This just hit the streets yesterday, courtesy of author Carolyn Giardina in The Creative + Tech Orbit.  Scroll down a bit for the good stuff… Virtual Production: ‘June July’ Filmmakers Test New “VidViz” Technique The feature-length Western is also a case study for a developing workflow aimed at indie filmmaking. “We’re in a new … Continue reading “HOT OFF THE PRESSES”

            Archiving and preservation refer to the saving of master elements or unique copies of motion pictures by storing them under environmental conditions that prevent deterioration and provide extended life to the materials.  Unfortunately, both are far down the list of what’s important to most filmmakers and studio executives.  I’ve always found that strange.  After … Continue reading “DOTS…aka, THE WORLD SHOULD EMBRACE THIS!”

          The latest feature from director Richard Linklater is the appropriately titled Nouvelle Vague.  In fascinating and often charming detail, it recounts the production of Jean-Luc Godard’s seminal 1960 debut, Breathless.  As a long-time fan of the French New Wave, I can’t recommend it highly enough, even if you’re not familiar with or enamored of the … Continue reading “AWARDS TOUT”

            Here’s to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2026!             Back to regular content next Tuesday…

         In my final act of shameless self-promotion for 2025, I direct you to a Clubhouse Conversations interview I conducted with Darius Khondji, ASC, AFC regarding his work on his recently released feature, Marty Supreme (directed by Josh Safdie).          Darius was appreciably forthcoming in his responses, more often explaining why he did certain things … Continue reading “MARTY & ME”

…from none other than Himself, Our Royal Majestic Highness, the Notorious and Perspicacious Jeff IV…! (his official AKC name)

         Jeff has a holiday message for everyone of every persuasion:          “LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!”

         The following are a selection of ads found in issues of American Cinematographer published during the early-1950’s.  It was common in those days for patrons to embrace the Christmas theme, a charming habit that has sadly fallen into obscurity.  Surely, there were many things about American culture that needed to change during that era, … Continue reading “BETTER TIMES”

          On September 30, a rare treasure was introduced to the world – the ASC Todd-AO Lenses – a newly refurbished set of vintage primes that were recently discovered by member Steve Gainer in deep-storage at the Clubhouse.  Originally created for the revolutionary Todd-AO widescreen format of the 1950’s, they’ve been redesigned to serve today’s … Continue reading “BETTER LATE THAN…”

         Speaking at this year’s San Sebastian Film Festival, Danish-Norwegian director Joachim Trier said some things that should be heartening to us all.  An Academy Award nominee for the romantic dramedy The Worst Person in the World (2021; Kasper Tuxen), he’s also known for three films with cinematographer Jakob Ihre: Reprise (2006), Oslo, August 31st … Continue reading “MAYBE, IN A PERFECT WORLD”