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CSC Members Partake in Special ASC Master Class

Last month, CSC members were invited to partake in a special learning experience by the American Society of Cinematographers. The ASC’s one-day master class, sponsored by SONY in cooperation with the CSC and held in Vancouver on July 20, brought together cinematographers from across the industry for a day of hands-on learning and professional networking. Held at Capilano College’s Bosa Pavilion, the event featured instructors Jon Joffin ASC and C. Kim Miles ASC CSC MYSC, who provided in-depth guidance on the latest gear, techniques, and workflow practices. CSC President Zoe Dirse CSC, who attended as an ambassador, described the event as brimming with “general excitement,” noting the “vast array of attendees, the level of diversity, and the genuine sincerity of the ASC and Sony reps.”

Dirse emphasized the value of the master class for advanced cinematographers, highlighting the “hands-on experience to witness how world-class DPs work,” including their lighting approaches and equipment decisions, such as the use of the Sony Venice 2. She also underscored the importance of such gatherings in fostering a “sense of unity and community amongst cinematographers” and praised the event for its “wealth of exchange of ideas and support.” The collaboration between ASC and CSC, not only provides practical insights but also “elevates our presence on the world stage,” Dirse said.