The next era of filmmaking will not be defined by technology alone as remaining connected to our authentic creative voice continues to be at the heart of the cinematographic process, says Christopher Ross BSC. Creativity /kriːeɪˈtɪvɪti/ Noun the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness. “companies are keen to encourage creativity” the ability to produce or … Read more
While the tools may change, filmmakers’ fundamental task remains: to translate emotion into image and to find new ways of seeing that deepen the audience’s connection to the story, says Christopher Ross BSC. Rialtoscuro /rɪˈæltəʊskʊə.rəʊ/ Noun From the “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows” by John Koenig Writing this column on the hottest day of the … Read more
The July/August issue of British Cinematographer is now here! Read on to find out what’s in our latest edition… HOYTE VAN HOYTEMA ASC NSC FSF ON OPPENHEIMER It’s the cinematic event of the summer and Christopher Nolan’s most groundbreaking project yet: Oppenheimer, the fascinating true story of the eponymous “father of the atomic bomb”. Nolan’s long-time collaborator, Hoyte van … Read more
The March/April issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about what’s inside our very latest action-packed edition now by reading on… DAN LAUSTSEN ASC DFF ON JOHN WICK 4 It’s a series famous for its slickly choreographed stunts and high-octane action sequences, but John Wick 4 is perhaps the most adrenaline-fuelled outing yet for Keanu Reeves’ legendary … Read more
The March/April issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about what’s inside our very latest action-packed edition now by reading on… EBEN BOLTER BSC ON THE LAST OF US In our latest cover story special, Eben Bolter BSC shares insight into his year of creative adventure in Canada when he took on his dream job helping adapt beloved … Read more
The January/February issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about what’s inside our first edition of 2023 now by reading on… AUTUMN DURALD ARKAPAW ASC ON BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER In an incredible cover story special, Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC tells us all about bringing Marvel Studios’ blockbuster Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to life. The cinematographer discusses joining forces with director Ryan … Read more
The November 2022 issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about what’s inside our action-packed 114th edition now by reading on… POLLY MORGAN BSC ASC ON THE WOMAN KING In our latest cover story special, we speak to Polly Morgan BSC ASC to discuss her extraordinary work lensing The Woman King. In the … Read more