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
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“Connecting the Dots” By Hiro Narita, ASC
Connecting the Dots Crew engagement and collaboration. By Hiro Narita, ASC More often than not, filmmakers have their beginning in
A Conversation with John Simmons, ASC
Shed Some Light Exclusive Interview with John Simmons, ASC StudentFilmmakers Magazine: You were nominated for Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera
Aesthetic 3D Lighting with Lee Lanier
STUDENTFILMMAKERS: What changes have you seen in the computer animation and VFX industry over the years? Lee Lanier: When I
LED Lighting Insights by Alan Steinheimer
 StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What are your thoughts on the LED lighting movement? Alan Steinheimer: In the beginning LEDs for filmmaking
Exclusive Interview with Peter Levy, ASC: Insights into Cinematography and Advice for Students
 StudentFilmmakers Magazine: How did you get your start in filmmaking? Did you go to film school? Peter Levy, ASC:
How to Create a Budget Lighting Rig: Massive Spread and Enough Power to Boot
By Gabriel Garcia Rosa My friend Danny Mirabal shared with me this affordable lightweight lighting kit for $198 that we
Lighting with LEDs – Best Practices
Interview conducted by Jody Michelle Solis StudentFilmmakers Magazine interviews Telly and multi-award winning Director of Photography Tom Robotham, who
Illumination: Lighting Tips and Pointers
By Thomas McKenney At a recent lighting seminar in Hollywood co-hosted by American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) and the Digital
Exclusive Interview with Patrick Cady, ASC
Exclusive Interview with Patrick Cady, ASC: Camerawork, Lighting, and Transitioning from DP to Director StudentFilmmakers Magazine: Can you talk
“Love the Look: And Leave Your Spot Meter at Home” by Thomas Ackerman, ASC
I received an e-mail query from a University of Colorado cinema student approaching his first interior shoot with 16mm Kodak
M. David Mullen, ASC Student Filmmakers Lighting Interview
Over the years I’ve answered many questions from students regarding lighting. One thing I want to emphasize is that what