LIGHTS, CAMERA, KRYPTON! That thing you saw in the sky this past summer may not have been a bird or a plane, but more likely Warner Bros’ newly lifted hopes for a rebooted DC film universe, thanks to the critical and box office success of James Gunn’s Superman. Superman reaches back to the Christopher Reeves-era … Read more
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the second British Cinematographer Presents event – we hope you enjoyed the evening! Each event celebrates the people and productions featured in the latest issue – this time it was a double whammy as we marked the launch of the July and September editions. Through a narrated … Read more
The July/August issue of British Cinematographer is now here! Read on to find out what’s in our latest edition… HOYTE VAN HOYTEMA ASC NSC FSF ON OPPENHEIMER It’s the cinematic event of the summer and Christopher Nolan’s most groundbreaking project yet: Oppenheimer, the fascinating true story of the eponymous “father of the atomic bomb”. Nolan’s long-time collaborator, Hoyte van … Read more
Crazy space opera Cinematographer Henry Braham BSC dissects Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, including the film’s mocap magic and keeping the characters mobile. Back for a third, and possibly final act, Marvel’s beloved motley crew assemble for another candy-coloured galactic romp that carries a darker storyline than fans of the previous chapters may expect. … Read more
Discover the latest projects from LUX Artists‘ talented cinematographers. Ari Wegner ACS has wrapped Road with director Ethan Coen. Kasper Tuxen DFF has wrapped on a Penny commercial directed by Seb Edwards. Rob Hardy ASC BSC is shooting The Book of Clarence with director Jeymes Samuel. Darius Khondji ASC AFC continues to shoot Bong Joon-ho’s … Read more
Filmed entirely with IMAX-certified RED cameras, The Suicide Squad is the explosive return to action of DC Comics’ Super-Villain characters. A completely standalone feature, Warner Bros. Pictures release The Suicide Squad is envisaged by writer-director James Gunn and inspired by the classic 1967 war movie The Dirty Dozen, among others. “The way that movie is shot is the way I’ve … Read more
Shining a Light On… Gaffers ‘R’ Us / Shawn White Shining a Light On… Gaffers ‘R’ Us / Shawn White BY: David Wood Fact file Age: 46 Born: London Lives: Bledlow Ridge, Bucks Education: Beaconsfield Secondary, High Wycombe College (City & Guilds Electrical Engineer) Hobbies/Passions: Family, travel, watching sporting events Selected Filmography (so far): Maleficent … Read more
Steady-on! Innovator / Dave Freeth & Paul Legall / Stabileye Steady-on! Innovator / Dave Freeth & Paul Legall / Stabileye BY: Michael Burns In the world of grip equipment, the Stabileye could one day be king. The remotely-operated, miniature stabilised head, which weighs around 3kg, and can easily be carried in hand, has seen action … Read more
Recently, Ron Prince, editor of British Cinematographer magazine, sat down for an in-depth conversation with Henry Braham BSC to discuss the British cinematographer’s work on the movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. The one-hour event, organised by the BSC and sponsored by RED, can be watched and enjoyed in full below. To read more, don’t … Read more
Creating the old and the new Across The Pond / Mark London Williams Creating the old and the new Across The Pond / Mark London Williams “The things of which Baldwin spoke were not as much in the past as they clearly have resonance in the present.” That was cinematographer Henry Adebonojo talking to us … Read more
Modern marvel Henry Braham BSC / Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.2 Modern marvel Henry Braham BSC / Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.2 BY: Ron Prince Shot by dazzling shot, line by irreverent line, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 is a witty, action-packed and spectacular follow-up to 2014’s Guardians Of The Galaxy. Becoming the fifteenth … Read more
Visit RED at Cine Gear Expo Come see RED during this year’s Cine Gear Expo, taking place at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on June 2nd and 3rd. Stop by booth S301, located in Stage 2, to interact with RED’s line of professional cameras. Registration is free through May 27th. Register here Exclusive Pricing For RED Camera Owners … Read more
June 1, 2017 kicks off a busy schedule for Cine Gear Expo at Paramount Studios. The 4-day, action-packed event ramps up with a day of screenings in the Sherry Lansing Theatre followed by two days of the highly anticipated Equipment Exhibition. The weekend will once again include expert panel discussions on top feature films and … Read more
Jungle VIP Henry Braham BSC / The Legend Of Tarzan Jungle VIP Henry Braham BSC / The Legend Of Tarzan BY: Ron Prince A decade after Tarzan left Africa to live in Victorian England as John Clayton III with his wife Jane, the couple are lured back to the Congo under false pretences by Leon Rom. A … Read more