The American Society of Cinematographers was organized with the intention of advancing cinematography through artistry and science, banding together its members in the promotion of their craft. Since its founding in 1919, the ASC Clubhouse has been a place where the best of the best come to inspire one another, divulge what he or she learned on set, and challenge each other to express and innovate. Next year, the ASC will celebrate 100 years of fostering the camera illuminati. Most every member of the camera department has a whisper within that motivates every adjustment of a barn door–every hour spent pouring over cleaning glass or testing shots. Inside the heart of even the most cynical shutterbug, there is a desire to be among the best. Maybe someday. As George Dibie moderated a panel full of ASC members, he spoke straight to the dreamer within every op in the house: “You want to know how you get from where your sitting to where we’re sitting? We’ll do our best to tell you.” The panelists were consistent in their beliefs regarding the following aspects of their work: 1) Bake in the look, and insist on being involved in post-production. 2) Make it look as close to the finished product as possible for the folks in video village, so they’ll understand the look, and so you won’t get fired. 3) Lean on your crew; collaborate and be a team captain, not a dictator. 4) Remember it’s the director’s movie. Elevate that movie with your know-how,...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 26 June, 2018