Jonathan Flanagan

https://bscine.com/news?id=421 RIP.

Er, yes, I am aware of that. I was referring to his work on 2001, not the reason for his unavailability, hence the brackets.

Yes, of course!

Thanks for the considered replies, guys. I didn't know Taylor was fired from Conan, perhaps he was just too old school for the movie brats, although it was no.problem for Spielberg and Dougie Slocombe and his British crew on Raiders etc. Apparently James Cameron organised a screening of The Terminator at Pinewood for his crew, to demonstrate his abilities but none of them turned up! I understand Dick Pope was fired because he was overlighting the sets when Cameron wanted a much darker moody look, similar to Alien.

I'm not really a fan of the whole world of Star Wars but was aware of the relationship (or more accurately, lack thereof) between Gil Taylor and George Lucas. In an interview in Conservations With Cinematographers, Taylor makes it clear he had virtually no contact with Lucas and was largely left to his own devices on how to photograph SW. How on earth did a situation like that arise, given that the relationship between director and DOP is probably the most important on set (other than perhaps, with the actors). I understand that Lucas wanted Geoffrey Unsworth (who was unavailable)primarily, I assume because of his 2001 duties but instead settled for (2nd choice?) Taylor as he had shot Dr Strangelove. Presumably the two men actually met beforehand and discussed the project, so what went wrong in their relationship so quickly and whose fault was it? Was it personal or professional or is Lucas just not an easy man to work with or for, as his behaviour seems rather petulant and childish given his responsibilities? I understand he wasn't great with actors either and Alec Guinness hadn't got a clue what was going on or what he was meant to be doing! Admittedly I've only read Taylor's brief side of things and I understand Lucas wanted to fire Taylor but never did, (presumably because they feared the British crew would walk if they did). Either way there must have been a very awkward and strained atmosphere on set, hardly conducive to great film-making.

Probably best remembered as the second unit Director/DP on several James Bond films from 1981 onwards and many other action features. https://bscine.com/news

The Academy has announced that the Oscar for Best Cinematography (and Editing) won't be shown live but awarded during a commercial break and this was announced by John Bailey ASC! Good move though, after all it's not as if either craft is really that important in the film making process.?

They have been. The whole series of 'Little House' is available on Blu-ray, but only on Region 1. I've seen the trailers and they do look very impressive.

Storm Thorgerson. He designed the cover for Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon and directed the films shown as back projection at Floyd gigs for years.

Here's an excellent interview with Rob Hardy from British Cinematographer magazine about MI:Fallout. https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/rob-hardy-bsc-mission-impossible-fallout/

Ronnie Taylor BSC, has died at the age of 93. He won the Oscar for his work on Gandhi,( shared with original cinematographer Billy Williams BSC), he had taken over when Williams had become ill, although the majority of the work was Williams'and worked with Richard Attenborough on many of his projects as operator and then DOP. https://bscine.com/news?id=275

Hey Guys, Just to save my embarrassment, I was trying to be light hearted about hand holding that camera, but come to think of it, with 3 or 4 big grips to assist I'm sure some old style operator would have given it a go!

Hi Guys, Thanks for the responses and info.I notice the wide angle shots in Patton (which Shaffner and Koenekampe seemed to favour as I remember some in Papillon too) appear to have been handheld? Not sure how you manage those with a camera like this?

Just finished watching Franklin J. Schaffner's "Patton" photographed by Fred J.Koenekamp in Dimension 150. Interesting that only two features were ever shot with this process and was wondering what we're its pros and cons and why it never caught on?

If no one else can advise, I'd suggest you consult Arri, who own Moviecam now. support@arrirental.co.uk

Does anyone know what became of this talented young British Cinematographer? He did some excellent work on Brassed Off and Little Voice and seemed set for a long and successful career as DOP, then seemed to work mainly on British TV episodic drama until 2005, after which he resigned his membership of the BSC and promptly vanished from the industry? I've not been able to find out anything about what happened to him after the rather sudden and abrupt end to his career other than he is,apparently, still alive.

Here's an excellent news piece on why Roger should (at last)be recognised his year. http://news.sky.com/story/roger-deakins-the-brit-youve-never-heard-of-and-is-due-an-oscar-11191380

Jean Pierre Beauviala, the founder and inventor of the Aaton camera system was 80 on the 21st of July. https://bscine.com/news?id=215

Cinematographer Gerald Hirschfeld has died at the age of 95. Among other things he photographed two of my favourite films Fail-Safe and Young Frankenstein and did a superb job on both. RIP.

Came across this fascinating documentary about John Alcott, Stanley Kubrick's DP of choice for A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, and The Shining.

According to the BSC site Peter resigned in 2008 but no reason is given.

Managed to get hold of a copy at the BSC Expo in London last week. It really is a beautifully produced and written publication and deserved tribute to a great artist. These books are also important in that they are likely, in many cases, to be the only record of the careers of many great cinematographer's (other than their films of course). It's a shame they are so hard to get hold of as they are only on sale at the festival itself and one or two industry expos that Camerimage attend.

British Cinematographer Frank Tidy BSC, who shot The Duellists for Ridley Scott and who spent most of his career in Hollywood, shooting such features as Sweet Liberty and The Grey Fox, has died at the age of 84. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/frank-tidy-dead-cinematographer-duellists-was-84-970194

Does anyone know how to get hold of a copy of Chris Menges' Cameraimage lifetime achievement award book? I know there is only a very small print run for these books and they are hard to locate. The BSC were planning to republish the book but that now seems to be on hold according to Chris and the BSC. I did manage to get hold of an original copy of Alan Parker's book from 2008, in excellent condition, and it really is a beautifully presented and written publication. I also located a copy of Freddie Francis's book but it appeared to be in such poor condition it wasnt worth the high price being asked.

The BVK (the German cinematography society) had signed what could be a very significant and precedent setting deal regarding remuneration for cinematographer's work in film and TV series screenings by private broadcasting channels. https://bscine.com/news?id=177