American Cinematographer Magazine ( February 2023)

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American Cinematographer Magazine ( February 2023)

TheFebruary 2023issue goes behind the scenes on the featuresBabylon,Thirteen Lives,The Whale,18andThe Banshees of Inisherin, and also explorescamera tracking in the virtual-production processand the multi-facetedrole of the dolly gripon set.

• In his monthly column,ASC President Stephen Lighthillshares a few favorite films about filmmaking.

• Linus Sandgren, ASC, FSFdiscusses why he and directorDamien Chazellechose an aggressive visual approach includinga curious camera forBabylon, set in the early days of the American film industry. In a sidebar, Atlas Lens Co.s president and lead designer,Forrest Schultz, details how he customizedanamorphic lensesfor the project.

• CinematographerSayombhu Mukdeepromand directorRon Howardgo deep on their approach toThirteen Lives, which depicts the 2018 rescue of a young soccer team and their coach from Thailands Tham Luang cave.

• Matthew Libatique, ASC, LPSstrives for simplicity to tell the story of a lonely, chronically ill college professor inThe Whale, directed by longtime collaboratorDarren Aronofsky. In a sidebar, Aronofsky shares thecreative philosophybehind their choices.

• CinematographerElle Schneiderteams with directorDan Mirvishon the Watergate-era caper18, a low-budget indie shot in 15 days.

• Global Village:Ben Davis, BSCemphasizes the beauty of a storm-swept landscape forThe Banshees of Inisherin, directed byMartin McDonagh.

• Shot Craft: A look at thedolly grip, a role that is almost a department unto itself, with insights from expertRalph Scherer.

• The Virtual World: A consideration ofcamera-tracking methods employed in virtual production their advantages, disadvantages and potential future applications.

• Clubhouse News: The latest bulletins from the Society feature new ASC membersJonathan SelaandMarcell Rv; the2022 ASC MITC Technology Showcase; andBand Pro One World Open HousehonoreesChecco Varese, ASCandOtto Nemenz, an ASC associate member.

• Wrap Shot:Singin in the Rain, shot byHarold Rosson, ASC.