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An interview from the 30th ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Ceremony in Los Angeles, California with Bill Bennett, ASC. Mike Valinsky was there to talk with winner Bill Bennett, ASC of The ASC Presidents Award, which honors ASC members who have excelled at their craft while making significant contributions to the Society. Bennett thanked his mentor — and the award’s presenter — Ron Dexter, ASC, as well as “all of the crewmembers, camera assistants, grips, gaffers, prop managers, set builders, the hair and makeup artists, and many more” who helped him create “terrific-looking images.”
“One of the primary missions of the ASC is to pass on what we know about the art of cinematography to the next generations,” he said. “I can never repay my mentor, Ron, for all of the brilliance and experience he imparted to me, but it is contingent upon me, and all the rest of my fellow members, to repay our teachers by mentoring young cinematographers.” He noted that not all the lessons Ron taught were specifically about cinematography. “Sometimes the best lessons were how to work with the people around you to achieve the best result,” he said. “It’s not just about the cinematography, but also figuring out how to best ‘get the shot in the can.’”
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03/15/2016
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