Lighting the Narrative: A Conversation with David Moxness, ASC, CSC
Q. How does a project’s genre influence your approach to lighting? David Moxness, ASC, CSC: Regardless of genre, story comes
Cinematography
The Cinematography category on StudentFilmmakers.com examines the theory and practice of visual storytelling through motion-picture photography. Drawing on essays, technical analyses, and interviews with award-winning cinematographers, including members of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), British Society of Cinematographers (BSC), and Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC), the category emphasizes how aesthetic decisions emerge from narrative, logistical, and technological constraints.
“Connecting the Dots” By Hiro Narita, ASC
Connecting the Dots Crew engagement and collaboration. By Hiro Narita, ASC Diverse Beginnings More often than not, filmmakers have their
Michael Goi, ASC, ISC – Filming, “Words on Bathroom Walls”
With a last minute shooting fill-in position and a limited schedule, Michael Goi, ASC recalls a seamless production with on-set
A Conversation with John Simmons, ASC
Shed Some Light Exclusive Interview with John Simmons, ASC You were nominated for Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series (2020)
Camera Angles to Increase Production Value
Use Camera Angles to Increase Production Value By Jared Isham If you haven’t noticed, there are a whole lot of
Behind the Scenes of MFA Thesis, “Rear View”
(Pictured above: The crew captures Miles [Timmy Hart Barron] and Annie [Callie Johnson] in a flashback, shot at Starved Rock
Community Spotlight with Maia Kimadze
Filmmakers Global Network :: Community Spotlight with Maia Kimadze Cinematographer, Editor, Director Current Projects: For the last 8 years,
Paul Wheeler, BSC Talks High Definition
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What changes in HD have you seen over the years? Paul Wheeler, BSC: The most significant change was
Shooting for TV/Film: Q&A with Paige Thomas, SOC
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What was one of your most favorite scenes to shoot and why? Paige Thomas, SOC: One of my
Shooting Action Sports with Todd Grossman
Pictured above: Shooting Arri Alexa Mini with Ultra Wide – Glendale skatepark. Photo: @thinkmillergroup. What technologies have driven change in
LED Lighting Insights by Alan Steinheimer
What are your thoughts on the LED lighting movement? Alan Steinheimer: In the beginning LEDs for filmmaking were subpar,
iPhone Cinematography
Pictured: Steven Soderbergh shooting on an iPhone for “High Flying Bird”. Written by John Klein As most film productions have