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CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS $4 May 2017 www.csc.ca CSC Awards Gala 2017 Kamal Derkaoui CSC Frequency Nicholas de Pencier CSC Black Code A publication of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers Celebrating 60 years of excellence FEATURES – VOLUME 9, NO. 2 MAY 2017 Fostering cinematography in Canada since 1957. The Canadian Society of Cinematographers was founded by a group of Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa cameramen. Since then over 800 cinematographers and persons in associated occupations have joined the organization. The CSC provides tangible recognition of the common bonds that link film and digital professionals, from the aspiring student and camera assistant to the news veteran and senior director of photography. We facilitate the dissemination and exchange of technical information and endeavor to advance the knowledge and status of our members within the industry. 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It was a little Joan Hutton CSC over a year ago, that Jeremy Benning csc and CSC associate members Alwyn Kumst CSC I Antonin Lhotsky CSC Carolyn Wong and Eric Oh launched CSC Instagram, and their dedicated Bruno Philip CSC Joseph Sunday PhD stewardship of the page is a huge reason for its success. George Willis CSC, SASC It was Eric, who first floated the notion of using CSC Instagram to show- CSC EXECUTIVE case CSC cinematographers by letting them post their own pictures and PRESIDENT George Willis CSC, SASC video clips. A CSC director of photography is handed the keys to the CSC PAST PRESIDENT, ADVISOR Instagram page and told to post whatever their heart desires. It can be Joan Hutton CSC VICE PRESIDENTS visuals from current projects, past projects, on set, off set, rigs, cameras, Carlos Esteves CSC, Toronto Alwyn Kumst CSC, Vancouver gear, the crew, family, friends, or simply an inspirational photo. The sky Bruno Philip CSC, Montreal is the limit it seems. 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By the time you read this column, another two CSC cinematogra- reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of the publisher. The opinions expressed within the phers will most likely have posted to CSC Instagram and the numbers magazine are those of the authors and not necessarily of the publisher. Upon publication, Canadian Cinematographer will probably be lapping at 12,500 followers. acquires Canadian Serial Rights; copyright reverts to the writer after publication.Canadian Cinematographer is printed by Win- nipeg Sun Commercial Print and is published 10 times a year. If you have never been to the CSC Instagram page, do take a look One-year subscriptions are available in Canada for $40.00 for individuals and $80.00 for institutions, including HST. In U.S. because you will not be disappointed. It’s humorous, entertaining, rates are $45.00 and $90.00 for institutions in U.S. funds. 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His cinematography in tele- Rich Paradisin, Vicky Paradisin, Shel- vision commercials earned four CLIO ley Paradisin (Jim Vignato), and step Awards, including that iconic American grand-children Catherine, Beth, James, Tourister campaign of the bouncing Shane, Emma, Genevieve, Jimmy, Jake suitcase made during the early 1970s. and Ryan. He was preceded in death by He was twice president of the Interna- his first wife, Shirley, and his son, Rob- tional Cinematographer’s Guild Local ert Lloyd Negrin. 644. As a director of photography, Ne- ASC grin’s feature film credits includeThe ARRI Rental Expands Concert for Bangladesh, Amazing Grace ALEXA 65 network Sol Negrin (1974), Proof of the Man and Parades. Owen Roizman Owen to Canada He also contributed additional cinema- tography to many feature films, includ- Multiple Emmy Nominee ing Crazy Joe, Superman (1972), Com- Sol Negrin ASC Dies at 88 ing to America, King Kong (1976), Jaws 2 (1978), A Forgotten Tune for the Flute ol Negrin asc, a New York-based (1987) and Robocop (1981). He shared cinematographer, died on March his wealth of experience and expertise 20 at age 88. He was a five-time with students and aspiring filmmakers SEmmy nominee, best known for his through mentorships, seminars, dem- work on Kojak (1974-77) and St. Else- onstrations and speaking engagements. where (1982). Born in New York City, He taught Advanced Cinematography Negrin decided to pursue his love for at New York University, The School of photography in the movie industry, Visual Arts, and Five Towns College starting as a camera assistant from 1948 for more than a decade. He earned an to 1960. Later, Negrin became a cam- honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree era operator on mainstream television from Five Towns College in 2002.