2+ week, 4+ day ago   (685+ words) After decades spent as a gaffer on studio productions ranging from Iron Man to Ford v Ferrari, Michael Bauman stepped into the cinematographer’s chair on Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza, and went on to earn an Academy Award nomination and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (135+ words) In this episode, cinematographer Chuck Ozeas is joined by interviewer John Simmons, ASC to discuss his work on The Upshaws — a sitcom centered on a Black American family who pursue their version of the American Dream in their Indiana hometown....

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (250+ words) The ASC Picture Shop, Sony Collaborate on Signature LUT Colorist and ASC associate member Mitch Paulson helped develop the solution. Picture Shop and its supervising colorist Mitch Paulson, an ASC associate member, have collaborated with Sony on the Signature LUT…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (448+ words) While reading writer-director Curry Barker’s script for Obsession for the first time, I felt that the inciting incident had a huge weight to it — it would be a moment of no return. Throughout the process of prepping the film, I…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (162+ words) The side-access camera compartment enablers users to reach gear quickly without removing the bag completely. Inside, a dual-compartment layout separates camera equipment from personal items. Fastpack IV introduces a redesigned, full back-panel opening that provides easier packing and a clearer…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (217+ words) Get StEM3 on DPEL The ASC StEM3 is a free, standardized toolkit that allows cinematographers to evaluate and validate an LED volume before they shoot on it. The American Society of Cinematographers Motion Imaging Technology Council introduces the next phase of the…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (252+ words) Introduces New International Category The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 ASC Student Heritage Awards, which will include a newly established ASC International Student Award category honoring cinematographer and educator Henner Hofmann, ASC, AMC. Colleges…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (189+ words) Heinzle, an ASC associate member, will work to support the company's global growth strategy, expand new business opportunities and broaden customer relationships. Panavision has announced the appointment of ASC associate member Fritz Heinzle as the company's vice president of sales....

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (61+ words) Shape Studio by Rec4Box includes a three-wall cyclorama, a VR/AR studio and a 16-camera motion-capture system. Follow Shape Studio by Rec4Box on Facebook and Instagram. Keep up with American Cinematographer on Facebook and Instagram. Act now to receive 12 issues of the…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (369+ words) The American Society of Cinematographers NAB Show — whose 2026 edition was held April 18-22 — covers a range of technology couched under the term “broadcast,” but the bulk of the cinema equipment and tools are located in the Central Hall of the massive,…...