American Cinematographer Magazine ( September 2024 )

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American Cinematographer Magazine ( September 2024 )

The September 2024 issue presents a special focus oninternational production, including coverage ofFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga,Kneecap,The Mother of All Lies,Welcome to WrexhamandMy Old Ass, as well as a commemoration of theSteadicams 50th anniversaryand a discussion oflens distortion.

ASC President Shelly Johnsonreflects on his experiences shooting around the world.

Simon Duggan, ASC, ACSbreaks down his approach to George Millers action spectacleFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga and gafferShaun Conway, camera operatorMark Goellnichtand 2nd-unit action directorGuy Norrisshed light on their contributions to the Australia-based production.

Steadicaminventor and ASC associate memberGarrett Browndiscusses the birth and evolution of the camera stabilizer and the international community surrounding the technology which is marking its 50th anniversary. Steadicam operatorsP. Scott SakamotoandKate Eccariusadd their perspectives on using the groundbreaking system.

Ryan Kernaghan, ISCdetails his work on the Irish hip-hop comedyKneecap, directed by Rich Peppiatt.

Tunisian cinematographerHatem Nechi, TSCdiscusses his approach to the unconventional Moroccan documentaryThe Mother of All Lies, directed byAsmae El Moudir.

CinematographerKristen Correllshares her strategy for shooting Megan Parks indie featureMy Old Assin Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

CinematographersCraig Hastings,Leighton CoxandVerdy Oliver, and showrunner-directorBryan Rowland,discuss the Emmy-winning documentary seriesWelcome to Wrexham, about a Welsh town and its beloved football club.

Shot Craft:A look atunderstanding lens distortion.

Clubhouse News:The latest bulletins from the Society feature new membersEric MoynierandDu Jie; a sold-out ASC Master Class focused on film; anEducation & Outreachpanel for College of Southern Nevada students and AMPAS Academy Gold participants; Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers Film Festival Lifetime Achievement honoreeBruno Delbonnel, ASC, AFC; and anASC Master Classfor Taiwanese cinematographers.

Wrap Shot:Mad Max: Fury Road, shot byJohn Seale, ASC, ACSand directed byGeorge Miller.