From the President

Canadian Cinematographer

October 2011 Vol. 3, No. 5

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Joan Hutton csc

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FROM THE

PRESIDENT

Joan Hutton csc

Being a contributor to a professional organization such as the Canadian Society of Cinematographers requires a strong commitment in time and energy, plus an unwavering desire to give back to your community to ensure the well-being of your craft. These generous and outstanding qualities are embodied in our former vice president, George Willis csc, sasc. I say “former” because regrettably, George has stepped down as our VP for personal reasons. While George remains a valued member of the CSC, it was his hard work and effort while on our executive board that has left a large footprint on our society.

George’s list of contributions to the CSC is quite remarkable during his four short years as VP. Notably, George designed the modern CSC logo of a piece of film intertwined with tape, symbolizing the symbiotic relationship cinematographers have with the film, tape and digital media. He was instrumental in designing the look that transformed The CSC News into Canadian Cinematographer and has also penned articles for the magazine. He was the catalyst in the production of the CSC 50 th anniversary book. George established the CSC’s permanent clubhouse at William F. White, who generously donated the space. He instigated and helped organize a special screening of the amazing documentary Oceans, which was accompanied by a power point/slide presentation and a Q&A with the film’s Digital Imaging Director Philippe Ros afc. In education, George was a tireless advocate and champion for the CSC’s mentorship program and his incredible CSC Lighting workshop became renowned, attracting participants from around the world. Plus, George rarely, if ever, missed an executive meeting.

For those of our readers who do not know George, he is a master cinematographer specializing in commercial and underwater cinematography. George has garnered a slew of career awards from Cannes to New York, which include CLIOs and Bessies. He is also this year’s recipient of the Kodak New Century Award, in recognition of his talent and creativity.

George is reserved and respectful by nature, but he possesses a will of iron and a passion that fuels his drive. He also has a highly developed sense of obligation in giving back to a community and industry that has allowed him to practice one of the truly great professions of our time. George’s advice and guidance to me as president has been priceless and much appreciated.

A not-for-profit organization such as the CSC lives and dies by its volunteer membership and we could always use a few more George Willises to step forward. There are huge shoes to fill on our executive. The CSC owes George a big debt of eternal gratitude and we sincerely thank him for all his precious time, effort and inspiration.

Always thinking “outside the box” has kept me with Clairmont since 1989 ; when I first arrived in Vancouver to operate on the series “Booker.” I immediately noticed a couple of things. Denny and his staff are as passionate about cinematography as I am and they treat all people equally. The camera trainee or the indie filmmaker gets the same care and attention to detail as the seasoned DP. I have always shared this philosophy. This is a collaborative business and everyone does his or her part. If ever I am looking for a creative solution to a problem, I can always count on the Clairmont staff to research, acquire or even manufacture the solution . I get the feeling that it’s not all about profit margin but about a sense of pride in supplying the newest, best and most well maintained equipment. Achieving and assisting creative vision comes first and foremost. This is what I mean about thinking “outside the box” . There are a lot of rental houses out there, but there is only one Clairmont Camera . Attila Szalay HSC, CSC