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 fascinating interview, she discusses uniting with director Gina Prince-Bythewood in their desire to make a beautiful film that still felt raw and authentic.
SIR ROGER DEAKINS CBE BSC ASC ON EMPIRE OF LIGHT
“In cinematography, if something stands out, you’ve failed. You’re trying to create a seamless entity.”
Sir Roger Deakins CBE BSC ASC shares insight into his time working alongside director Sam Mendes once again to bring the heartfelt story of Empire of Light to life.
FABIAN WAGNER BSC ASC & CATHERINE GOLDSCHMIDT ON HOUSE OF THE DRAGON
House of the Dragon has filled a Game of Thrones-shaped hole in viewing schedules with aplomb.
Fabian Wagner BSC ASC and Catherine Goldschmidt – two of the DPs who’ve brought their expertise and visions to the prequel – discuss their experiences lensing the acclaimed HBO series.
CHRISTOPHER ROSS BSC ON THE SWIMMERS
The Swimmers tells the true story of Yusra and Sara Mardini, two Syrian refugees who left their war-torn country to pursue their dream of becoming Olympic swimmers.
Capturing the remarkable tale fell into the hands of Christopher Ross BSC who embraced the opportunity to dive back into the world of underwater filming.
FLORIAN HOFFMEISTER BSC ON TÁR
Directed, written, and produced by Todd Field, TÁR tells the dramatic story of a celebrated conductor who falls prey to cancel culture.
German-born cinematographer Florian Hoffmeister BSC shares his experiences shooting the film and fulfilling a 20-year ambition of working with Field.
MATTHEW LIBATIQUE ASC ON DON’T WORRY DARLING
Cinematographer Matthew Libatique ASC talks to Zoe Mutter about the importance of setting the tone from the very first scene, giving the actors freedom of movement and expression, and embracing imperfection when building a utopian vision for Don’t Worry Darling.
EVENT REVIEW LONDON FILM FESTIVAL, IBC & THE CREATIVE ARTS EMMYS
Get all the news and insights from our roving reporters who recently attended the London Film Festival, IBC in Amsterdam, and the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles.
MASTERCLASS ALEX DISENHOF ASC ON LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER
As cameras returned to Middle-earth for The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, long-time fan Alex Disenhof ASC relished the chance to capture a flame-lit battle.
We catch up with the man himself in the latest instalment of our Masterclass profile.
TRAIN TO GAIN BSC EDUCATION
We take a look at BSC Education’s first Masterclass – which unites top cinematographers with talented students – and explain how you can get involved with their upcoming sessions.
MEET THE NEW WAVE AYINDE ANDERSON
In our latest instalment of Meet The New Wave, we get to know the talented Ayinde Anderson who lensed his very first feature, North Hollywood, last year.
VISIONARY STEPHEN H. BURUM ASC
As EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival pays tribute to his sparkling career, Stephen H. Burum ASC reflects on his vast oeuvre, including 1987’s The Untouchables.
HERE’S WHAT ELSE YOU’LL FIND INSIDE OUR LATEST ISSUE…
We share behind-the-scenes insight into Simon Rowling’s work on Jeepers Creepers: Reborn; Benjamin Loeb FNF on After Yang; Kim Ji-yong on Decision to Leave; and Arseni Khachaturan’s lensing of Bones and All.
Jamie D. Ramsay SASC and his talented gaffer Carolina Schmidtholstein shed light on a pivotal party scene in See How They Run.
BSC President Christopher Ross celebrates and commemorates some important cinematographic anniversaries.
In IMAGO News, Nigel Walters BSC delves into the history of the Manaki Brothers Film Festival.
Steven Poster ASC explores the ways in which cinematographers can engage all the senses in their lensing in his latest column.
Ben Davis BSC shares a fascinating insight into his relationship with colour in the run-up to the 2022 FilmLight Colour Awards which will be held at this month’s EnergaCAMERIMAGE.
In the latest excerpt of our new BSC Heritage Series, we celebrate the career of Otto Heller BSC, the prolific Czechoslovakian-born DP.
In Point Of View, Rufai Ajala shares how training as an intimacy coordinator has allowed them to provide additional support to cast and crew while creating a safe environment on set.
As Brompton Technology celebrates 10 years in business, we find out how the video processing specialist moved into the film and HETV industry as virtual production took off.
The Godfather could win its fourth Academy Award next year if it is successful in the Academy’s Sci-Tech category thanks to Tony Karp’s revolutionary computerised zoom lens. He’s the focus in our latest Innovator profile.
Legendary colourist Jill Bogdanowicz features in the latest edition of In The Frame.
DP Witold Stok BSC explains how important it is for actors to know there is an ally behind the camera.
In Set To Post, we explore the latest post-production and grading projects across the industry.
There’s also our comprehensive rundown of what DPs are currently shooting, plus much, much more!
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