DEATH IN VENICE Kenneth Branagh reprises his role as Hercule Poirot in A Haunting in Venice. Haris Zambarloukos BSC GSC on the film explains how he used the aptly named Sony VENICE 2 for a brand-new attempt at a story released 54 years ago. Venice, with its labyrinthine canals, decaying grandeur and eerie ambiance, is … Read more
TAKE OFF FOR THE SONY BURANO Introducing the newest Sony Cinema Line camera, the BURANO, with a high-flying short film that premieres at Camerimage: The Wingman, shot by James Friend ASC BSC. James Friend ASC BSC eyes an F-type Jaguar through a circular polarising filter, checking the reflections in its immaculate bodywork. A Sony BURANO … Read more
COMPACT CREATIVITY Cinematographers Oren Soffer and Greig Fraser ASC ACS discuss the crucial role scaled back kit and flexible, agile cameras played in realising Gareth Edwards’ ambitions for sci-fi spectacular, The Creator. When Oren Soffer signed on for The Creator, he was intrigued by the intended approach of director/producer/co-writer Gareth Edwards and fellow cinematographer Greig … Read more
A LIFE IN MONOCHROME Samuel Beckett, a towering figure in 20th-century literature, is the subject of the biopic Dance First. Cinematographer Antonio Paladino sheds light on the choice of black-and-white cinematography and the equipment deployed to bring the director’s vision to the big screen. Numerous films, stage productions and other adaptations have masterfully captured Samuel … Read more
NET GAINS Marinette tells the life story of the first woman French football player to sign a professional contract. DOP Xavier Dolléans AFC explains how his Sony VENICE scored on and off the pitch. In the diverse history of films delving into the lives of female footballers, ranging from captivating documentaries to light-hearted comedies, the dramatic … Read more
IN THE DRIVING SEAT Rialto brings many degrees of freedom to Gran Turismo. Gran Turismo director of photography Jacques Jouffret ASC is no stranger to action. With a DP credit list that includes Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Purge series, and Mile 22, as well as several films operating Steadicam and camera for Michael Bay, … Read more