Resources for Student Filmmakers

David Max Steinberg, IATSE Director of Photography & USC School of Cinematic Arts professor.

David Max Steinberg is a director/producer, cinematographer, and adjunct professor at USC School of Cinematic Arts and San Diego State University’s Department of Theater, Film and Television, where he teaches production, cinematography and lighting for narrative films. He designed and taught the production curriculum for the University of California, San Diego’s Digital Arts Center (DAC VSMG) located in La Jolla, CA.”

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13/09/2024

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Whether you are closer to the East Coast or West Coast, there are opportunities this month to learn from the best.

Don't miss out on the two September ASC Masterclasses.

September 16-20, 2024 in Los Angeles
Confirmed Instructors:
Ernest Dickerson ASC
Tobias Schliessler, ASC
Sal Totino, ASC, AIC

September 28, 2024 in NYC
Confirmed Instructors:
Declan Quinn, ASC
Martin Ahlgren, ASC

https://theasc.com/education/master-class

Rapido Technology 2x Anamorphic Lens | Schneider Cinelux ES Blk 2X MC w/ RT FVD | eBay 11/09/2024

Rapido Technology 2x Anamorphic Lens | Schneider Cinelux ES Blk 2X MC w/ RT FVD | eBay The Rapido Technology V clamp allows the lens to mount on support rods and couple to the taking lens. This MINT Condition Cinelux ES Black 2x Stretch Anamorphic Adapter allows easy single focusing with a like new Rapido Technology FVD-16A front variable diopter.

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Quality Props, Low Costs 11/09/2024

Quality Props, Low Costs Add a bang to any scene

11/09/2024

Ernie and I were at NYU Graduate Institute of Film and Television at the same time in the mid 1980’s…

The First Emmy Given For Cinematography 11/09/2024

The First Emmy Given For Cinematography Lester Shorr wins first ATAS trophy awarded for TV film photography.

11/09/2024
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08/09/2024

ASC Announces 2024 Student Heritage Award Nominees

The winners in all three categories will be announced on Sunday, October 13.

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Dual Transmitter Set 07/09/2024

Dual Transmitter Set Record with Three Mics at Once

07/09/2024

Ernest Dickerson, ASC, Tobias Schliessler, ASC and Sal Totino, ASC, AIC Set to Teach Upcoming ASC Master Class

The session will take place Sept. 16-20 in Los Angeles, with the opening day scheduled for the historic Clubhouse in Hollywood.

https://theasc.com/news/schliessler-and-totino-asc-master-class

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Lightning strikes in India:

03/09/2024

Nice, purposeful movement of the camera:

Waterproof Globe Light 29/08/2024

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Our Story

David M. Steinberg is an adjunct professor at San Diego State University’s Department of Theater, Film and New Media where he teaches Intermediate Film Production. A director, producer and former active member of I.A. T. S.E. Local 600 Director of Photography, he designed and taught the production curriculum for the University of California, San Diego’s Digital Arts Center (DAC VSMG), located in La Jolla, California.

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USC School of Cinematic Arts students shooting a low key scene for CTPR 557
Take One! USC School of Cinematic Arts students shooting low key scene for CTPR 557…