A LENS ON LIFE From spontaneous dance routines through to the end of the world, The Life of Chuck’s unique narrative commanded an equally distinctive filmmaking approach to translate Stephen King’s short story celebration of what it means to be…
A NEW FRAME FOR ARMENIAN CINEMA The Armenian Cinematographers Guild, in partnership with the Golden Apricot International Film Festival, IMAGO, Woods Center and GAIFF Pro, launched its first professional Master Class series in July. But this wasn’t just a string…
Scotland’s first GBCT Steadicam course gave trainees the chance to develop practical skills through hands-on training with top industry professionals. The GBCT and Tiffen ran Scotland’s first Steadicam workshop in January, supported by ScreenSkills and NoDrama’s James Jones. Tutors Gareth…
CAPTURING THE CHAOS OF THE ER Johanna Coelho reveals how she shot The Pitt’s 15-hour ER shift, using immersive 360-degree sets, handheld intimacy and inventive lighting to bring every moment to life. When I first read the scripts for The…
The newest cohort of Full and Associate members of the BSC have been revealed. Learn more about the accomplished cinematographers and camera operators who have been invited to join the society. Aaron Reid BSC Selected credits Supacell; The Walk-In; A…
STARS OF THE SOCIETY It was time to celebrate as well as reminisce as the BSC’s summer gathering brought the society’s charm and sparkle to Windsor. The annual BSC Summer Lunch was again held at the stunning De Vere Beaumont…
REFRAMING THE CONCERT FILM Erik Messerschmidt ASC takes us behind the scenes of monochrome music creation, Bono: Stories of Surrender, to explore the making of a bold, immersive and intimate concert film. The passion to ensure a project came to…
BRINGING TRUTH TO LIGHT Balazs Bolygo BSC HCA crafts a rigorous, multi-format reconstruction, using lighting to underscore emotional proximity, institutional detachment, and shifting perspectives in Jean Charles de Menezes’ tragic misidentification. The four-part Disney+ series Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles…
CREATIVE DRIVE The need for speed and authenticity was the driving force behind one of this year’s most highly anticipated cinematic events— F1: The Movie. Claudio Miranda ASC ACC details the method he and director Joseph Kosinski implemented when lensing…
CULINARY CONSISTENCY Lauded as one of this generation’s most beloved shows, Andrew Wehde fills us in on how he has cultivated The Bear’s distinct visual style over four seasons. As the FX juggernaut airs its fourth instalment, Andrew Wehde has…
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