2022/ 03 — March Issue of American Cinematographer

The March 2022 issue presents an interview with Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC; coverage of The Card Counter and The Hand of God; a Filmmakers’ Forum with Jaron Presant, ASC; a discussion on techvis and virtual production; and more. Here’s a look at this month’s slate:

• AC’s editor-in-chief Stephen Pizzello engaged in an interview with Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC to analyze six of the renowned cinematographer’s favorite films. Excerpts from their conversation reveal Deakins’ choices and how they have influenced his perspective on filmmaking.

• Cinematographer Alexander Dynan and writer-director Paul Schrader discuss the transcendental style they brought to the drama The Card Counter.

• Cinematographer Daria D'Antonio reflects upon her work on the Netflix feature The Hand of God, written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino, who took an autobiographical and visually evocative approach to the story.

• Jaron Presant, ASC presents an overview on applying “x,y” chromaticity to lighting strategies, and how these techniques can benefit cinematographers using LED units.

• AC explores the role of technical-visualization — aka “techvis” — preproduction techniques in the preparation of virtual-production setups.

• Shot Craft: A look at mentorship through discussions with Society members about their mentors — what they learned, how their mentors helped them progress in their careers, and how they pay it forward to the next generation of filmmakers.

• Clubhouse News: The latest bulletins from the Society feature the welcoming of new members Alex Disenhof, Simon Duggan, Magdalena Gorka, Lachlan Milne and Roman Vasyanov; Society members’ gathering on the East Coast; and a virtual workshop on cinematography, headlined by Alice Brooks, ASC.

• Wrap Shot: An image of director Martin Scorsese and cinematographer Robert Richardson, ASC alongside members of the cast and crew on the set of Casino.