American Cinematographer - November 1998 - 6

November

Vol.

1998

The International Journal of Film &

li£)

79,

No.

Digital Production Techniques

Since 1920

visit us online at

www.cinematographer.com
PUBLISHER

MINOLTA AUTO
INCIDENT METER

Jim McCullaugh

EDITORIAL

WET OR DRY
EXPOSURE METERS

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

ASSISTANT EDITOR Andrew O.
HISTORICALS

underwater
set or a wet location. HydroFlex's new aluminum and
Plexiglass housings are depth-rated to 40 feet and
provide ideal protection on land against damage from
rainstorms or unexpected splashes.
Created for the Minolta 1° Spot Meter, Minolta
Keep

your exposure

Auto IV Incident Meter,

Stephen Pizzello

ASSOCIATE EDITOR David E. Williams

meters dry on an

Thompson
George E. Turner
Frank Beacham

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY/VIDEO

POSTPRODUCTION Debra Kaufman

VISUAL EFFECTS Ron
TELEVISION

TECHNICAL EDITOR

and the Spectra Pro IV

Magid

Jean Oppenheimer

Christopher Probst
Rudolph

EAST COAST Eric

Incident Meter, HydroFlex housings feature the most
form-fitting design possible. Meters fit without any
special modification or set-up. Quick-release latches
allow for easy installation or removal.

ART DIRECTION
ART DIRECTOR Martha Winterhalter

ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Edwin

HymujIlex

DESIGN CONSULTANT Alan

ADVERTISING

UNDERWATER CAMERA & LIGHTING SYSTEMS

E-mail:

Alpanian
Alpanian

ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR

310/301-818/ Fax: 310/821-9886
h2opros@hydroflex.com * www.hydroflex.com

Angie Gollmann

EAST COAST & MIDWEST ADVERTISING SALES Michael Trerotoli

203-761-9804 FAX 203-761-0090
WEST COAST ADVERTISING SALES Dianna

Hightower

818-909-4613 FAX 818-909-4626

pair of aces"

INTERNATIONAL

REPRESENTATIVE, EUROPE Alan Lowne

44.1753.650101

FAX 44.1753.650111

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Michael Ibanez

CIRCULATION, BOOKS & PRODUCTS
CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Saul Molina
CIRCULATION ASSISTANT Marvin

Lopez

ASC EVENTS COORDINATOR Patricia Armacost

loomm

ASC ACCOUNTING MANAGER Mila

Basely

ASC WEBSITE COORDINATOR Jon Stout

j on_stout@cinematographer. org
EDITORIAL INTERN Michele

6omm
Publications

Introducing the Super Cine Macro Lens with

100mm
* The

F/2.8J3 ACE*

macro

60mm F2/2.8-22

compensating iris

Allen Daviau,

Robbie

means no

or manual adjustment is needed
compensate for light losses which occur at

short distances. As you pull focus through the
various magnifications encountered in macro

work, the linked iris automatically maintains an
even exposure.
And of course, like any true macro

lens, the
Super Cine makes no compromises within the
Macro Focusing range.
Call ZGC

now on:

Phone: (201) 335 4460
Fax: (201) 335 4560
Int. +44 181 441 2199
Int. Fax +44 181 449 3646

WWW.optexint.com/optex/

Offflni
Leaders in the latest technology

Chairman

James Bagdonas, John Bailey, Russell Carpenter, Curtis Clark, Dean Cundey,

calculations
to

Advisory Committee

Steven B. Poster,

Automatic Compensating Exposure!

Lowery

Roger Deakins, Bert Dunk, Ron Garcia, James Glennon,

Greenberg, John Hora, Johnny Jensen, Mikael Salomon, Sandi Sissel,
Robert Stevens, John Toll, Michael Watkins, Kenneth Zunder

American

Cinematographer (ISSN 0002-7928) established 1920 in 79th year of publication is published monthly

in Hollywood by ASC Holding Corp., 1782 N. Orange Dr., Hollywood, CA 90028, U.S.A.,
(800) 448-0145, (323) 969-4333, Fax (323) 876-4973, direct line for subscription inquiries (323) 969-4344. Sub¬
scriptions: U.S. $40; Canada/Mexico $60; all other foreign countries $75 a year (remit international
Money Order or other exchange payable in U.S. $). Advertising: Rate card upon request from Hollywood
office. For East Coast 8c Midwest sales (203) 761-9804, FAX (203) 761-0090,387 Danbury Rd„ Wilton, CT
06897. For European sales +44.1753.650101, FAX +44.1753.650111, The Garden Suite,
Pinewood Studios, Iver, Buckingham, England, SLO ONH.
Article Reprints: Request forlOO or more high-quality article reprints should be made to Reprint Management
Services at (717) 560-2001. Copyright 1998 ASC Holding Corp. (All rights reserved.) Periodicals
postage paid at Los Angeles, CA and at additional mailing offices. Printed in the USA.
POSTMASTER: Send address change to American Cinematographer, P.O. Box 2230, Hollywood, CA 90078.

American Cinematographer - November 1998

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Cinematographer - November 1998