88 Cinematographers Share the Best Advice They Have Ever Been Given
Here at No Film School, we're massive fans of Evan Luzi's website, The Black and Blue. If you're an aspiring camera assistant, or if you're aspiring to any camera department position, then the B&B...
View Article'Nebraska' Cinematographer Phedon Papamichael Talks ALEXA in Black & White
I'm a sucker for good black and white cinematography. For that reason, 2013 was a fantastic year. We were given a slew of unique independent films shot in black and white, from Joss Whedon's Much Ado...
View ArticleLighting for Matching Closeups: A Spectacular Lighting Workshop with Danish...
There are few educational resources for cinematographers that are as rock-solid as the various publications, blogs, and podcasts from the American Society of Cinematographers. Last time we checked in...
View ArticleMastering the Subtleties of Dramatic Lighting: The Eric Kress Lighting...
A few weeks ago, we shared the first installment of an absolutely fantastic lighting workshop led by Danish cinematographer Eric Kress (Girl With the Dragon Tattoo). In it, he took us through the...
View ArticleWhat Is the Future of Cinematography? ASC President Richard Crudo Weighs In
Cinematography has undergone quite a change in the past decade. Not only has digital technology finally supplanted celluloid as the preferred capture medium of most Hollywood cinematographers, but...
View ArticleExplore the Art & Execution of Great Cinematography in This Free 2-Day...
The dividing line between good and great cinematographers lies not in their ability to show up and shoot a scene, but in their ability to effectively prepare for it.This concept is something that I've...
View ArticleHow to Become a Member of the American Society of Cinematographers
Even if you don't know anything about the ASC, when a director of photography has that little acronym next to their name, they stand out. The American Society of Cinematographers is a nearly 100...
View ArticleASC Cinematographers on Collaboration, Breaking Into the Industry, & Working...
While there is a lot to the director of photography's job, above all, they are good collaborators. At a recent American Society of Cinematographers event, students from Australia’s Queensland...
View Article'Moonlight' and 'La La Land' Among Nominees for the 2017 ASC Awards
Two Oscar frontrunners were able to nab nominations for the 31st ASC Awards. The American Society of Cinematographers, the ASC, has announced the nominations of this year's ASC Awards, which...
View Article'Lion,' 'Mr. Robot,' and 'Game of Thrones' Among Winners of 2017 ASC Awards
With films like Lion, Moonlight, and Arrival, this year has been an outstanding year in cinematography. Yesterday, the American Society of Cinematographers held the 31st Annual ASC Awards to highlight...
View ArticleWatch: How to Light a Car Commercial
Who ever thought selling cars could be this complicated? We've all seen them: shiny cars flying through nature landscapes, promising simultaneously the dream of freedom and the dream of comfort. But...
View ArticleWatch: Tips for Breaking into Cinematography from 'American Horror Story' DP...
Emmy-nominated DP Michael Goi says persistence is key. Michael Goi, ASC has an impressive slate of TV credits to his name, including popular hits like Glee, The Mentalist, and American Horror Story....
View ArticleRoger Deakins Takes Home His 4th ASC Award, This Time for 'Blade Runner 2049'
The winners of the 2018 ASC Awards have been announced. Here's who went home with the top prizes! At Hollywood and Highland's Ray Dolby Ballroom last night, the American Society of Cinematographers...
View ArticleThe ASC: What Is It, Why Is It Important, and How Do You Get In?
ASC President, director/cinematographer Kees Van Oostrum goes over the past, present, and future of the American Society of Cinematographers. The ASC (American Society of Cinematographers) is an...
View Article'Roma' and 'The Favourite' Among Nominees for the 2019 ASC Awards
Here's your best cinematography of the year. The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced the nominations of this year's ASC Awards, celebrating achievements in, you guessed it,...
View ArticleASC Unveils New Educational Space for the Next Generation of Filmmakers
The American Society of Cinematographers celebrates its centennial by opening the new ASC ARRI Education Center. The new 5,000 square foot space designed to inspire and educate aspiring filmmakers....
View ArticleHere's How to Watch the 35th ASC Awards
Get ready for the 35th American Society of Cinematographers Awards. We're seeing some level of normalcy return to Hollywood this year as COVID-19 gets slightly more under control, but many awards...
View ArticleASC Unveils Its 2023 Award Nominations
What would movies be if it weren’t for the people who actually photograph them? Audiobooks? The American Society of Cinematographers is once again set to honor the work of the many masters of the...
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