ARRI Rental announces the expansion of its service offerings in Vienna, Austria, with the opening of a new facility supplying lighting and grip equipment as well as logistics to productions of all types and sizes. Camera equipment will continue to be offered through the existing ARRI Rental Vienna office. Located at 7 Haidequerstraße 6, 1110 … Read more
IT’S COMPETITION TIME! ‘Tis the season of giving and British Cinematographer is getting in the Christmas spirit with our very first festive giveaway. We’ve joined forces with some of our top partners and favourite cinematographers to bring you some incredible prizes that are sure to make your Christmas one to remember. Ten lucky winners will … Read more
ARRI Rental has announced the return of the “Shoot a film in one day” short film competition. If you are a film student registered at the 2022 EnergaCAMERIMAGE Festival, you are invited to enter the draw for ARRI Rental’s short film competition. The concept Five students will be selected at random to participate. Each will … Read more
London-based DP Oscar Partridge has recently wrapped on LGBT coming-of-age feature Ganymede in Kentucky, USA. Co-directed by queer directors Sam Probst and Colby Holt (well-known SXSW alumni), the film follows a high school senior who, after developing a crush on his openly gay classmate, is stalked by a faceless creature. “Whilst the film is in many ways a … Read more
The Television Academy announced the recipients of the 74th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards. ARRI was awarded the Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award for its more than a century of designing and manufacturing camera and lighting systems as well as its development of systemic technological solutions and service networks for a worldwide complex … Read more
The ARRI ALEXA 35 is a 4K Super 35 camera that elevates digital cinematography to unprecedented heights. ARRI’s first new sensor in 12 years builds on the evolution of the ALEXA family over that period, delivering 2.5 stops more dynamic range, better low light performance, and richer colours. The new REVEAL Colour Science takes full … Read more
Cinematographer Ann-Katrin Pauly describes shooting producer/director Johannes Hülsemann’s short film with an ALEXA package supplied by ARRI Rental. Germany’s Ruhr Valley, 1992. The owner of a concrete factory commissions two small-time crooks to deliver a packet of cocaine. Instead of the expected money, they return with two hostages: a young woman and her dog, Napoleon. It … Read more
If you are a film student registered at the 2021 EnergaCAMERIMAGE Festival, you are invited to enter the draw for ARRI Rental’s short film competition. The concept From all of the students who register to enter the competition, five will be selected at random to participate. Each will be given an ARRI camera and lens … Read more
ARRI Rental has introduced two new large-format lens series—ALFA anamorphic lenses and Moviecam spherical lenses. Both series were conceived and constructed by ARRI Rental’s global lens development team, which was also responsible for the company’s highly successful DNA lenses for full-frame and 65 mm cinematography. The ARRI Rental ALFA lens set comprises eight lenses ranging … Read more
With a film featuring a more mature cast, set in the world of movie memorabilia, The Sixth Reel’s DP Jendra Jarnagin immediately gravitated to vintage Cooke Speed Panchros to capture a natural look while flattering older skin. The humorous and heart-felt caper follows Jimmy, an old Hollywood-Obsessed New Yorker who is one of an extended community of discerning – and extremely … Read more
ARRI Rental North America has announced plans to open a new headquarters in Long Island City, New York, during the first quarter of 2022. The state-of-the-art facility will offer comprehensive equipment and exceptional services, enabling ARRI Rental to provide a higher calibre of service and support to its customers. The new location will also serve … Read more
At the Festival de Cannes 2021, the majority of winning and participating productions relied on ARRI equipment. At and surrounding the event, ARRI played a behind the scenes role and also sponsored several prizes. From July 6 to 17, 2021, the 74th edition of the Festival de Cannes took place on the Croisette. As a … Read more
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
ARRI has the pleasure of inviting you to explore and experience the latest in camera stabilisation systems and motion tracking vehicles. We have the pleasure of inviting you to explore and experience the latest in camera stabilization systems and motion tracking vehicles. Various vehicles will be on display at ARRI’s West London premises, from a … Read more
ARRI announces the opening of its new state-of-the-art mixed reality studio in the UK. Equipped with an LED volume comprising 343 square meters of LED wall, installed in partnership with NEP Live Events production and technical specialist firm Creative Technology, the studio is one of the biggest permanent mixed reality production spaces in Europe. Located … Read more
Lead Image: Filmmaker Erin Vassilopoulos (middle) and cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry (left) (Credit: Matt Borowick) SECOND COMING Life has gone full circle for filmmaker Erin Vassilopoulos and cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry at Sundance as they were nominated for the Short Film Grand Jury Prize in 2015 for Superior and have returned with a feature version. … Read more
Ben Seresin ASC BSC discussed the making of Chaos Walking with ARRI Rental upon the film’s release on VOD. Chaos Walking is directed by Doug Liman from a screenplay by Patrick Ness and Christopher Ford. It is based on the science fiction book trilogy ‘Chaos Walking’, adapting its first instalment, ‘The Knife of Never Letting Go’ by … Read more
Back in 2019, VMI managing director, Barry Bassett, contacted the TV industry body ScreenSkills to investigate whether it might be possible to set up a formal apprenticeship standard for UK camera rental companies. The idea was that this programme would include a high level of training to enable school leavers to enter the industry and … Read more
Director Lukas Galle and cinematographer Jan Anderle wrote in with details about their collaboration on Galle’s short film Apart, the story of a young woman living in a post-apocalyptic world. One day Amelia (played by Varvara Todorovic) suddenly receives an SOS call through a radio, which gives her hope to fulfil her deepest wish – … Read more
Mover, not shaker Innovator / Rizwan Wadan / Mr Helix Mover, not shaker Innovator / Rizwan Wadan / Mr Helix All images: ©Pixeleyed Pictures Rizwan Wadan of Mr Helix is a self-taught technician with a passion for providing solutions that extend far beyond revolutionising the way shots are stabilised. From TV hits like Luther to … Read more