Fear in the frame An insight into the classic British supernatural horror, lensed by Robin Vidgeon BSC. Hellraiser was photographed in north London by DP Robin Vidgeon BSC for writer/director Clive Barker. The production was shot in a house that was up for sale in Cricklewood which Vidgeon says was perfect and that the budget … 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 British Cinematographer team were saddened by the news of the passing of John Maskall Associate BSC. Elected to Associate BSC membership in 1991, John was a valued member of the BSC. Robin Vidgeon BSC writes in tribute below: “It is with great sadness I have to report that John Maskall Assoc. BSC passed away … Read more
First Lady Clapperboard / Frances Russell BSC First Lady Clapperboard / Frances Russell BSC Header image: Frances (centre) with Helen MacLean (l) and Audra Marshall (r) at the 2016 BSC Summer Luncheon. BY: Ron Prince For 37 years, Frances Russell worked as company secretary for the British Society Of Cinematographers, before deciding on semi-retirement from … Read more
Amazing Things Clapperboard / Tony Spratling BSC Amazing Things Clapperboard / Tony Spratling BSC BY: David A. Ellis During his lengthy career, notable cinematographer Tony Spratling BSC was involved in all aspects of the camera department on many well-known films. They include: The Dirty Dozen (1967, DP Edward Scaife) as the second unit operator; Alfred … Read more
Willing and able Clapperboard / James B. Devis BSC Willing and able Clapperboard / James B. Devis BSC BY: David A. Ellis During a career stretching over 50 years, James Devis BSC operated on a healthy number of great films with many notable directors and cinematographers, including Moonraker (1979, dir Lewis Gilbert) with Alec Mills … Read more
Mr Reliable Clapperboard / John Rendall Mr Reliable Clapperboard / John Rendall BY: David A. Ellis John Rendall worked non-stop for 45 years in the world of film, TV and commercials production, earning great respect around the industry along the way. During this lengthy career, Rendall’s polite, calm and easy manner made him the perfect … Read more
Ruddy Good Clapperboard / Robin Vidgeon BSC Ruddy Good Clapperboard / Robin Vidgeon BSC Honorary BSC member Robin Vidgeon is not shooting at present but teaches up and coming cinematographers, which he has been doing for sometime, previously between shoots. “I have been teaching at Ealing Studios on and off for over a year,” said … Read more