AC Manual + Reflections + Fix It In Prep
The revised 11th edition of this essential technical reference is now exclusively available from the American Society of Cinematographers.
Containing entirely new chapters and substantial rewrites of entries from the previous edition, this hardback book designed for on-set use is a must-have for cinematographers and other motion-imaging professionals.
Edited by M. David Mullen, ASC and ASC associate member Rob Hummel, contributors to this edition include Society members Bill Bennett, Christopher Chomyn, Richard Crudo, Richard Edlund, John C. Hora, Levie Isaacks, Dennis Muren, James Neihouse, Sam Nicholson, Steven Poster, Christopher Probst, Pete Romano, Roberto Schaefer and David Stump.
SIGNED copies by James and Roger Deakins.
In Reflections: On Cinematography, Deakins offers his fans and film enthusiasts a one-of-a-kind look into his life and improbable road to Hollywood immortality. Readers will discover how “the boy from Torquay, England” overcame a troubled childhood to enter his way into art school; his fortuitous entry into world of documentary filmmaking (including a yacht race around the world); to shooting groundbreaking music videos such as Herbie Hancock’s “Rock It,” to his singular film career, including his longtime collaborations with the Coen Brothers, Sam Mendes, and Denis Villeneuve.
Filled with never-before-seen storyboards, sketches, and diagrams, Rogers shows readers how he created some of the most iconic scenes in the most beloved films of all time. Through candid, lyrical prose, Deakins reflects on his life and each of his projects; how he helped shape them, and how they shaped him.
A truly unique visual memoir, Reflections is for film fans and general readers alike, and for anyone looking to find inspiration, beauty, and creativity by looking through the singular lens with which Roger views the world.
LIMITED SIGNED COPIES BY Shane Hurlbut, ASC
The most expensive thing on a film set is confusion. It wastes time, burns money, and kills creativity. The only way to win the battle against it is to show up with a bulletproof plan.
After 35 years in the trenches on films like Terminator Salvation, Need for Speed, and We Are Marshall, trailblazing cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC, perfected a system to conquer the chaos of pre-production. For the first time, he shares his proprietary Nine-Read Process—a battle-tested, step-by-step methodology for deconstructing any script, finding its visual soul, and building a powerful blueprint that empowers your entire team.
This is a field guide packed with real-world case studies and practical, actionable assignments with every single page brought to life by the brilliant and often humorous illustrations of Adolfo Martinez Perez, transforming complex theories into engaging visuals. It’s a playbook for any filmmaker—Director, Producer, Writer, or DP—who wants to create a shared visual language and lead with confidence.
