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Dear Colleague:
Here's an advance look at the April 2005 issue
of American Cinematographer magazine,
which will highlight digital technology and
postproduction.
The Ring Two (DreamWorks)
Gabriel Beristain, ASC shot this sequel to the stylish
2002 horror film The Ring, which became a huge
worldwide hit. During production, AC contributing
writer Jon Silberg visited the set, where Beristain
gave him a close-up view of his creative approach to
the show's cinematography and visual-effects requirements.
Like its predecessor, The Ring Two is directed
by Hideo Nakata, who also helmed the original Japanese
versions of the two pictures.
The Ballad of Jack and Rose (IFC
Films)
ASC member Ellen Kuras (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless
Mind) teamed with director Rebecca Miller (Personal
Velocity) on this evocative drama, in which a father
and daughter living on a secluded Pacific Northwest island
struggle with issues of family and sexuality. Kuras spoke
to New York writer Pat Thomson about her approach to both
the cinematography and the project's digital intermediate.
Constantine (Warner Bros.)
Based on the DC/Vertigo comic book Hellblazer, Constantine tells the story of a supernatural detective
(Keanu Reeves) who has been to hell and back — literally.
Cinematographer Philippe Rousselot, ASC, AFC (Big
Fish, Planet of the Apes) will outline his strategies
for this effects-laden epic for AC technical
editor Christopher Probst.
The Color-Space Conundrum (Part 2)
Associate editor Douglas Bankston will continue the
magazine's exploration of color space, a crucial consideration
for cinematographers who wish to maintain the integrity
of their images in an industry that is now rife with
a variety of capture mediums, hardware/software considerations
and postproduction techniques. In part one, which appeared
in our January '05 issue, Bankston explored the history
of color space and color theory; in part two, he will
discuss the topic as it relates to the cinematographer's
workflow in the realm of digital cinema.
The April issue's departments will also offer
illuminating insights:
DVD Playback will review three DVDs of films
that involve unusual relationships. First up for scrutiny
will be Fanny and Alexander (1982), an Ingmar
Bergman masterpiece shot by Sven Nykvist, ASC. Next
up is Mikey and Nicky (1976), a movie about two
men whose friendship is put to the test by their mob
connections; the film was shot primarily by Victor J.
Kemper, ASC, but also features additional footage captured
by another ASC member, Lucien Ballard. Finally, we will
examine Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
(1969), a marital comedy shot by Charles Lang, ASC.
Production Slate will open with a piece on Kontroll,
an offbeat tale that concerns rival ticket-inspection
teams in Hungary's underground subway system. Shot by
Gyula Pados, the film was Hungary's official entry in
this year's Academy Awards competition. This department
will also feature coverage of Fighting Tommy Reilly,
a low-budget film that recently won the Kodak cinematography
award at the Hamptons Film Festival. The project was
shot digitally by Michael Fimognari, but skip-bleach
was applied to the film print during postproduction.
Short Takes will examine the Maori short film
Two Cars, One Night, which was shot by cinematographer
Adam Clark in New Zealand.
New Products & Services will present technical
editor Jay Holben's review of Canon's new XL2 camera,
as well as detailed rundowns on other new tools and
gear.
NOTE: This issue will also mark the debut of
a new monthly section that will feature expanded
coverage of postproduction, including pieces on
the post industry's leading experts, the techniques
they apply, and the facilities and equipment that they
use to help cinematographers achieve their creative
visions.
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