The cinematographer and director of a new short film, End of Infinity, which explores the idea of having a conversation with a deceased loved one, praise the merits of virtual production. Many of us have had that conversation, whether it…
With virtual production still in its youth, workflows and jargon can vary from project to project. Four specialists reflect on the importance of clear on-set communication for successful collaboration in the volume. If there’s a single imperative that characterises more…
The rise of virtual production has proven a learning curve for both students and lecturers in academia. Get to know the initiatives futureproofing the next generation’s skills set. Bringing new people up to speed on a technology is tough. When…
As ever more virtual production studios open their doors, filmmakers are spoiled for choice by the facilities available in the UK and beyond. But narrowing down the perfect stage for your requirements can be tricky. Lots of people will expect…
As virtual production technology matures, the creative freedom it offers opens a world of possibility for filmmakers. Virtual production, most would agree, not a topic that needs a ground-up introduction anymore. The success of several well-known productions has provoked a…
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…
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…
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,…
HELPING HAND Created by Sony to address the demand for a smaller camera without sacrificing quality, the Rialto Extension System has revolutionised large-format digital filmmaking. The unique design of the Sony VENICE, introduced in 2017, revolutionised high-end digital motion picture…
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…
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