# American Cinematographer Mag

> Industry magazine for cinematographers, exploring creative and technical aspects of filmmaking. (iPhone/iPad app by ASC Holding Corp.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-cinematographer-mag/id521705248 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ASC Holding Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/521705251)
- Category: Entertainment, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.10/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-cinematographer-mag/id521705248/reviews.md

## What is American Cinematographer Mag?

For 92 years, American Cinematographer has served filmmakers by exploring the artistic thought processes of the film industry's most innovative and talented directors of photography, and by explaining the technical means by which they realize their creative visions.

In addition, our editorial seeks to keep readers abreast of advancements in all facets of motion-imaging technology — the tools cinematographers use to ply their trade — and to inform them of visually extraordinary productions, including feature films, television shows, commercials and music videos.

American Cinematographer subscriptions available:

A single issue for $5.99 (non-subscription)

1-year subscription for $29.99 (automatically renewed until cancelled)

Payment for all purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of your purchase.

SUBSCRIBERS’ AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period (another year for annual subscribers) unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your Account Settings after purchase. NO CANCELLATION of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

CURRENT PRINT SUBSCRIBERS: Please go to the ASC online store for more information.

Terms of Use:
http://www.theasc.com/site/terms-of-use/

## Key features

- Cinematographer insights
- Technical explanations
- Motion-imaging technology advancements
- Visually extraordinary productions
- Feature films, TV, commercials, music videos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| American Cinematographer | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| December 2012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| American Cinematographer September 2013 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| American Cinematographer November 2013 Issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2014 issue of American Cinematographer Magazine | Free | one-time |
| December 2014 issue of American Cinematographer Magazine | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2015 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2016 issue of American Cinematographer Magazine | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2016 issue of American Cinematographer Magazine | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1990's Archives | $19.99 | one-time |
| December 2011 issue of American Cinematographer | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 71)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-cinematographer-mag/id521705248/reviews.md

### 1/5 — American Cinematographer magazine

*2024-09-27, version 4.12.8*

A most dreadful app, I wish I hadn’t bothered with it, having so much trouble with it, and had purchased many back issues, which cannot be accessed,
I’ve deleted & reinstalled it many times, trying to access my issues from the 1960’s 70’s, just not showing up, 
Who ever is behind this, doesn’t seem to care, 
Going to cancel my subscription, just had enough,

### 1/5 — Login stinks

*2024-04-07*

This is the worst app. I can’t login and no one responds to my messages. 
Don’t waste your money or time.

### 2/5 — Needs so much work

*2024-01-05*

Such a high level publication with such a weak  application.  So much potential.  Why can’t it just be better?

### 1/5 — Can’t log in

*2023-12-10*

I subscribed via Apple. Asks me to log in to see it. Says I have to be a digital subscriber. Enter my login info, doesn’t recognize it. Go to the site, change my password, log in, subscribe there (which is twice as much, and now I’ve paid twice). Log in with new password and can see the mag on the site. Come back to this app, it doesnt recognize my login. 

so…whats up? is it the same info as i use in the site? theres no explanation anywhere or a way to retrieve your password or help or anything. 

guess i'll be using the site and will have paid $30 for what originally was supposed to be $10.

### 1/5 — Unusable app

*2023-12-01*

Can’t log in, can’t read the content.

### 2/5 — Buggy app.

*2023-07-11*

Constant issues logging in and restoring purchases. Having to download PDFs from website instead.

### 1/5 — How many years before they finally fix this piece of crap?

*2023-01-12, version 26178702*

ASC should consider the damage this piece of coding garbage is doing to their brand. I’ve tried to tell the editorial office that more than once I’ve nearly given up my annual subscription due to how awful the overall experience, largely though not entirely, as a result of this app. I muddle through using the website instead but it was a trial even to figure that out. How many changes in Editor in Chief since this started and yet still nothing has changed? Pathetic.

### 1/5 — Can’t logging in

*2022-10-12*

Problems for logging in all the time. It barely works. Indicates wrong password or username. Even when there is nothing wrong with my infos.  I spend more time dealing with it than reading the issues.

### 1/5 — Essential reading, unusable app

*2022-09-26*

I’ve been reading this magazine for two decades and the original excitement of digital copies for my iPad has never really panned out.  THE issue is the log in process.  Image quality is good, load speed is good, download is simple...when and if I can access it.  It’s been patchy at best.  It periodically logs me out and then I can’t get back in.  I’ve tried resetting my password multiple times to no effect.  I can log in on the site so I know my info is good, it just isn’t recognized by the app.  So I’m just downloading the pdf version from the site now and checking back every now and then hoping for an app update.

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2022-07-12*

I’ve tried for months to try to log in to the app and it never lets me. I’ve even contacted support about it with zero luck. I can only see the publications through the browser. Completely pointless app and it makes me want to cancel my subscription.

## Frequently asked questions about American Cinematographer Mag

### What is American Cinematographer Magazine about?

This app provides access to articles from American Cinematographer magazine, a publication dedicated to exploring the artistic and technical processes of filmmakers. It covers the work of directors of photography and advancements in motion-imaging technology.

### What kind of content can I find in the app?

You can find in-depth explorations of directors of photography's creative thought processes and technical approaches. The app also informs readers about new motion-imaging technologies and visually extraordinary productions across feature films, television, commercials, and music videos.

### How much does it cost to access the content?

You can purchase individual issues for $5.99 or subscribe for a year at $29.99. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. However, cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period.

### Who is this app intended for?

The app is designed for filmmakers, directors of photography, and anyone interested in the technical and artistic aspects of filmmaking and visual production. It serves as a resource for staying updated on industry trends and technologies.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.12.8 — 2023-06-19

Updated codebase

### 26178702 — 2019-10-10

Improved download zoom function

### 26024504 — 2019-06-28

Archive group code updates

### 4.8.4 — 2019-04-30

-Fixed app bug

### 25912242 — 2019-04-09

Bug fix for login

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