American Cinematographer Magazine ( August 2024 )

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American Cinematographer Magazine ( August 2024 )

The August 2024 issue presents a special focus oncamera systems, including coverage of the featuresFalloutandMaXXXineand a look atflange-depth specificationsin the digital age; a spotlight on the2024 Rising Stars of Cinematography; a special report on an industry panel onartificial intelligenceconvened by the ASC; and aTexas Chain Saw Massacreretrospective.

ASC President Shelly Johnsonconsiders the importance of a cinematographers formative professional experiences.

Director of photographyStuart Dryburgh, ASC, NZCS; executive producer/directorJonathan Nolan; and production designerHoward Cummingsdetail their work on the adaptation of the video gameFallout including the importance of amoving camera,shooting on filmand combiningin-camera visual effectswith set builds and practical effects.

CinematographerEliot Rockett, director/writerTi Westand key crew discuss their approach toMaXXXine, including a spotlight on camera techniques and rigging.

ACpresents the2024 Rising Stars of Cinematography:Bill Kirstein,Ava Benjamin Shorr,Paul Yee,Jo Jo Lam,Xiaolong LiuandEric Yue.

A special report onAI and itsimplications for filmmakers, the subject of a recent panel hosted by the ASC featuring Society membersMichael Goi,Rob LegatoandMandy Walker; directorJames Cameron; director/photographerEllenor Argyropoulos; and attorneyAngela L. Dunning, a specialist in trademark and copyright law.

Daniel Pearl, ASCrecalls his work on Tobe HoopersTexas Chain Saw Massacre(1974) and Marcus Nispels 2003 remake of the horror classic.

Shot Craft:A look at theASC Motion Imaging Technology Councils ongoing investigation offlange-depth specificationsin the digital age.

The VFX Perspective:Executive producer/directorJonathan Nolanand visual-effects supervisorJay Worthdiscuss creatingFallouts Wasteland, Gulper and Ghoul.

Clubhouse News:The latest bulletins from the Society feature new memberMtys Erdly; the appointment ofDelphine Figuerasas ASC general manager;Cine Gear Expo 2024; the SocietysSummer Splash;Education & Outreachwith San Diego State University and the University of Southern California; and an in-personClubhouse Conversationhosted by Apple.

Wrap Shot:On the Beach(1959), shot byGiuseppe Rotunno, ASC, AICand directed byStanley Kramer.

Presidents Desk: ASC President Shelly Johnsonrecalls the valuable lessons learned and relationships formed during his early work on television projects.

Robert Elswit, ASCand directorSteven Zailliandiscuss their work on the black-and-white limited seriesRipley.

CinematographersAlexander Dynan,Adam ScarthandFrank Lammbreak down their naturalist strategies for the 17th-century seriesMary & George.

Executive producer/producing director/cinematographerMichael Goi, ASC, ISCand cinematographersMichael Balfry, CSCandStewart Whelan, ISCdiscuss the first season ofAvatar: The Last Airbender, and executive producer/director/visual-effects supervisorJabbar Raisanioffers a look at some of the VFX challenges.

Eric Steelberg, ASCandQuyen Tran, ASCshare their perspectives on shooting theStar WarsseriesAhsoka.

Picture Partners:Dana Gonzales, ASCandPete Konczal, ASCdetail their collaboration on the seriesFargo, notably episodes that Gonzales directed and Konczal shot.

Filmmakers Forum:Nicole Hirsch Whitaker, ASCoffers a first-person account of filming the seriesOne Piecein South Africa.

Clubhouse News:The latest bulletins from the Society feature theelection of ASC leadershipfor 2024-25; anASC Master Classin Toronto; AFI Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal recipientMatthew Libatique, ASC, LPS; and Pierre Angnieux Tribute Award honoreeSantosh Sivan, ASC, ISC.

Wrap Shot:The American Friend, shot byRobby Mller, NSC, BVKand directed byWim Wenders.