Words from Jamie Harcourt ACO Assoc BSC: “As chronicled in Phil Meheux and James Friend’s wonderful BSC book “Preserving the Vision”, Robin had a fantastic career as a camera assistant, sometimes working with the likes of aerial cameraman Johnny Jordan on projects including The Battle of Britain and Catch 22 (during which tragically Johnny Jordan … Read more
Lead image: Kevin Brari and 1st AC Lukas Fahnert shooting Lost in Time. (Photo: Steffen Schmitz) LENSES WITH CHARACTER Unusual bokeh, interesting flares, aberrations at the edges of frame – these are some of the artefacts which lens manufacturers once strove to suppress, but which are now prized by filmmakers seeking a unique look. Five … Read more
Following In The Footsteps Clapperboard / Jamie Harcourt ACO GBCT Associate BSC Following In The Footsteps Clapperboard / Jamie Harcourt ACO GBCT Associate BSC BY: David A. Ellis Camera operator and DP Jamie Harcourt ACO GBCT Associate BSC is the son of the late David Harcourt, a well-liked and much-respected camera operator, who worked with … Read more
Classical Composer Clapperboard / Robin Browne Honorary member BSC BY: David A. Ellis Cinematographer Robin Browne was born in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire in November 1941, moving to the London area in 1952. He was always interested in photography and whilst at his school in Highgate he ran the photographic society and volunteered to snap school events. … Read more