On August 2022, the President of the American Society of Cinematographers Stephen Lighthill, issued a letter where amongst many subjects, urged members and public to use the term “Cinematographer(s)” and not DP or DoP. I have always thought the term Dp or Director of Photography was a bit pompous. Only in the US the term…

The film industry strike is over. However, it is now November and if you are in a state like New Mexico, Colorado or Utah, any production shot outdoors will have to wait at least until March in order to have continuity. If it snows overnight, you will have snow in the morning but it will…

The vessel Carmen Fabiana, originally named M.S. EDGAR LEHMANN, was built by the Van Diepen Broth, LTD Waterhuizen shipyard in (GRONINGEN) Holland. Its net weight was 1,856 metric tons. Its LOA 115 mts. (350 feet) and it sunk at Guabina Bay in the State of Aragua in Venezuela, the 14th of May 2000. This ship…

Lately, it has been pointed out that I am the oldest one on set. Sometimes I don’t know what to make of the comment, but the fact is that it has made me reflect on this particular fact. Most often I hear from directors, “hey, don’t hesitate to tell me if you have any different views…

Many times our scripts demand to shoot underwater. It is part of the story. Other times the allure of capturing the enchanting beauty and mysteries of the deep continues to inspire directors, producers, and screenplay writers worldwide. Advances in technology have made this enterprise easier, however, you need to have the right crew. The right…