American Cinematographer Magazine ( January 2023)

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American Cinematographer Magazine ( January 2023)

OurJanuary 2023issue has a special focus on thecinematographer-director collaboration, offering interviews with the teams behind the feature filmsAvatar: The Way of Water, She Said, Empire of Light, DevotionandTr.

In our cover story,Russell Carpenter, ASCand directorJames Camerontake a deep dive into the complex production of their blockbuster 3D sci-fi sequelAvatar: The Way of Water. In the intimate English dramaEmpire of Light,Roger Deakins, ASC, BSCcontinues his collaboration with directorSam Mendes. To capture his portrait of a complex character in the award-winning dramaTr, directorTodd Fieldenlisted the aid ofFlorian Hoffmeister, BSC,whocomposed a symphony of imagesusingcustom opticscreated byChristophHoffstenofArriRental Berlin.Erik Messerschmidt, ASCandJ.D. Dillarddiscuss shooting the inspirational story of a pioneering U.S. Navy pilot inDevotion, employing numerous techniques to realize various flight sequences.

• In his monthly column,ASC President Stephen Lighthillexplains the current state of ASC membership, highlighting how todays production opportunities have affected the Societys invitation process based upon outstanding camerawork.

• We look back at the outstanding career of famed still photographer and ASC associate memberDouglas Kirkland.

• Picture Partners: CinematographerNatasha Braier, ASC, ADFand directorMaria Schraderdiscuss how they forged a new creative partnership during the production of the revealing dramaShe Said.

• Filmmakers Forum: Writer-DirectorJames Graydetails his close working relationship withDarius Khondji, ASC, AFCon the featureArmageddon Time.

• Clubhouse News: CinematographerNicole Hirsch Whitakeris invited into ASC membership;Donald A. Morgan, ASCis honored by the Television Academy for his exceptional career; the Ojai Film Fest honorsSteven Poster, ASC; ourEducation and Outreach Committeewelcomes students to the Clubhouse; and director-cinematographer discussions highlight the onlineASC Clubhouse Conversationsinterview series.

• Wrap Shot:True LiesLooking back at the ambitious 1994 action film that marked the first collaboration betweenRussell Carpenter, ASCandJames Cameron.