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.

iMAG delivers ultimate LED solution for virtual production partners

iMAG Displays has become one of the UK’s most trusted partners in virtual production. The level of expertise held by the iMAG team and its commitment to developing proven workflows, which includes a scalable, customisable, and mobile virtual production studio, has elicited its services being used on major projects for Treehouse Digital, Amazon, Lionsgate, Warner … Read more

AUX launches Singapore’s first XR Immersive Studio, powered by Brompton Technology

With Singapore taking top spot as a potential world-leading technology hub (according to KPMG’s 2020 list of Technology Innovation Hubs), it is no surprise that it has become a magnet for the latest innovations in tech. At the end of last year, The Lion City became home to the country’s largest extended reality (XR) stage, created … Read more

Filmmakers discuss mixed reality shoots in upcoming panel discussion, hosted by British Cinematographer and ARRI

Cinematographers share their experiences of mixed reality shooting in an upcoming panel discussion (screening on 7 July), brought to you by British Cinematographer and ARRI, supported by Creative Technology. Join Greig Fraser ASC, ACS; Martin Ruhe ASC; Magdalena Gorka PSC, DNEGʼs Paul Franklin and Robert Payton in this must-watch discussion about their early experiences shooting … Read more

New AtomX CAST expansion module brings versatile 4x HDMI switching to the Ninja series

Atomos has announced the AtomX CAST, a modular companion for the Atomos Ninja V or Ninja V+ monitor-recorder that uses the AtomX expansion port on the Ninja V/V+ to transform it into an advanced multi-input switcher.  AtomX CAST is for video creators and anybody who wants to make broadcast quality multi-camera programs simply and quickly from anywhere. It is also for anyone who wants to add professional broadcast quality … Read more

Berlinale Summer Special was a success despite challenges of global pandemic

The 71st Berlin International Film Festival was brought to a successful close on June 20. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 Berlinale was split up into two events: The first stage of the festival took place online from March 1-5, and was aimed primarily at film industry professionals and press. The Berlinale Summer Special, … Read more

SmallHD introduces the compact, 4K high-bright monitor

SmallHD has announced the launch of a new 4K 13-inch high-bright monitor. Cine 13 is SmallHD’s most compact, agile, and pixel-dense 13-inch production monitor yet. With its low-profile design, this on-set workhorse can fit into nearly any production scenario. The brilliant daylight visibility and 4K clarity of Cine 13 is designed for creatives requiring critical-focus capability … Read more

BFI ‘Woman With A Movie Camera’ summit taking place online this July

The annual summit returns for a special online edition from 17-18 July 2021, this year powered by Jaguar UK. Reflecting on the past year, this year’s programme of more than 20 panels, discussions and Q&As will focus on revitalisation and rebuilding, as well as upskilling and throwing open film and TV industry doors. A weekend … Read more

Film London is boosting sustainable film through international collaboration

Recently, Film London CEO Adrian Wootton moderated two panels at the European Audiovisual Observatory UK Presidency Conference 2021 with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS); Boosting Sustainable Film through International Collaboration. With around 600 people tuning in worldwide to hear from a number of industry leading figures and policy makers across Europe, … Read more

London Film Academy students talk about their first filmmaking experience in ‘A Look Into’

Tight timeframes are no unforeseen circumstance within the film industry, however, having the stamina and endurance levels to keep up is something you’ll need to hone over time. London Film Academy aims for their students to gain experience in an environment that emulates real world realities as though they were working in a production house. Despite … Read more

Cannes announce new film Marx Can Wait and an Honorary Palme d’or for Marco Bellocchio

The second guest of honour of the 74th edition of Cannes (after Jodie Foster attending the Opening Ceremony) is Italian director Marco Bellocchio. He will present his new feature film in the Cannes Premiere section, on Friday July 16th, after having met the audience the previous evening at the “Rendez-vous with…” event. During the Closing … Read more

ScreenSpace student James Parker launches production company Potent London

James Parker, a second-year student on ScreenSkills’ BA Content, Media & Film Production – ScreenSpace, is putting his learnings into action with the launch of Potent London – a production company specialising in high-quality video and photo content for brands and YouTubers. Since becoming a registered business in January 2021, Potent London has been collaborating … Read more

New ROE Visual RUBY LED panels presented at Hibino open house

Hibino’s dedicated VFX studio kicked of successfully during the Open House days from 2-4 June. The VFX studio, built in partnership with ROE Visual, creates an opportunity to work with virtual production techniques for Japan based filmmakers and producers. Attracting numerous producers and directors working for broadcast stations, streaming services, and films to participate in … Read more

Framestore announces new plans for episodic work

Framestore has announced the consolidation of its award-winning film and TV divisions. Both departments will be brought under one banner, one pipeline and a new leadership structure in a move that promises studios, producers, directors and showrunners seamless access and one point of contact to a full suite of creative services that runs from concept … Read more

Registration is now open for IBC 2021

It’s been a long time coming but the wait is finally over. IBC has announced that visitor registration for IBC 2021 is now open. This year, they’re doing things differently and offering the IBC Community access to more free content than ever – at the show and online. By registering for your IBC Visitor pass, you will receive all of the latest … Read more

Jessica Young / What Drives Us

DRIVING FORCE Between the latest documentary project What Drives Us, the film Sound City and series Sonic Highways, cinematographer Jessica Young has been behind the camera with musician and filmmaker Dave Grohl for over 100 interviews.  What Drives Us – directed by Grohl, exec produced by John Ramsay and Jim Rota of Therapy Studios and streaming on Amazon Prime – is, as Young describes it, about “musician misfits cramming into a van to tour the … Read more

Digital Orchard and BECTU launch Virtual Cinematography Roadshow

Digital Orchard Foundation has partnered with BECTU Camera Branch on a new programme to support talent moving into, and up through the camera department. The Virtual Cinematography Roadshow is designed to welcome those who identify as being from a group which is underrepresented into the film and TV industry. For example, new entrants such as those … Read more

BFI appoints Denitsa Yordanova as head of UK Global Screen Fund

The BFI has announced Denitsa Yordanova as the new head of the recently launched UK Global Screen Fund. Starting on 12 July, Denitsa will lead the UK Global Screen Fund team in promoting, delivering and growing the pilot fund, engaging with industry across the UK to support independent screen content to compete effectively in the international … Read more

Sarah Cunningham / The Banishing

UNKNOWN TERRITORY I’ll start with a confession. I’ve probably seen about five horror films in my life, and most of them through my fingers. So, I was surprised and intrigued when my agent said that director Christopher Smith wanted to meet me for The Banishing, a feature in which a family are terrorised by the unquiet dead in an English vicarage … Read more

Virtual Showlight 2021 papers available to view online

Following on from the inaugural Virtual Showlight event, which took place on Tuesday 25 May 2021, the Showlight Committee has announced that all VSL Papers and Video Shorts are now available to view online on the Showlight website. Speakers Hamish Jenkinson, Mike Bauman, Ken Billington, Aaron Porter, Rob Halliday, Isabel Nielen, Floriaan Ganzevoort and Mike … Read more

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