin details her inspirations and influences, from the pivotal moment of seeing Close Encounters of the Third Kind for the first time, to her passion for the cinema of South Korea, and her experience filming the Netflix series XO, Kitty there.
In this episode, cinematographer Steve Gainer, ASC, ASK talks about his work as curator of the ASC's historic camera collection, which include a wide variety of noteworthy filmmaking tools, from the very first mass-produced motion picture camera to the first digital-cinema units.
Michael M. Pessah, ASC and Buddy Squires, ASC talk about the art, history, and current practices of documentary filmmaking.
Cinematographer Jody Lee Lipes, ASC on the benefits and challenges of shooting 16mm for director Savanah Leaf's moving social drama.
Michael Pessah, ASC explores the legacy of Alien and offers an appreciation of its cinematographer, Derek Vanlint, CSC.
Michael Pessah, ASC explores the legacy of Alien and offers an appreciation of its cinematographer, Derek Vanlint, CSC.
"It's all about that creative spark that births a new visual language or idea that maybe could live on its own."
"It's all about that creative spark that births a new visual language or idea that maybe could live on its own."
Epic Games' Los Angeles Lab Director Connie Kennedy and American Cinematographer Virtual Production Editor Noah Kadner join us to talk about the confluence of practical and virtual production, and help shed some light on what virtual production actually is — and isn't.
Epic Games' Los Angeles Lab Director Connie Kennedy and American Cinematographer Virtual Production Editor Noah Kadner join us to talk about the confluence of practical and virtual production, and help shed some light on what virtual production actually is — and isn't.
Cinematographer Jendra Jarnagin discusses her career path and how it lead to shooting the prime-time CBS series East New York.
Cinematographer Jendra Jarnagin discusses her career path and how it lead to shooting the prime-time CBS series East New York.
Recorded at the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood, M. David Mullen, ASC and associate members Rob Hummel and Jay Holben talk about the process of writing and editing the 11th edition of the American Cinematographer Manual.
Recorded at the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood, M. David Mullen, ASC and associate members Rob Hummel and Jay Holben talk about the process of writing and editing the 11th edition of the American Cinematographer Manual.
A glimpse into the making of a low-budget horror film with some of the world's biggest rock stars.
Director BJ McDonnell and cinematographers Michael Dallatorre and Eric Leach talk about making a low-budget horror film with some of the world's biggest rock stars.
This episode features an interview with James Wong Howe, ASC conducted by film archivist and Society associate member Kemp Niver at the cinematographer's home on April 3, 1964.
This episode features an interview with James Wong Howe, ASC conducted by film archivist and Society associate member Kemp Niver at the cinematographer's home on April 3, 1964.
The cinematographer talks about his work on director David Cronenberg's return to science-fiction storytelling.
The cinematographer talks about his work on director David Cronenberg's return to science-fiction storytelling.
In this episode, visual effects legend Phil Tippett talks about his career, his creative process and the 30-year journey to realizing his epic and disturbing magnum opus Mad God.
In this episode, visual effects legend Phil Tippett talks about his career, his creative process and the 30-year journey to realizing his epic and disturbing magnum opus Mad God.
David Nowell, ASC takes to the skies for the supersonic sequel to Tony Scott's 1986 blockbuster.
David Nowell, ASC takes to the skies for the supersonic sequel to Tony Scott's 1986 blockbuster.
The cinematographer discusses “going up the river” for Spike Lee’s striking Vietnam War epic, creatively employing multiple formats for image capture.
Exploring new a genre with Armando Iannucci's satirical ensemble sci-fi comedy set in space.
Exploring new a genre with Armando Iannucci's satirical ensemble sci-fi comedy set in space.
The cinematographer discusses her approach to lighting and the evolution of computer-generated cinematography.
The cinematographer discusses her approach to lighting and the evolution of computer-generated cinematography.
The cinematographer discusses his unique collaboration with director Jim Jarmusch on this comedic horror satire.
The cinematographer discusses his unique collaboration with director Jim Jarmusch on this comedic horror satire.
The cinematographer discusses his sixth collaboration with director Todd Phillips, which he calls “the most uncompromised thing we’ve done to date.”
The cinematographer discusses his sixth collaboration with director Todd Phillips, which he calls “the most uncompromised thing we’ve done to date.”
The cinematographer discusses his collaboration with director Taika Waititi and how he photographed this satirical black comedy set in Nazi Germany.
The cinematographer discusses his collaboration with director Taika Waititi and how he photographed this satirical black comedy set in Nazi Germany.
Director of photography Jakob Ihre, FSF discusses his award-winning work on the acclaimed HBO and Sky miniseries, and how projects throughout his career influenced the decision-making process for portraying this historical drama.
Director of photography Jakob Ihre, FSF discusses his award-winning work on the acclaimed HBO and Sky miniseries, and how projects throughout his career influenced the decision-making process for portraying this historical drama.
Director Terry Gilliam discusses his work on this long-in-the-making passion project and longstanding collaboration with cinematographer Nicola Pecorini.
Cinematographer Nicola Pecorini discusses his camerawork in the picture and longstanding collaboration with director Terry Gilliam.
Director Terry Gilliam discusses his work on this long-in-the-making passion project and longstanding collaboration with cinematographer Nicola Pecorini.
Cinematographer Nicola Pecorini discusses his camerawork in the picture and longstanding collaboration with director Terry Gilliam.
Lorenzo Senatore, ASC, AIC discuss his work in the comic book adaptation directed by Neil Marshall.
Lorenzo Senatore, ASC, AIC discuss his work in the comic book adaptation directed by Neil Marshall.
The cinematographer discusses his work in the Netflix science-fiction horror series, for which he has earned two Emmy Award nominations for his camerawork.
The cinematographer discusses his work in the Netflix science-fiction horror series, for which he has earned two Emmy Award nominations for his camerawork.
Photographed by Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS, Mary Magdalene is a Biblical epic yet produced on a modest budget and lensed spare and simply by Fraser on locations across Italy.
Photographed by Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS, Mary Magdalene is a Biblical epic yet produced on a modest budget and lensed spare and simply by Fraser on locations across Italy.
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