April 2020
FeatureScale and Spectacle: AC In the 1950s
As theatrical motion pictures faced off with broadcast TV in the 1950s, American Cinematographer covered the surge in new formats....more
ASC Staff
April 2020
HistoricalCinemaScope Photographic Techniques
Charles G. Clarke, ASC explains the advantages of CinemaScope to traditional filming methods. ...more
April 2020
HistoricalCinemaScope and Stereophonic Sound: The Big Changeover
When 20th Century-Fox studios decided to abandon conventional filmmaking in favor of CinemaScope productions exclusively, it meant making many changes in equipment, procedure and techniques....more
April 2020
HistoricalTV Films Seek Hollywood’s Top Cinematographers
Increased TV film production is taking up the slack in employment of Hollywood cameramen, as more and more are finding challenging new assignments in the bustling new industry....more
April 2020
HistoricalFilming the I Love Lucy Show
The weekly CBS-TV comedy show filmed in Hollywood sets pace for top-quality television. ...more
March 2020
InterviewASC Close-Up: Gregg Heschong
“The opportunity to share knowledge with students and working professionals, to teach and be taught, has made the ASC something of a second home for me.”...more
March 2020
HistoricalBTTF 2 — Back to the Future Becomes a Series
Director of photography Dean Cundey, ASC and production designer Rick Carter discuss returning to Hill Valley, revisiting 1955, and creating a relatable 2015....more
March 2020
Getting American Cinematographer While “Staying At Home”
If you’re a subscriber and would like to have your next issue delivered to a different address, please email us at [email protected]. ...more
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