Digital may dominate modern filmmaking, but film remains in demand. The GBCT’s Film Refresher Workshop ensured camera crews could sharpen analogue skills and learn from experienced industry professionals. Digital cinematography was first introduced in the late 1970s. Within a decade,…
Balancing demanding production schedules with family life can be difficult for film and television professionals. Does job sharing offer a solution? ReelTime Media was set up by Michelle Reynolds and Rowan Aust, two friends who share a background as television…
Strengthening governance, running workshops, connecting members, hosting events, sharing resources, celebrating achievements and honouring Tim Potter’s legacy, the GBCT thrived over the year. The GBCT has had a busy 2025, building on the foundations COO Lorraine Luke laid in her first year.…
AI, robotic cameras and digital shifts are redefining filmmaking. It’s time to explore whether all crews will adapt, survive or be sidelined in this bold new era of the media industry. This year’s Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS) featured…
Scotland’s first GBCT Steadicam course gave trainees the chance to develop practical skills through hands-on training with top industry professionals. The GBCT and Tiffen ran Scotland’s first Steadicam workshop in January, supported by ScreenSkills and NoDrama’s James Jones. Tutors Gareth…
Agents for change Although there is still some way to go to create a truly inclusive industry, there are many associations, initiatives and schemes making strides towards a more diverse filmmaking community. In part one of this special feature, we…
Ten industry professionals were invited to hone their knowledge of the Cine Reflect Lighting System (CRLS) in the latest successful GBCT workshop, held on 17 August in partnership with The Light Bridge. Supported by partners including British Cinematographer magazine, the…
A new training course offers an opportunity to learn quickly and thoroughly what camera remote heads and motorised track systems KFX Technology manufactures. The GBCT training event is supported by British Cinematographer. KFX is known for simplicity, reliability, and usability…
AWARDS WITH A DIFFERENCE The industry awards ceremonies of BAFTA and the Academy Awards are now soon to be with us, yet this year they will be slightly later, and the main contenders will perhaps look somewhat different to years…
Back in 2019, VMI managing director, Barry Bassett, contacted the TV industry body ScreenSkills to investigate whether it might be possible to set up a formal apprenticeship standard for UK camera rental companies. The idea was that this programme would…
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