American Cinematographer Magazine ( December 2022)

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American Cinematographer Magazine ( December 2022)

TheDecember 2020 issue ofAmerican Cinematographerfeatures a photo from the National Geographic nature seriesHostile Planetand showcases a special focus on nonfiction production, as directors of photography and others who shoot real-world footage discuss their tactics and philosophies.

This coverage includes:

• ASC membersJoan Churchill, Shana Hagan, Guillermo Navarro and Buddy Squiresdescribe their respective approaches to documentary storytelling.
• Filmmakers describe the intense scrutiny and political pressure of making the feature docThe Dissident.
• The team behind the Discovery Channel seriesDeadliest Catchdetail shooting under extreme Arctic conditions.
• Kirsten Johnsons ode to her father,Dick Johnson Is Dead, which puts a metaphysical spin on the documentary form.

This issue also includes a Picture Partners director/cinematographer interview with collaborators Unjoo Moon andDion Beebe, ASC, ACS regarding their biopicI Am Woman; a special Shot Craft piece on improving your Zoom experience; an In Memoriam tribute toPeter Sova, ASC; profiles on new ASC members; and highlights from the past decade of the magazines cinematography coverage.