American Cinematographer Magazine ( June 2023)

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American Cinematographer Magazine ( June 2023)

TheJune 2023issue presents a special focus onASC members still photography; a salute to the lateOwen Roizman, ASC; interviews with ASC members about theirfavorite gear for still photography; coverage of the featureFlamin Hot; a look attesting motion-picture negativewith a still camera; and an overview ofNeRF modeling.

• In his column,ASC President Stephen Lighthillreflects on his tenure leading the organization through tumultuous times.

• ACshowcasesstill photography shot by ASC members, with focuses on places and people.

• A tribute to the lateOwen Roizman, ASCexplores his formative years in New York City and how they shaped the fresh eye he brought to Hollywood in the 1970s. A selection of RoizmansASC member portraitsis highlighted.

• ASC membersOliver Bokelberg,Mandy Walker,Alice Brooks,Jacek LaskusandJames Neihousediscuss theirfavorite tools and techniquesfor still photography.

• CinematographerFederico Cantini, ADFand first-time feature directorEva Longoriadiscuss their collaboration onFlamin Hot, and Cantini explains how enrolling in anASC Master Classjump-started his Hollywood career.

• Shot Craft:Shooting motion-picture negative with a still camerais an economical way to learn how film stock performs and a practice that is finding new life.

• The Virtual World: A look atneural radiance fields (NeRF), a technique that creates 3D models and environments for previsualization, LED volumes and other virtual-production applications.

• Clubhouse News: The latest bulletins from the Society feature new membersMaxime AlexandreandJacques Jouffret; anASC Master Classin Japan led by Society membersErik MesserschmidtandBill Bennett; and anEducation & Outreachevent for students from San Diego State University and UCLA.

• Wrap Shot:City of God, shot byCsar Charlone, ABC, SCU.