The cinematographer talks about his dynamic visual approach to this action classic. Citing an affinity for a proactive camera and experimental lighting, he details how he and his collaborators achieved “the right style for the right moment.”

Die Hard / Jan de Bont, ASC, Episode #70

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In this episode, cinematographer Steve Gainer, ASC, ASK talks about his work as curator of the ASC’s historic camera collection, which include a wide variety of noteworthy filmmaking tools, from the very first mass-produced motion picture camera to the first digital-cinema units.

The ASC Museum Collection / Steve Gainer, ASC, ASK, Episode #122

Michael M. Pessah, ASC and Buddy Squires, ASC talk about the art, history, and current practices of documentary filmmaking.

Documentary Filmmaking / Michael M. Pessah, ASC and Buddy Squires, ASC, Episode #121

Cinematographer Jody Lee Lipes, ASC on the benefits and challenges of shooting 16mm for director Savanah Leaf's moving social drama.

Die Hard / Jan de Bont, ASC, Episode #70

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