ASC+ Visionary

An ASC+ subscription grants you exclusive access to the ASC’s Online Clubhouse — your gateway to the world of elite cinematography. This premier experience connects you directly with the industry’s leading cinematographers, offering invaluable insights and inspiration to elevate your craft.

Gain firsthand insights from ASC members — visionaries who have shaped the art of filmmaking. With our variety of educational content, you’ll be informed and entertained. New content is added regularly ensuring you always have fresh material ready to explore.

Our members come from diverse backgrounds, each with a unique journey, process, and artistic voice. Now you have the opportunity to learn from them, refine your own style, and take advantage of the knowledge many wish they had throughout their careers.

Join ASC+ and immerse yourself in the wisdom of the world’s best cinematographers.

Unlock exclusive Premium access to a world of cinematic knowledge with the ASC+ Visionary subscription. This membership offers in-depth educational content from the world’s leading cinematographers, including:

•  Cinematic Lessons
  • Each course is entirely unique, covering a range of essential topics, from collaborating with directors, talent, and crew to working with colorists, camera houses, and rental facilities. You’ll get an inside look at an ASC member’s individual style and how they apply foundational principles to their current projects.
  • With unlimited access, you can revisit any lesson at any time—ensuring you never miss a detail and can refine your skills at your own pace.
• Exclusive Event 
  • An invitation to attend an exclusive annual event at the ASC Clubhouse, where you can mix with ASC Members and fellow cinematographers.

• The ASC Legends Series
• • Video interviews with some of our most esteemed ASC members. Hear first hand their stories of how they got into the industry, their first jobs, who their mentors were and how they developed their own visual style through their careers.
• ASC Insights
  
  • Discussions with ASC members on a wide range of topics some of which include: prepping for a film; breaking down a script; how to choose a lens, testing and knowing how they work; historic moments in cinematography; understanding Virtual Production/LED backings and the history of virtual production.
• Tech Tips
  • Video tutorials hosted by ASC members who share their vast experience and dig deep into specific concepts of interest to all cinematographers.
• Behind the Lens Series (Coming this Summer)
  
  • This long-form video series explores the cinematic vision behind ASC members’ work. ASC Cinematographers breakdown their films and take you through the process from pre-production to final result. As if that weren’t enough they are moderated by their ASC peers who share parallels from their projects as well.
• American Cinematographer Digital Subscription & Complete Archive
  • Access American Cinematographer magazine via the ASC website, mobile devices and app. Issues delivered directly to your computer each month, along with online access to more than 1,200 past issues documenting the last 103 years of filmmaking!

As a Visionary subscriber, you'll also receive invitations to attend ASC Clubhouse Conversations and enjoy priority access to live events. Whether you're looking to refine your craft or be inspired by the greats, ASC+ Visionary is your gateway to mastering the art of cinematography.

Educational Institutions

If you are a professor or teacher interested in ASC+ for your students reach out to us for educational rates.