July 2023 Issue of American Cinematographer

The July 2023 issue presents a special focus on television/streaming production, which includes reporting on the series Dead Ringers, Poker Face and Schmigadoon!, and a discussion of aspect ratios for home exhibition. Also featured is a spotlight on visual effects, with a piece on the evolving collaboration between cinematographers and VFX artists, and a profile of John Dykstra, ASC. Alongside this coverage are a tribute to the late Wilmer “Bill” Butler, ASC and an expanded New Products & Services department.   Cinematographers Jody Lee Lipes, ASC and Laura M. Gonçalves share their approach to a “heightened reality” for the dramatic series Dead Ringers.     Director of photography Jon Joffin, ASC, showrunner/co-creator Cinco Paul and Company 3 colorist/ASC associate member Jill Bogdanowicz discuss creating a three-strip Technicolor look for Season 2 of the musical-comedy series Schmigadoon!   Cinematographers Steve Yedlin, ASC; Jaron Presant, ASC; and Christine Ng explain how