2019 / 05 — May Issue of American Cinematographer

The May 2019 issue of American Cinematographer magazine, which features a special focus on drones and virtual reality. Peterloo(Amazon Studios) Dick Pope, BSC reteamed with writer-director Mike Leigh for this portrayal of the events surrounding the 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally turned into one of the bloodiest episodes in British history. Pope offers his insights into the period production. Ashe ’68Eve M. Cohen joined artists Brad Lichtenstein, Beth Hubbard, Rex Miller and Jeff Fitzsimmons for this virtual-reality experience that screened at this year’s Sundance Film Festival as part of the New Frontier Exhibitions. The project weaves together re-creations, period archival footage, and sand animation to showcase tennis champion Arthur Ashe’s internal pressures. ASC Members in Visual Effects As part of the magazine’s yearlong celebration of the ASC’s 100th anniversary, AC spotlights the Society’s longstanding relationship with visual effects. ASC member