WALKING WITH DINOSAURS Closing any epic saga is no mean feat, but Jurassic Park Dominion reunites cast members old and new to go out on a high. Cinematographer John Schwartzman ASC explains his lensing choices and challenges of being part of the first major studio film to go back into production during the pandemic.   “There’s … Read more
The July 2022 issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about the incredible interviews and articles you can expect to find inside our 112th edition now by reading on… MANDY WALKER AM ASC ACS ON ELVIS The Man. The Music. The Legend. In our cover story special, we offer fascinating insight into the creation of Elvis, the electrifying biographical musical that … Read more
The first annual “Dibie Award,” given in memory of George Spiro Dibie, who worked tirelessly to help to educate the industry about motion picture lighting, was awarded to Frieder Hochheim, Founder of Kino Flo. The award was bestowed in a special ceremony by John Schwartzman, ASC at the 2022 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo. The two were then interviewed by … Read more
Shining a light on… Gaffers ‘R’ Us / Harry Wiggins Shining a light on… Gaffers ‘R’ Us / Harry Wiggins BY: David Wood Fact file Age: 51 Born: London Family: 2.5 kids (if you include the cat!) Education: French & Latin at Oxford University, then City & Guilds 236 at Hackney College Lives: Shepherds Bush … Read more
Day for Night John Schwartzman ASC / Dracula Untold Day for Night John Schwartzman ASC / Dracula Untold Gary Shore, the director of Dracula Untold is young and green. The writers, Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless are young and green too. But the cinematographer John Schwartzman, ASC – regardless of his age – is well-seasoned, … Read more
Spinning Yarns John Schwartzman ASC / The Amazing Spider-man Spinning Yarns John Schwartzman ASC / The Amazing Spider-man The Amazing Spider-Man takes audiences on an emotional and sometimes breathtaking 3D journey with a teenager named Peter Parker whose parents mysteriously disappeared years ago. The youngster is being raised by an uncle. Peter is determined to … Read more