American Cinematographer Magazine ( August 2023)

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American Cinematographer Magazine ( August 2023)

• TheAugust 2023issue presents this years roster ofACsRising Stars of Cinematography, as well as a special focus onnonfiction filmmaking, including coverage ofAngel City,Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin,The ClimbandPretty Strong. We also take a close look atcamera technology, including some unique vintage cameras collected byRichard Edlund, ASC.

  • Presidents Desk: NewASC President Shelly Johnsonreflects onACs role in nurturing his passion for the craft.
  • ACshines its annual spotlight on the latest roster ofRising Stars of Cinematography:Nico Aguilar, AMC;Natalie Kingston;Christian Tico Herrera, CCR;Kate McCullough, ISC;Tinx Chan;Sade Ndya;Bradley Credit;Daisy ZhouandHtat Lin Htut.
  • Director-cinematographerArlene Nelson, ASC; co-cinematographersEmily Topper,Turner Jumonville,Yamit ShimonovitzandSherri Kauk; and camera operatorDomenic Zanghidiscuss their collaboration on the HBO docuseriesAngel City,about the birth of a National Womens Soccer League club in Los Angeles.
  • FilmmakersJimmy Chin,Mikey Schaefer,Pablo Durana,Brett Lowell,Julie EllisonandColette McInerneydiscuss the altitudinous art ofclimbing cinematography, including what motivates their choice of cameras.
  • Cinematographer and visual-effects expertRichard Edlund, ASCreflects on his career, which encompasses four Academy Awards, three Academy Scientific & Engineering Awards, an Academy Medal of Commendation and the ASC Presidents Award, and shares some examples from hisvintagecamera collection.
  • Shot Craft: What to consider whenchoosing an aspect ratio.
  • The VFX Perspective: Visual-effects supervisorStphane Cerettidiscusses the evolution of Rocket Raccoon in theGuardians of the Galaxy
  • The Virtual World:ACsurveys the scene ofnew trends in virtual production.
  • Clubhouse News: The latest bulletins from the Society feature new memberColin Hoult, ASC, CSC; the inaugural Murphy Social, named for the lateBrianne Murphy, ASC; the annual Summer Splash BBQ; a Barco installation at the Clubhouse; and Cine Gear L.A.
  • In Memoriam:ACremembersTom Houghton, ASC.
  • Wrap Shot: Gollum in Peter JacksonsThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy, shot byAndrew Lesnie, ASC, ACS.