Cinematography Archives

American Society of Cinematographers to Honor Robert Richardson and Jeff Jur at Annual Awards

LOS ANGELES (December 4, 2018) – The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has chosen two honorees to be feted for their body of work at the 33rd ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement. Robert Richardson, ASC will receive the ASC Lifetime Achievement Award, and Jeff Jur, ASC will be bestowed the org’s Career Achievement in Television Award. The presentations will be made at the annual ASC Awards gala on February 9, […]

American Society of Cinematographers Lauds Student Filmmakers

LOS ANGELES (October 14, 2018) – The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) named the 2018 Student Heritage Award winners during a ceremony at the organization’s clubhouse in Hollywood on October 13. Three student filmmakers were honored for demonstrating exceptional abilities in cinematography based on their submitted work. The competition is designed to showcase rising talent and inspire the next generation of filmmakers. The 2018 winners are: ASC Sol Negrin Student […]

Kees van Oostrum to Lead American Society of Cinematographers for Third Term

The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has re-elected Kees van Oostrum as president. Van Oostrum will serve his third consecutive term. The ASC Board also named its roster of officers for 2018-2019, including Bill Bennett, John Simmons and Cynthia Pusheck as vice presidents; Levie Isaacks as treasurer; David Darby as secretary; and Isidore Mankofsky as sergeant-at-arms. “During this past year at the ASC, we have been steadfastly focused on educational […]

RED Digital Cinema Simplifies Camera/Sensor Line-up

The full power of RED’s updated DSMC2 line-up is now available at a lower price; existing RED owners have new upgrade paths available. IRVINE, Calif. May 21, 2018 — RED Digital Cinema is advancing its product portfolio of high-quality cameras and sensors with a focus on simplicity, price and quality for customers. Beginning today, RED’s camera line-up will be modified to include one DSMC2 camera BRAIN with three sensor options […]

RED To Showcase WEAPON With MONSTRO 8K VV Sensor At BSC Expo

PRESENTATIONS DURING EXPO HIGHLIGHT BENEFITS OF HIGH RESOLUTION TOGETHER WITH RED’S RAW WORKFLOW LONDON, January 29, 2018 — RED Digital Cinema® is showcasing its latest sensor technology, MONSTRO 8K VV, on Stand 426 at the BSC Expo, running Feb. 2-3 at the Battersea Evolution. MONSTRO is an evolutionary step in large-format sensor technology with improvements in image quality including dynamic range and shadow detail. The new cinematic, full-frame WEAPON® camera […]

Panavision Hollywood Names Dan Hammond Vice President and General Manager

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. (December 19, 2017) – Panavision has named Dan Hammond, a longtime creative solutions technologist in the industry, as vice president and general manager of Panavision Hollywood. Hammond will be responsible for overseeing daily operations at the facility, and working with the Hollywood team to leverage the exceptional camera systems, optics, service and support that Panavision customers have come to expect. Hammond is a Panavision veteran, who worked […]

American Society of Cinematographers Announces Student Nominees in Annual Heritage Award Competition

Awards Recognize Rising Talent in Cinematography LOS ANGELES (September 11, 2017) – The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has chosen 13 nominees for its 2017 Student Heritage Awards recognizing graduate, undergraduate and documentary student works. This year’s nominees are students from 10 different U.S. film schools. Winners will be revealed on October 14. The 2017 ASC Student Heritage and Student Documentary Awards are named in honor of members Andrew Lesnie […]