April 11, 2024

Take a sneak peek inside the March/April 2024 issue of British Cinematographer

We’re seeing in the spring with a brand-new issue of British Cinematographer! Read on for a sneak peek of the March/April edition…

GREIG FRASER ASC ACS ON DUNE: PART TWO

Re-enter the realm of spice and sandworms in the second outing of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi superpower. Cinematographer Greig Fraser ASC ACS, who won an Oscar for his lensing of Dune: Part One, returns to the desert planet Arrakis to tell the next chapter of this epic story.

Hear from Fraser and his collaborators as they relive the extraordinary filmmaking process and its technical challenges.

CHRISTOPHER ROSS BSC ON SHŌGUN

When an English pirate is shipwrecked on the shores of feudal Japan, he finds himself part of a game of thrones among warlords in TV series Shōgun. Christopher Ross BSC reflects on setting the look for this rich tapestry of 17^th-century Japan, including the influence of the traditional Jidaigeki film.

FLORIAN HOFFMEISTER BSC ON TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY

In Alaska – True Detective’s first cold-weather setting – two rural cops investigate the disappearance of eight men from a research station. Florian Hoffmeister BSC recounts his highlights from the shoot, which took place in Iceland, and the importance of a great support network as a cinematographer.

KIRA KELLY ASC AND MAGDALENA GÓRKA ASC PSC ON ECHO

As the first Deaf, indigenous and amputee character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Maya Lopez marks a refreshing new direction for the superhero genre. Find out how Echo’s cinematographers Kira Kelly ASC and Magdalena Górka ASC PSC brought this incredible character’s story to the screen.

CHRISTIAN SPRENGER ASC, STEPHEN MURPHY BSC ISC AND CODY JACOBS ON MR. & MRS. SMITH

Like its predecessor, the small-screen adaptation of Doug Liman’s 2005 film follows two strangers, pretending to be married, who are sent on espionage missions. Tasked with crafting a slick visual language for the Prime Video thriller were Christian Sprenger ASC, Stephen Murphy BSC ISC and Cody Jacobs.

FRANZ LUSTIG ON ANSELM

Anselm marks one of two 2023 collaborations (the other being Perfect Days) between DP Franz Lustig and director Wim Wenders. Go behind the scenes on the shoot, which followed artist Anselm Kiefer at his remarkable studio complex in France, and its unusual use of 3D.

LENNERT HILLEGE NSC ON OCCUPIED CITY

Steve McQueen’s ambitious documentary is a portrait of Amsterdam past and present, where calm narration from Melanie Hyams detailing shocking atrocities from World War II collides with current-day cinematic documentary images. For cinematographer Lennert Hillege NSC, the project marked a “special filmmaking experience”.

EVENT REVIEWS

It’s been a busy couple of months on both sides of the Atlantic with awards season in full swing. Don’t miss reports from the Oscars, BAFTAs, BSC and ASC Awards – not to mention all the action from the show floor at the 2024 BSC Expo.

TECH-NIQUE: GRIP

Today’s DPs have a huge range of camera supports to choose from, depending on the mood, blocking and logistics of the scene they are shooting. Get to know the latest kit in this handy round-up from Neil Oseman and a range of cinematographers from across the industry.

TRAIN TO GAIN: THE ACO’S SOFT SKILLS AND COMMUNICATION COURSE

The ACO is passionate about helping its members boost their knowledge and runs regular training courses throughout the year. Zoe Goodwin-Stuart ACO GBCT gives an insight into the association’s recent Soft Skills and Communication course, which helped operators to boost their confidence and resilience on set.

HERE’S WHAT ELSE YOU’LL FIND IN THE LATEST ISSUE…

There are plenty more behind-the-scenes features, including Simona Susnea on Sweet Sue, Jasper Enujuba on My Brudda, and Myriam Payette on Oasis.

See what projects DPs are currently working on in Shooting Summary – will you be featured in the gallery?

To celebrate the career of the winner of the BSC Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 BSC Awards, British Cinematographer looks back at Anthony Richmond ASC BSC’s work in the latest excerpt from the BSC’s Preserving the Vision book.

In his latest President’s Perspective, Christopher Ross BSC emphasises the importance of allyship and mentorship to nurture the community.

Steven Poster ASC looks to the future in this month’s Letter from America, spotlighting the latest technological innovations hoping to change filmmaking processes for the better.

Find out how to submit to The Cinematography Journal, a joint project from Cinematography in Progress and the IMAGO Education Committee, in IMAGO News.

In GBCT News, discover the exciting new structure for the Guild and meet its board members.

You can also read about the latest news and industry happenings and much, much more!

Digital and Print & Digital Subscribers can read the 121st edition now by clicking here.

Print subscribers* will receive their copies in the post within the next fortnight.

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*Issue 122 will only be received in printed format by those with an active ‘Print’ or ‘Print & Digital’ subscription purchased before 8th April 2024. Any new ‘Print’ or ‘Print & Digital’ subscription purchases made from 8th April 2024 onwards will NOT receive this issue in print as part of their purchase.