History of the association
1930
1932
1936
Akira Mimura (Harry Mimura) returned from Hollywood in 1945, and was triggered by a report on the organization and movement of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), and Masao Tamai aimed at organizing a group of photographers in Japan. , Michio Midorikawa, Saburo Isayama, Kohei Sugiyama, Eiji Tsuburaya and others will develop the movement.
Akira Mimura (Harry Mimura) returned from Hollywood and was triggered by a report on the organization and movement of the American Cinematographer Association (ASC), and Masao Tamai and Aokawa aimed at organizing a group of photographers in Japan. Saburo Isayama, Mr. Kohei Sugiyama, Mr. Eiji Tsuburaya and others will develop the movement.
Showa 7 The Japan Cameraman Association is formed by cameramen living in Kyoto.
(Chairman: Kohei Sugiyama, 47 members)
The Japan Cameraman Association is formed by cameramen living in Kyoto. (Chairman: Kohei Sugiyama, 47 members)
In 1945, cameramen living in Tokyo joined together, and the east and west photographers were unified.
(Chairman: Akira Kuwahara)
The reality is that the cameramen living in Tokyo have joined together and the east and west photographers have been unified. (Chairman: Akira Kuwahara)
1939
1945 The Japan Filmmakers Association, the Japan Film Directors Association, the Japan Cameraman Association, the Japan Film Art Association, and the Japan Film Actors Association are integrated to form the Japan Filmmakers' Federation. The movie law enforcement regulations were issued as the first ministerial ordinance of the three ministers of internal affairs, education, and welfare, which enforces the skills examination of directors, cameramen, and actors, and the issuance of registration certificates under the movie law.
The Japan Filmmakers Association, the Japan Film Directors Association, the Japan Cameraman Association, the Japan Film Art Association, and the Japan Film Actors Association are integrated to form the Japan Filmmakers' Federation. The movie law enforcement regulations were issued as the first of the three ministerial ordinances of internal affairs, education, and welfare, which enforced the movie law's director, cameraman, and actor skill examination, and registration certificate is suance regulations.
1941
1943
With the enforcement of the Film Law in 1945, the name was changed to the Japan Film Photographers Club (NSC) with the aim of expanding the organization including theatrical, cultural short films, and the cameraman in charge of news.
(Chairman: Michio Midorikawa)
With the enforcement of the Film Law, the organization was expanded to include the theater, cultural short stories, and news cameramen, and the name was changed to the Japan Cinematography Club (NSC). (Chairman: Michio Midorikawa)
As the war situation during World War II became more severe in 1943, the pressure of the military gradually increased, and orders were issued to these organizations to dissolve them.
As the war situation during World War II became more severe, military pressure gradually increased and these organizations were ordered to dissolve.
1945
1945 Established the Motion Picture and Television Engineering Society of Japan (currently the Motion Picture and Television Engineering Society of Japan). The group of photographers so far will participate as the photography committee of the association.
Established Motion Picture and Television Engineering Society of Japan (currently Motion Picture and Television Engineering Society of Japan). The group of photographers so far will participate as the photography committee of the association.
1954
In 1954, with the revitalization of the movie industry, changes in movie technology such as the production of color movies and the appearance of wide screens were seen, and the need for an independent organization of photographers was desired, and Shochiku, Toho, and Daiei at that time were desired. , Nikkatsu, Toei, and Shintoho established the Japan Film Photographers Club (NCC) with 75 cameramen of theatrical films belonging to each studio.
(Secretary General: Shinichi Nagai)
With the revitalization of the film industry and changes in film technology such as the production of color films and the advent of wide screens, the need for an independent organization of photographers was desired, and Shouchiku, Toho, Daiei, Nikkatsu, etc. at that time. The Nikkatsu Film Photographers Club (NCC) was established by 75 cameramen of theatrical films belonging to each studio of Toei and Shintoho. (Secretary General: Shinichi Nagai)
1956
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In commemoration of the excellent achievements of the late Mitsuo Miura (1902-1956), who was a famous cinematographer, he inherited his passion for training newcomers and showed excellent cinematographing techniques. The "Miura Award" was set up to honor new cinematographers.
In commemoration of the excellent achievements of the late Mitsuo Miura (1902-1956), who was a famous cinematographer, he inherited his passion for training newcomers and showed excellent shooting techniques. The "Miura Award" was set up to honor new cinematographers.
1960
In 1960, the photographer inherited the recognition of Mitsuo Miura and others who are in charge of the image technology system from shooting, development, and projection, and changed the name to the Japanese Society of Cinematographers (JSC), a Japanese-style cinematographer. Develop a movement aiming at the realization of the system. (Chairman: Akira Mimura)
Inheriting the recognition of Mitsuo Miura and others that the photographer is in charge of the video technology system from shooting, development, and projection, the name was changed to the Japanese Society of Cinematographers (JSC), and a Japanese-style cinematographer system was realized . Develop a movement aiming at. (Chairman: Akira Mimura)
1962
1958 First issue of the magazine "Movie Shooting". The latest technology and information in video-related fields such as VTRs as well as film photography technology are posted. Currently published quarterly four times a year.
First issue of the magazine "Movie Shooting". The latest technology and information in video-related fields such as VTR as well as film shooting technology are posted. Currently published quarterly four times a year.
1969
In 1969, in order to expand the organization, we invited photographers such as TV movies, short films, recordings, PR, and commercials to participate in the organization as a cooperative, in addition to the conventional feature films.
Showa 44. In order to expand the organization, we invited photographers such as TV movies, short films, recordings, PR, and commercials to participate in the organization as well as traditional feature films.
1992
In 1992, the "JSC Award" was established to recognize photographers who have made outstanding achievements in the field of non-dramatic films, and efforts are being made to improve technology and develop human resources.
The "JSC Award" has been established to recognize photographers who have made outstanding achievements in the field of non-dramatic films, and efforts are being made to improve technology and develop human resources.
1999
The Articles of Incorporation were revised in 1999, and a "Youth Department" was established so that young people aiming to be cinematographers could join, and a system was established to actively work on human resource development.
The Articles of Incorporation were revised, and a "Youth Club" was established so that young people aiming to be cinematographers could join, and a system was established to actively work on human resource development.
2000
2000 Opened the official website of the Japanese Society of Cinematographers.
Established the official website of the Japanese Society of Cinematographers.
2004
2004 Opened "Shooting Assistant Training School" for the purpose of training shooting assistants
"Shooting assistant training school" opened for the purpose of training shooting assistants
2019
2018 "Shooting assistant training school" closed with 15th term
"Shooting assistant training school" closed with 15 terms
2021
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Office relocation
1-4-1, Seijo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Toho Studio Office Center 2F
Telephone: +81364111690 Facsimile: +81364111691 Mail: info@thejsc.net