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
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
Creative studio Framestore collaborated once more with director James Gunn for Marvel Studio’s The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. The Academy Award-winning VFX house added festive flair as Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) and the rest of the Guardians embark on a Christmas adventure. Led by VFX Supervisor Alexis Wajsbrot, Framestore’s teams across London, Montreal, Vancouver … 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
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
RED Digital Cinema and director James Gunn recently announced that RED’s 8K Weapon camera is being used to capture incredible images for Marvel’s latest cosmic adventures in Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2. Behind-the-scenes, Codex workflow systems, operated by Santa Monica, London and Atlanta based production services company Shed, are enabling the smooth and speedy … Read more