Shock of the New Caleb Deschanel ASC / Never Look Away & The Lion King Shock of the New Caleb Deschanel ASC / Never Look Away & The Lion King WANT TO READ IT ALL? Below is only a teaser, and the full interview can be found in the July 2019 issue (94) of British … Read more
Rise of the Robots Letter from America / Steven Poster ASC Rise of the Robots Letter from America / Steven Poster ASC On the eve of standing down as national president of the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600, Steven Poster ASC says education, development, and standardisation remain crucial as a new age of technology … Read more
Film Noir John Mathieson BSC / Pokémon Detective Pikachu Film Noir John Mathieson BSC / Pokémon Detective Pikachu BY: Ron Prince Captured on Kodak 35mm film, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, directed by Rob Letterman and shot by British cinematographer John Mathieson BSC, demonstrates that it’s both eminently feasible and financially profitable to shoot a VFX-laden, CG character-led film … Read more
Free Spirit Meet The New Wave / Diana Olifirova Free Spirit Meet The New Wave / Diana Olifirova Filmography (so far): Features: Liars & Cheats (2019). Feature Doc: London Symphony (2017). TV Pilot: Lady Parts (2019) (for C4). Shorts: Strange Cities Are Familiar (2018), Leash (2018), All Of Me (2017) When did you discover you … Read more
Fairytale tribute Robert Richardson ASC /Â Once Upon A Time in Hollywood Fairytale tribute Robert Richardson ASC /Â Once Upon A Time in Hollywood WANT TO READ IT ALL? Below is only a teaser, and the full interview can be found in the July 2019 issue (94) of British Cinematographer magazine. If you purchase a year’s digital … Read more
Aerial Adventures Innovator / Helicopter Film Services Aerial Adventures Innovator / Helicopter Film Services Header image: Jeremy Braben using Shotover F1 with Alexa Mini for Operation Red Sea (2018) BY: Michael Burns Jeremy Braben has a plea for producers and directors: “stop thinking that drones can do everything”. The aerial cinematographer, and CEO of Helicopter … Read more
Dynamic Ranger David Procter / The Innøcents Dynamic Ranger David Procter / The Innøcents BY: Ron Prince Header image: David Procter metering the opening scene. Photo: Dan Gadd “Legendary cinematographer Donald McAlpine ACS ASC, once said to me, ‘Calm seas never made a skilled sailor’. I live by that,” says cinematographer David Procter. And perhaps … Read more
Neon Noir, New Members and Never Forgotten Across The Pond / Mark London Williams Neon Noir, New Members and Never Forgotten Across The Pond / Mark London Williams We’d be remiss if we didn’t start this month’s column with the rather shocking note that Ed Phillips, who oversaw Matthews Studio Equipment as its President for … Read more
Tinker Tailor Spotlight / LiteGear Tinker Tailor Spotlight / LiteGear BY: Kevin Hilton Header image: LiteGear LiteTiles in action Practical lights have largely been thought of as props operated by the actors. Recent films, particularly in the science fiction genre, have called for lamps that would at first glance be considered practicals, either because they … Read more
Trick of the Light Michael Coulter BSC / The Hustle Trick of the Light Michael Coulter BSC / The Hustle BY: Kevin Hilton Many films are not always shot where they are set. The main action of new comedy The Hustle takes place on the French Riviera, but cinematographer Michael Coulter BSC concedes that “not … Read more
Embrace Diversity Letter From America / Roy H Wagner ASC Embrace Diversity Letter From America / Roy H Wagner ASC Roy H. Wagner says the art of cinematography and storytelling in film becomes all the more rich and rewarding through inclusion and diversity. Diversity. This word has greater meaning today than ever. It can suggest … Read more
Light and Dark Nancy Schreiber ASC / Mapplethorpe Light and Dark Nancy Schreiber ASC / Mapplethorpe WANT TO READ IT ALL? Below is only a teaser, and the full interview can be found in the May 2019 issue (93) of British Cinematographer magazine. If you purchase a year’s digital subscription from just £30, or a … Read more
Call of Duty President’s Perspective / Mike Eley BSC Call of Duty President’s Perspective / Mike Eley BSC At last year’s BSC Summer Lunch, I was seated next to Billy Williams OBE BSC. It would, in any event, be a pleasure to be in conversation with one of the society’s most esteemed members and a … Read more
Visceral Artist Meet the New Wave / Evelin van Rei Visceral Artist Meet the New Wave / Evelin van Rei Header image: Evelin van Rei on a recce in Mexico. Photo credit – dir. Adriaan Louw Filmography (so far): 100 Vaginas (2019, C4), Changeling (2019), Innozenz (2017), Night Light (2017), I’ll Probably … Read more
Colour Contrast Maja Zamojda BSC /Â The Spanish Princess Colour Contrast Maja Zamojda BSC /Â The Spanish Princess BY: Valentina Valentini Unlike the matches that are made for political and monetary gain in The Spanish Princess, the partnerships behind the scenes of the Starz production, shot in England, were mutual and instant. When cinematographer Maja Zamojda BSC … Read more
Shining a light on… Gaffers ‘R’ Us / Lee Knight Shining a light on… Gaffers ‘R’ Us / Lee Knight BY: David Wood Fact file Age: 42 Born: Forest Gate, London School: Wanstead High School Early career: Lee Lighting Lives: North Weald, Essex Passions: Golf, football and family Selected filmography (as gaffer, unless otherwise stated): … Read more
Magic Lamps Alan Stewart / Aladdin Magic Lamps Alan Stewart / Aladdin WANT TO READ IT ALL? Below is only a teaser, and the full interview can be found in the May 2019 issue (93) of British Cinematographer magazine. If you purchase a year’s digital subscription from just £30, or a year’s all-inclusive subscription from … Read more
Apocalypse Not Now Gavin Finney BSC / Good Omens Apocalypse Not Now Gavin Finney BSC / Good Omens BY: David Wood As the end of time grows near with the approaching Apocalypse, an angel and a demon join forces to find a way to save the world. That’s the premise behind Good Omens, the visually-energetic … Read more
A Star Is Born George Richmond BSC / Rocketman A Star Is Born George Richmond BSC / Rocketman WANT TO READ IT ALL? Below is only a teaser, and the full interview can be found in the May 2019 issue (93) of British Cinematographer magazine. If you purchase a year’s digital subscription from just £30, … Read more
