American Cinematographer Magazine ( April 2023)

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American Cinematographer Magazine ( April 2023)

• • TheApril 2023issue presents coverage of the seriesThe Last of UsandDaisy Jones & The Six; a conversation with visual-effects innovatorRobert Legato, ASCaboutbroadcast televisions roleas a testing ground forvirtual-production techniques; a profile of2023Curtis Clark ASC Technical Achievement AwardhonoreeSam Nicholson, ASC; a look at the French dramaAthena; and an explanation ofelectrical distribution on set.
    • In his monthly column,ASC President Stephen Lighthillreflects on the increasing use of machines to create images.
    • The Last of UscinematographersKsenia Sereda, RGC;Eben Bolter, BSC;Nadim Carlsen, DFF; andChristine A. Maier, AAC, BVK,along with showrunnerCraig Mazin, explain how visuals grounded in reality contribute to the drama.
    • Directors of photographyChecco Varese, ASCandJeff Cuttercapture the emotional turbulence that helps propel a 1970s band to fame for the 10-part miniseriesDaisy Jones & The Six.
    • Cinematographer and visual-effects supervisorRobert Legato, ASCconsiders the ongoing evolution ofvirtual productionand its roots inbroadcast television.
    • Curtis Clark ASC Technical Achievement AwardhonoreeSam Nicholson, ASCexplains how an attraction to uncharted territory has shaped his career.
    • Shot Craft: An introduction toelectrical distribution on set, featuring a breakdown of the components that are common on todays motion-picture productions.
    • Global Village: CinematographerMatias Boucard, AFCreveals how the 10-minute, action-packed shot that opensAthenawas created.
    • Clubhouse News: The latest bulletins from the Society feature new memberChristian Sprenger; aBLK Behind the Cameraevent featuring ASC membersErnest Dickerson,Kira Kelly,Tommy Maddox-Upshaw,Donald A. MorganandJohn Simmons; andFujifilm/Fujinon Lens Day.
    • Wrap Shot:Night of the Living Dead(1968), directed and shot byGeorge A. Romero.