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American Cinematographer, September 2006


American Cinematographer, September 2006

The international journal of film & digital production techniques, since 1920.

On the Cover
LAPD Detective Dwight "Bucky" Bleichert (Josh Hartnett) pursues a vicious killer in the atmospheric drama The Black Dahlia.

Darkest Noir
Vilmos Zsigmond brings an air of dread and doom to The Black Dahlia, whose plot springs from Los Angeles' most famous unsolved murder.

Conjuring the Past
Dick Pope creates a handsome, antique look for The Illusionist, the tale of a turn-of-the-century magician whose tricks put him at odds with a prince.

Vikings on the Warpath
Pathfinder, shot by Daniel Pearl pits Norse invaders against Native Americans in 874 A.D.

A Call for Digital Printer Lights
A cinematographer's suggestions for better, more precise image control in the digital age.

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American Cinematographer, April 2006

American Cinematographer, April 2006

The international journal of film & digital production techniques, since 1920.

On the Cover
A tough police detective (Denzel Washington) takes on a devious bank robber in the crime thriller Inside Man.

Cop vs. Robber
Matthew Libatique creates distinct visual environments for Inside Man, which pits a hardened cop against a resourceful bank robber.

Into the Virtual Woods
Through real-time compositing live on set, director of photography David Stump puts a virtual spin on Red Riding Hood.

The Competitive Edge
The Imax film Wired to Win uses the Tour de France to examine the human brain's response to competition and physical stress.

Marked Man
Peter Sova lends a stylized look to Lucky Number Slevin, a gangster tale with plenty of plot twists.

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American Cinematographer, March 2006

American Cinematographer, March 2006

The international journal of film & digital production techniques, since 1920.

On the Cover
Presley Chweneyagae experiences major life changes in Tsotsi.

An Angry Young Man
Lance Gewer lends emotional intensity to the South African drama Tsotsi.

Heart and Soul
Memorable concert performance in Neil Young: Heart of Gold.

Retro Sexy
Cinematographer Mott Hupfel re-creates the visual essence of the 1950s for The Notorious Bettie Page, which details the life and times of an erotic icon.

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American Cinematographer, January 2006

American Cinematographer, January 2006

The international journal of film & digital production techniques, since 1920.

On the Cover
Ziyi Zhang (章子怡) mesmerizes her audience in Memoirs of a Geisha.

Feminine Mystique
Essence of exotic allure with Memoirs of a Geisha.

Uncharted Emotions
Instinctual, lyrical approach to The New World.

Peaks and Valleys
Emotional landscape of forbidden love in Brokeback Mountain.

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