M EMBER P O R T R A T BOBBY BYRNE, ASC the many years that I assistant and an wor was an operator, I was fortunate to work for and learn from some very talented cinematographers. Hand in hand with that work were the many instructive articles and experience interviews I read in American Cinematographer. After I became director ofphotography in 1975, the in-depth introductions to new equipment and techniques allowed me to stay current while plying my craft. Now more than ever, with the advent of new technologies and tools, I look forward every month to the wide variety of information and enjoyment I get from the magazine" a - Bobby Byrne, ASC TO SUBSCRIBE BY PHONE: Call (800) 448-0145 (U.S. only) (323) 969-4333 or visit the ASC web site WWW T H E A S C COM