WATCH THE SKIES Aerial cinematography is booming as filmmakers leverage advanced drone and helicopter technology to create dynamic, breathtaking visuals for major productions. Aerial cinematography took a dive last year, along with the rest of the industry, but the skies…
FOREVER YOUNG Freddie Young OBE BSC’s lens has woven cinematic epics resonating through generations, spanning from Lawrence of Arabia to Doctor Zhivago, amidst the tumult of two world wars . Fascinated by films as a child, Freddie Young OBE BSC went…
THE MOVING IMAGE Cinematographer Rick Joaquim SASC loved the challenge of shooting the short film Stay Calm, set entirely in the back of an ambulance. Stay Calm is a 20-minute, edge-of-the-seat thriller, set entirely in the back of an ambulance…
STRENGTH IN COLLABORATION Co-directors Ren and Samuel Perry-Falvey continue their stellar collaboration which already produced the Camerimage-selected music video for “Hi Ren” at last year’s festival. Having lensed the music video for “Hi Ren” in 2022, Samuel Perry-Falvey returns to…
SHOT OF A LIFETIME Academy Award winner and BSC founding member Guy Green OBE BSC found success as both a cinematographer and director. Born in Frome, Somerset, in 1913, one of Guy Green’s first jobs was assistant projectionist on a…
RIDING THE WAVE Find out how Channel 4’s Big Mood depicts the flip from “up to down” experienced by its bipolar main character through the lens of cinematographer Daniel Stafford-Clark. Big Mood is my favourite kind of comedy; one with…
A little over a year ago, I got a message from my agent. It read simply: “Are you ready to be really excited?” What she was about to offer was the opportunity to work on an entire season for Paramount+…
LIFETIME BEHIND THE LENS Anthony B. Richmond ASC BSC has over 90 credits to his name in a career defined by a longstanding association with DP-turned-director Nicolas Roeg. Nowadays, the 2024 BSC Lifetime Award winner is giving back to the…
KEEPING THE STORY MOVING From sliders to SnorriCams, Steadicams and stabilisers, grip is so much more than just a support for the camera; it’s a way to make the lens dance in step with the story. Cinematographers today have a…
Behind the screen: navigating downturn VFX experts highlight investments in training and advocate for diversifying content creation to ensure industry longevity. During industry downturns, focus naturally narrows with the expectation of eventual recovery. However, this outlook predominantly favours established professionals,…
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