movieScope magazine, Issue 17 'The Cinematography Issue' "Amid the strange ingredients of Hollywood... there is a figure unknown to the chants of promoters and glorifiers... This figure, a giant in his industry, is the cameraman-the sine qua non of a profession which often boasts that no one in its ranks is indispensable. No one, I say, save the cameraman."  -  Cecil B Demille (from movieScope, issue 17) Issue 17 - Contents '24Fps' 06. News Digest: Our round-up of the latest news affecting all aspects of the industry, including the relaunch of British Pathe's extensive archive and the new Association of Camera Operators. 08. Announcements: The latest products and services for filmmakers, including an exlusive reader offer on crew-camera hire from Shoot Blue. 10. Location Focus: We examine Pinewood Studio's expansion into new global territories, and look at how Network Rail is making filming on location hassle-free. 14. Industry Insider: Michael Gubbins, former editor of Screen International, on why new digital technology is polarising the industry. 16. Script Talk: Creative Screenwriting's Danny Munso presents a masterclass on how to successfully work visual direction into your script. 20. Distribution: Experts Mick Southworth and Martin McCabe reveal how changing theatrical and DVD release windows could be a positive step for low-budget filmmakers. 22. Ask the Agent: Literary agent and screenwriting expert Julian Friedmann explains why screenwriters should maintain good relationships with cinematographers. 24. Finance: Finance guru Dave Morrison looks at what the recent House of Lords report on film and television means for British film. Features 28. Lebanon DoP Giora Bejach and director Samuel Maoz discuss shooting inside a World War II tank. 36. Heartless DoP Matt Gray and director Philip Ridley reveal how a multi-platform distribution strategy dictated the shoot for new thriller Heartless. 44. Cesar Charlone The Oscar-nominated cinematographer discusses his long-standing partnership with director Fernando Meirelles. 50. Jack Cardiff Mason Cardiff pays tribute to his legendary cinematographer father, and director Craig McCall talks about Cardiff documentary Cameraman. 54. Aaron Morton The DoP of controversial TV show Spartacus: Blood and Sand tells us how he created gladiatorial Rome with green screen effects. 60. DSLR Revolution Cinematographer Philip Bloom examines the praticalities of shooting big budget features with Digital SLR cameras. 74. In Focus: Lighting Nic Lawson, member of the British Guild of Camera Technicians, explores why good lighting is about more than following the rules. Insider's P.O.V. 26. Rian Johnson (Screenwriting) The writer of Brick and The Brothers Bloom on why his increasing profile won't change his personal approach. 32. Tommy Gormley (Directing) The Scottish assistant director takes us behind the scenes of his incredible career. 42. Ashok Amritraj (Producing) As the Indian-born producer celebrates a career spanning 100 films, he tells us why the lows are as important as the highs. 48. Jenny Agutter (Acting) The star of British classic The Railway Children discusses her long and varied career. 56. Barry Ackroyd (Cinematography) After receiving an Oscar nomination for The Hurt Locker, the British cinematographer explains why he's drawn to challenging films like United 93 and Green Zone. 64. Colin Goudie (Editing) The editor of SXSW favourite Monster discusses the different disciplines of editing for television and film. Plus Film and DVD reviews, Events Calendar, iPhone Resources and our bi-monthly DVD competitions. Try movieScope Issue 17 Industry Endorsed! " ...movieScope provides essential information for independent film-makers... It is a well made and well written resource that I would be happy to recommend to any of the film-makers we work with at Film London through our various production schemes." - Adrian Wootton, CEO of Film London. www.FilmLondon.org.uk TESTIMONIALS See what our readers are saying about movieScope Magazine .... Join us on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for daily/ weekly updates  and offers.