D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 7 V O L . 8 8 N O . 1 2 The International Journal of Film & Digital Production Techniques Features 32 48 60 72 Irretrievable Deeds Seamus McGarvey, BSC captures a haunting tale of passion and regret for Atonement Blood on the Streets Harris Savides, ASC pays homage to Seventies crime thrillers with American Gangster 48 Fantastic Voyage Henry Braham, BSC navigates a parallel universe in The Golden Compass Promise Fulfilled Collaborators and friends pay tribute to the late Laszlo Kovacs, ASC Departments On Our Cover: The privileged life of Cecelia Tallis (Keira Knightley) is derailed by a brief, disastrous affair in Atonement, shot by Seamus McGarvey, BSC. (Photo by Alex Bailey, courtesy of Focus Features.) 8 10 16 94 100 110 114 126 127 128 129 136 138 140 Editor’s Note DVD Playback Production Slate Short Takes Post Focus Tomorrow’s Technology New Products & Services International Marketplace Classified Ads Ad Index 2007 AC Index ASC Membership Roster Clubhouse News ASC Close-Up 60 72 Visit us online at www.theasc.comhttp://www.theasc.com