September 2023
FeatureAn Intuitive Approach to Indy
Shooting Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny proved to be an adventure for Phedon Papamichael, ASC, GSC....more
Jay Holben
July 2023
Shot CraftAspect Ratios for Home Exhibition
Setting the story within a particular frame imparts emotion and key information to the audience....more
June 2023
Shot CraftRevisiting — and Updating — Inverse-Square Law
These tests also proved something seasoned gaffers and cinematographers have known for years: Falloff from soft light is significantly less steep than falloff from a point source....more
June 2023
Shot CraftShooting Motion-Picture Negative With a Still Camera
One can learn film emulsions and traditional printer lights by printing several versions of positive-print slides at various densities....more
April 2023
FeatureChevalier: An Unsung Artist
Jess Hall, ASC, BSC helps illuminate a unique figure in French history....more
January 2023
FeatureHollywood Babylon
Linus Sandgren, ASC, FSF helps Damien Chazelle capture an industry’s bawdy beginnings....more
October 2022
HistoricalLords of Illusion: The Prestige
Shot by Wally Pfister, ASC and directed by Christopher Nolan, this period drama tells a compelling tale of rival magicians....more
October 2022
Shot CraftShot Craft: Halloween Horrors — Creating Visual Cues to Foster Fright
When visualizing the terrifying images of the horror genre, the cinematographer can be faced with many challenges....more
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