The shortage of skilled crew amidst a production boom has been well-documented, but a post-pandemic flurry of apprenticeships and training schemes hopes to boost the talent pipeline. Is it enough? It’s something of a miracle that UK film crew enjoys…
Bridging the gap Part of the Mayor’s Academies Programme, the West London Film and Television Skills Hub aims to nurture blossoming creative talent to meet rising demand, as its ambassador, the filmmaker and director Chris Skarratt explains. Every time I…
Get to know the new virtual production roles and departments making an impact in the filmmaking mix. Generally speaking, all the conventional filmmaking roles continue in virtual production, albeit with each job impacted in some form. The DP’s physical production…
Despite being a relatively recent addition to the cinematographer’s toolkit, virtual production technology has already earned a legion of devotees thanks to its expansive filmmaking possibilities. Virtual production (VP) combines virtual, augmented and physical reality with CGI, made possible by…
Universal Pixels (UP) discusses why expert technical delivery is vital to virtual production, and why going virtual is the future of sustainability in film, television and advertising. Although they are by no means an invention of the pandemic, virtual production…
MARS Volume is making premium virtual production facilities accessible to a wide range of productions and leading the way in supporting the future of virtual production filmmaking with the launch of its education offering, MARS Academy. Launched in August 2021…
Discover how iMAG Displays and Treehouse Digital bridged the divide between the events and the film and TV industries by harnessing the power of virtual production technologies. The technology being used in different market sectors today now has more similarities…
MOVING WITH THE MARKET A selection of UK rental houses share perspectives on the ever-evolving sector, from the peak in activity following the production void through to popular gear, training, and encouraging new entrants to the industry. Much as the…
PERFECTING THE WORKFLOW We explore the evolution of the digital imaging technician’s role in helping achieve maximum image quality, the workflow wizardry surrounding it, and their collaboration with cinematographers and other members of the production team. In the early days…
EXPLORING NEW DIMENSIONS Erik Alexander Wilson BSC details how he captured elements of four-part series Landscapers, adopting a new “Portrait Anamorphic” mode approach which saw him shoot with 2x anamorphic lenses for a 16:9 delivery. Whilst trying out ideas to…
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