ABSTRACT

American Society of Cinematographers A select organization of professional film and television directors ofphotography. The ASC publishes the American Cinematographer’s Manual, a professional cinematography handbook, and the monthly periodical American Cinematographer. Membership to the organization is by invitation only and allows members to use the initials ASC after their names.

angle of incidence The angle between light rays from a light source and the plane of the subject that is illuminated. The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of rej7ectance.