FilmLight launches global Colour Awards

FilmLight has announced a new programme of awards which will honour colourists and the art of colour worldwide. The awards are being organised in association with professional bodies and are open to colourists using any grading technology, with the winners announced at EnergaCAMERIMAGE 2021 in Poland. Introducing the awards, Wolfgang Lempp, CEO of FilmLight said, … Read more

The Cannes Film Festival 2021 line-up has been announced

Pierre Lescure and Thierry Frémaux presented the Official Selection of the 74th Festival de Cannes at the UGC Normandie in Paris. Discover the list of selected films in Competition, Un Certain Regard, Out of Competition, Midnight Screenings, Cannes Premières, and Special Screenings, below. Cannes 2021 Official Selection: In Competition Annette, dir: Leos Carax (opening night … Read more

COVID-safe shooting

RISING TO THE CHALLENGE After a year in and out of lockdown, during which TV drama and streamed films kept people entertained and engaged, home audiences have finally been seeing the high-profile productions that were made under COVID-19 restrictions. Everyone involved in a production has had follow the rules to ensure they and their colleagues … Read more

Kino Flo releases True Match 5.0 for RDM capability

Kino Flo Lighting Systems has released its new True Match 5.0 which comes with Remote Device Management (RDM), Crossfade and expanded 16-bit options. The new features make it easier for board operators to communicate with and control Kino Flo LED fixtures when operating them remotely with DMX. The RDM protocol installed on Kino Flo LEDs … Read more

ScreenSkills research shows COVID created opportunities for positive change that should not be missed

The screen industries believe there are opportunities created by the coronavirus pandemic to make lasting positive change that should not be missed, according to new research. Views on remote working, technological change and environmental sustainability were all explored in the ScreenSkills Assessment 2021, supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funds as part of the … Read more

Complete the Film + TV Charity’s Looking Glass survey on mental health and wellbeing

Is work leaving you feeling shattered? By telling the Film + TV Charity your experience you can help make a real difference to the support the organisation offer to the industry. In 2019 they ran The Looking Glass Survey, looking at the mental health and wellbeing of people working behind the scenes in the film, TV and … Read more

Further details of Canon’s EOS R3 revealed

Following Canon’s initial development announcement of the EOS R3 – its latest high-performance, high-speed professional mirrorless camera – more details have been revealed confirming it marks a new era for sports, wildlife and news photographers.   New specifications aim to prove the EOS R3 takes object-tracking to another level – adding Auto Focus (AF) tracking … Read more

Stephen Nakamura, senior colourist/co-head feature colour, Company 3

COLOUR CHAMELEON Selected filmography The Nevers (2021) (TV series) News of the World 2020 Da 5 Bloods (2020)  Raised by Wolves (2020)  Crazy Rich Asians (2018) (TV series) Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)  Alien: Covenant (2017)  X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) The Big Short (2015) The Martian (2015)  Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)  X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)  Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)  Prometheus (2012) Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)  Quantum of Solace (2008) The Hurt Locker (2008)  Zodiac (2007) The Departed (2006)  The Aviator (2004) Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse … Read more

Zac Nicholson BSC / The Pursuit of Love

PASSION PROJECT Despite having read The Pursuit of Love thirty years ago, Nancy Mitford’s 1945 novel remained clear in cinematographer Zac Nicholson BSC’s mind. “Although it was set amongst a tiny section of society and in a rarefied world, I felt it dealt with themes that were universal, such as the choices we make and … Read more

June 2021: Heating up

This particular dispatch is being written during America’s de facto kickoff to the season ahead: “Summer,” if you’re looking at the weather and contemplating how many wildfires we’re about to go through on the West Coast, and wondering how crowded and unmasked your Memorial Day barbecue should be. “Emmy season,” if you’re thinking of a … Read more

Canon announces major firmware updates to several of its Cinema EOS cameras and lenses

Canon Europe has announced a collection of firmware updates designed to bring new features and improvements to several of its Cinema EOS cameras and lenses. As a result of direct feedback from Canon users, professionals will see updates to the EOS C70, EOS C500 Mark II and EOS C300 Mark III cameras, as well as … Read more

NFTS and Pinewood Group announce partnership to train next generation of filmmakers

The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has unveiled an ambitious new partnership with Pinewood Group to train the next generation of UK filmmakers, establishing a dedicated education and training centre within Screen Hub UK, Pinewood’s expansion development which will also include an international visitor experience and new film production facilities. The ground-breaking NFTS training … Read more

Nikon unveils first Z Series macro lenses

Nikon introduces the first two macro lenses to join the Nikon Z family. The lightweight NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is a professional S-line macro lens capable of life-like depth and detail. The NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 is a compact, lightweight, and versatile lens that’s ideal for starting macro photographers who want … Read more

Panasonic announces new lightweight 50mm F1.8 lens for its LUMIX S Series

Panasonic has announced a new large-aperture standard fixed focal length lens, the Lumix S 50mm F1.8 (S-S50). This is the second addition to the series of four F1.8 large-aperture lenses based on the L-Mount system standard. A total of four F1.8 lenses from the Lumix S Series feature a common size and position of control … Read more

Jodie Foster to receive honorary Palme d’or at the 74th Festival de Cannes

Guest of honour at the Opening Ceremony which will take place on the stage at the Palais des festival on Tuesday, July 6. The director, actress and American producer will kick-off the 74th edition which will draw to a close on Saturday, July 17th with the awards’ list given by the President of the Jury, … Read more

ARRI announces new ARRI Solutions Group for innovative mixed reality environments and more

ARRI announces the establishment of the ARRI Solutions Group. With this new organisational unit, the company expands its offering of solutions for the global film and television industry. The ARRI Solutions Group is focused on the design and engineering of customised production infrastructures, including innovative mixed-reality environments, state-of-the-art TV studios, and other ultra-modern solutions. Customers … Read more

NFTS graduates class of 2021 and hosts a successful showcase week

The National Film and Television School (NFTS) Graduation Showcase, supported by BBC Studios is an annual celebration of the past 12 months of graduate productions. Produced and delivered during the pandemic, each and every project premiered is the result of sheer hard work and determination, made amidst challenging circumstances. As government restrictions ease, the NFTS was the first UK film school to host an … Read more

Heather Doran joins Chimera Lighting as marketing communications manager

Chimera Lighting has announced that Heather Doran has joined the Chimera team as marketing communications manager. Heather will develop digital marketing strategy and content for all social media channels, liaise with brand ambassadors, assist with trade shows and work with the Chimera Team to promote the brand globally. With a decade in film production as … Read more

Amazon Prime Video UK helps fund post production apprenticeships

13 new apprentices start training as post-production technical operators as part of a UK Screen Alliance apprentices programme made possible with the support of Amazon Prime Video UK. Over the next 12 months they will receive 9 weeks of off-the-job training at London South Bank University (LSBU), as well as on-the-job experience with post production … Read more

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