As VP techniques and technology continue to progress at an incredible pace there’s plenty to explore in Focus On: Virtual Production II from British Cinematographer.

IBC to Honour NASA at IBC2016 Awards

IBC announced today that it is to give one of its highest awards, the Judges’ Prize, to NASA. Celebrating the achievements of one of the world’s most well known brands, the award will be presented at the ceremony held on Sunday 11 September at the RAI, Amsterdam. NASA’s contribution to the ceremony promises to be … Read more

Chris Goodger / Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

That riviera touch Chris Goodger / Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie That riviera touch Chris Goodger / Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie BY: Ron Prince After the best part of 25 years since they first burst onto TV screens, champagne-quaffing fashion PR expert Edina “Eddie” Monsoon and her best friend Patsy, are back. But this time they’re on the … Read more

Diopters – “The Split Field Lens” by Ira Tiffen

Have you ever encountered this situation: a sky so bright you can’t get proper exposure on both sky and foreground at the same time? What to do? Well, it is very likely you know the answer to that one: use a graduated neutral density filter. Optical filters have long offered the option to treat one … Read more

Sparks, Budapest

Trailblazer Spotlight / Sparks, Budapest Trailblazer Spotlight / Sparks, Budapest Hungary has made a significant impact on the world of cinema. It produced its first newsreel in 1896, with its first documentary following in 1901. Later in the 20th century many Hungarian actors, producers and directors won acclaim in Hollywood and the British film industry. The country has also … Read more

Summit to think about

Summit to think about Letter from America / Richard Crudo ASC Summit to think about Letter from America / Richard Crudo ASC Outgoing ASC president Richard Crudo ASC reflects on the big issues debated during the 2016 International Cinematography Summit in Los Angeles. In addition to the many good things that can be said about cinematographers, people often lose … Read more

VariCam stars in prime time Sky 1 series

The VariCam range from Panasonic takes centre stage in the sixth series of British comedy-drama Mount Pleasant, which airs tonight (Tuesday 30th August). The Tiger Aspect production created by Sarah Hooper, one of the writers of Channel 4’s Shameless, follows the life of a Mancunian called Lisa, played by Sally Lindsay, and is filmed on … Read more

Aaron Reid

Totally focussed Meet The New Wave / Aaron Reid Totally focussed Meet The New Wave / Aaron Reid Filmography (so far): In production with Private Passions – Hip Hop  (Sky Arts doc, November 2016). Brotherhood  (August 2016), Legacy  (2015) and Community  (2012) When did you first discover you wanted to be a cinematographer? I was a filmmaker first, directing and shooting … Read more

Dan Sasaki

Glass Act Innovator / Dan Sasaki Glass Act Innovator / Dan Sasaki BY: Adrian Pennington Revered by cinematographers as a magician capable of conjuring quintessentially distinctive looks, Dan Sasaki, VP of optical engineering at Panavision, modestly dismisses his lauded status. “I am definitely no Leonardo da Vinci,” he says. “I’m a person who knows how to deconstruct … Read more

Richard Blanshard

Man for all seasons ClapperBoard / Richard Blanshard Man for all seasons ClapperBoard / Richard Blanshard BY: David A. Ellis Richard Blanshard has many strings to his artistic bow. Cinematography, photography, writing, producing and directing are some, not to mention his talents as a musician and singer. His passion for storytelling sees him regularly working across the … Read more

Fix It All In Post

Fix It All In Post GBCT News / John Keedwell Fix It All In Post GBCT News / John Keedwell If you have been following British Cinematographer Magazine for the past five years or more (and I hope you have) you will have seen various discussions about the Lytro camera and the implications for cinematography … Read more

Terry Stacey ASC / Elvis & Nixon

My way Terry Stacey ASC / Elvis & Nixon My way Terry Stacey ASC / Elvis & Nixon BY: Debra Kaufman The image of President Richard Nixon and rock n’ roll legend Elvis Presley shaking hands in The White House is as iconic as it is incongruous. Elvis & Nixon  tells the story behind that image, in … Read more

Cine Gear Expo 2016

Feel The Heat Spotlight / Cine Gear Expo 2016 Feel The Heat Spotlight / Cine Gear Expo 2016 The 21st edition of Cine Gear Expo was held on the backlot at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. This year, the “heat” wasn’t only on the latest products, but also in the ambient weather that stuck through each … Read more

Past, Present & Future of Cinematography (Part 4)

Past, Present & Future Special Report / Cinematography Part 4 Past, Present & Future of Cinematography Special Report / Part 4 There’s been a great deal of change during the time since British Cinematographer magazine first launched in 2004, so we asked leading cinematographers around the world to give us their takes on the past, present and future … Read more

Past, Present & Future of Cinematography (Part 3)

Past, Present & Future Special Report / Cinematography Part 3 Past, Present & Future of Cinematography Special Report / Part 3 There’s been a great deal of change during the time since British Cinematographer magazine first launched in 2004, so we asked leading cinematographers around the world to give us their takes on the past, present and future of … Read more

Past, Present & Future of Cinematography (Part 2)

Past, Present & Future Special Report / Cinematography Part 2 Past, Present & Future of Cinematography Special Report / Part 2 There’s been a great deal of change during the time since British Cinematographer magazine first launched in 2004, so we asked leading cinematographers around the world to give us their takes on the past, present and future of this … Read more

All To The Good

All To The Good GBCT News / Tim Potter All To The Good GBCT News / Tim Potter In April the GBCT had a very lively and successful Annual General Meeting. It was gratifying that we can still produce such a level of enthusiasm. The future of our operations and business was thoroughly aired. The … Read more

Past, Present & Future of Cinematography (Part 1)

Past, Present & Future Special Report / Cinematography Part 1 Past, Present & Future of Cinematography Special Report / Part 1 There’s been a great deal of change during the time since British Cinematographer magazine first launched in 2004, so we asked leading cinematographers around the world to give us their takes on the past, present and future … Read more

ARRI expands SkyPanel capabilities and launches new high-speed Ballast

ARRI has released new, free-of-charge firmware for its SkyPanel lighting fixture bringing in several refinements. Already able to create a vast number of colours, the SkyPanel with Firmware 2.0, can also now emulate a wide variety of well-known lighting gels including Rosco and Lee filter categories. SkyPanel is known for its impressive output, but with … Read more

Snapbags and Snapgrids work with Kino Flo

DoPchoice, maker of professional light directing products, is now offering its Snapbag version of the softbox and Snapgrid snap-up grid systems to fit selected Kino Flo lights. A departure from traditional softboxes and grids, DoPchoice’s patented Snap Technology cuts installation time to seconds. In a snap the user can remove the Snapbag or Snapgrid from … Read more

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