British Cinematographers, Ben Davis BSC and Roger Deakins CBE BSC ASC, have been named among five nominees for the ‘Cinematography’ award at the 2018 BAFTAs, taking place on Sunday 18th February. Davis is a contender for the award for his work on Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, whilst Deakins is in the running for lensing … Read more
International illumination President’s Perspective / Mike Eley BSC International illumination President’s Perspective / Mike Eley BSC This edition (84, November 2017) of the BSC magazine celebrates the 25th anniversary of both IMAGO and Camerimage, a body and an event respectively that provide forums for our profession and which embody supportive coexistence. I went to my … Read more
Invited by the Portuguese Academy of Cinema, and by the Portuguese Society of Cinematographers, the prestigious cinematographer Vittorio Storaro AIC ASC was honoured by receiving from both institutions, the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’. Vittorio received the prizes in the legendary room of the Portuguese Cinematheque, where the president of the institution, José Manuel Costa, gave a … Read more
A higher level of illumination Spotlight / Chimera Lighting A higher level of illumination Spotlight / Chimera Lighting BY: Michael Burns Born out of a desire to provide a kinder and more controllable light source for portrait photography, Chimera Lighting has become a significant name in movie and video lighting, but it’s never forgotten its … Read more
Long haul traveller Meet the New Wave / Rina Yang Long haul traveller Meet the New Wave / Rina Yang Filmography (so far): commercials for brands including Nike, Apple, Under Armour, Netflix, Lexus, Rimmel, Shiseido and Uniqulo. Music videos for Kendrick Lamar, FKA Twigs, Vince Staples, Loyle Carner, Rita Ora, Charli XCX, Dua Lipa and … Read more
Explosive Material Philipp Blaubach / Gunpowder Explosive Material Philipp Blaubach / Gunpowder BY: Kevin Hilton The image of Guy Fawkes in the cellars under the Palace of Westminster, surrounded by barrels of explosives, is among the best known in English history. There is much more to the story than the failed attempt to blow up … Read more
British Style Letter from America / Roy H Wagner ASC British Style Letter from America / Roy H Wagner ASC Born and raised in a tiny village of 10,000 in the middle of America. Flat farm lands as far as the eye could see. The cinema was our only hope to believe our dreams fulfilled. … Read more
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