BSC Expo: panel and seminar line-up

As well as marveling at the latest innovations and product releases on the show floor, visitors to BSC Expo can enjoy a packed two-day programme of seminars and discussion panels.

Details of the first educational sessions have now been revealed…

FRIDAY 8^th APRIL 2022

10.15 | “Protect and Empower”

Moderated by Kate Rolfe, Digital Orchard Foundation.

Panellists

Sam Wainstein, Mark Milsome Foundation

Matt Longley, 6ft From the Spotlight

Mike Hird,  Film and TV Charity

Kate Wilson, Call It App

11.30 | Sony Boiling Point – The Red Hot One – Shot Wonder Movie

BIFA Award-winning DP Matt Lewis talks about his work on the sensational thriller Boiling Point, which he shot in one, single, continuous take using the Sony VENICE.

Matt is also one of the first cinematographers in the UK to shoot with the brand new Sony VENICE 2, and will share his thoughts about using it on an upcoming music video. Host – Ron Prince.

12.30 BSC Panel | “To Film School or not?”

Hosted by Christopher Ross BSC

Panellists

Stuart Biddlecombe

Rachel Clarke

Other panellists to be confirmed

14.10 | ARRI (in partnership with British Cinematographer) | Bringing mixed reality to life: experiences from the studio floor

This panel discussion brings together a wealth of creative talent who have shot virtual production projects at cutting-edge mixed reality LED volumes designed and built by ARRI Solutions.

As well as sharing their experiences and insights, we explore how roles, responsibilities and technology integration are evolving through virtual production, and what this means for cinematographers, gaffer and camera crews.

Panellists:

Will Case, director of innovation, CT

James Franklin, virtual production supervisor, Sky Studios

Manon Hartzuiker, virtual production producer, Framestore

David Levy, director business development, global solutions, ARRI

Rob Payton, cinematographer and virtual production consultant

Hosted by Zoe Mutter, editor, British Cinematographer

15.10 | Rotolight | The Colour Room

Denson Baker ACS NZCS and Howard Davidson speak about The Colour Room and their use of the Rotolight Titan.

16.10 | Quasar Science with disguise | From fad to fundamental: make in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) work with lighting & control

Moderator – Ian Muir

Panellists

• Tim Kang – Cinematographer & Quasar Science Principal Engineer, Color & Imaging
• Ben Dynice – Lighting Programmer & Quasar Science Chief Technology Officer
• Peter Kirkup – disguise Solutions Director

This panel will discuss In-Camera Visual Effects (ICVFX) and the evolving technical practices & challenges emerging from LED Volumes

• Definition of terms: What are ICVFX?
• Why do LED volume walls poorly render skin, wardrobe, and production design in camera? Spectral continuity & quality
• Integration of traditional lighting fixtures and set practices with game engine / video driven LED volumes
• Lighting control networks & data management
• Increased need for integration solutions to facilitate interdepartmental collaboration in film production

17.10 ARRI – Lighting

Updates shortly

18.10 ARRI Introducing TRINITY 2 & ARTEMIS 2 – A hands-on workshop

Product manager Curt O. Schaller demonstrates ARRI’s brand new camera stabilizers TRINITY 2 and ARTEMIS 2. The new modular system has been redesigned down to the smallest detail, incorporating enhancements to camera movement, connectivity, power management, user interface, balance options, and product longevity.

In this workshop, Curt goes over all the new components, explains the system’s state-of-the-art features, and gives an introduction to the software.

Don’t miss your chance for this interactive, exclusive workshop!

Hosted and moderated by Curt O. Schaller, Product Manager Camera Stabilizer Systems at ARRI.

SATURDAY 9^th APRIL 2022

10.15am “A conversation with illuminatrix” 

illuminatrix DoPs discuss their recent work, future projects and other related topics in a Q+A.

Participants to include: Catherine Goldschmidt, Vanessa Whyte, Simona Susnea, Tania Hoser, Yana Rits, Catherine Derry and Ashley Barron ACS

11.15am BSC Panel – “Size isn’t everything – sensors and storytelling”

Hosted by Laurie Rose BSC

With Barry Ackroyd BSC | Anthony Dod Mantle ASC BSC DFF | Mark Patten BSC

13.15 Ian Murray | How the science of vision affects the art of cinematography

How do we see? In order to truly understand cinematography, Ian Murray had to go back to the greatest lens ever designed – the human eye. His research opened up a new universe of questions about how we create, perceive, and interpret images. He realised that, as technology constantly evolves our ability to create imagery, it’s never been more important to understand our own visual programming. Ian Murray has been successfully working as a commercial cinematographer for over 25 years, has won multiple awards, and is known internationally as a master of light.

14.15 BSC Panel “High or Low Budget – what makes a good film?”

Hosted by John de Borman BSC AFC

Panellists

Sean Bobbitt BSC | Adriano Goldman ASC BSC ABC | Robbie Ryan BSC ISC | Anthony Dod Mantle ASC BSC DFF