AUGUST 2021 VOL. 102 NO. 8 Contents Features 16 A Musical Block Party Cinematographer Alice Brooks, director Jon M. Chu and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda detail their collaboration on In the Heights. 16 40 2 / AUGUST 2021 30 Nine That Shine AC spotlights its 2021 Rising Stars of Cinematography. 40 Black Widow Takes Flight Specialists reveal how aerial cinematography enhanced Marvel's latest feature, shot by Gabriel Beristain, ASC, BSC, AMC. 48 Virtual Expansion A map and roster of LED volumes across the world. 52 Bold Visions Cinematographers of the indie features Passing, Two of Us and CODA discuss their striking work. Departments 8 Letter From the President 10 Shot Craft: Tracking natural light 62 In Memoriam: Willy Kurant, ASC, AFC 66 New Products and Services 69 AC Marketplace/Ad Index 71 Clubhouse News 72 Wrap Shot VISIT ASCMAG.COM On Our Cover: Virtual Production Studio-xR in France - created as a partnership between PRG and MADO XR, and driven by Brompton Technology LED processing - is part of an industry-wide global expansion of LED volumes. (Photo courtesy of MADO XR.)http://www.ASCMAG.COM