◗ Learning from the Masters Friends of the ASC, a hardbound edition of the American Cinematographer Manual (10th Ed.) and some apparel from the ASC Store. The ASC plans to offer future master classes on a quarterly basis. "Our goal is to cut through all of the nonsense and extraneous information that really doesn't apply to our profession, and to give students the kind of a specialized education they cannot get anywhere else in the world," Crudo says. "This is only the beginning." "I learned a lot of techniques in the class, but I think what struck me most about the ASC members I met was how nice they were as people," noted student Eduardo Capriles of La Pas, Bolivia. "They were really cool and excited about teaching. When I first got here, I was very nervous. I thought it was going to be a lot more intimidating, but it's really like a family." ● Top and middle: Bennett demonstrates how to light reflective objects. Bottom left: ASC President Richard Crudo addresses students at the ASC Clubhouse. Bottom right: ASC Vice-President Owen Roizman takes the podium during the final dinner. 78 February 2014 American Cinematographer