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* CINE GEAR FILM SERIES COMPETITION SCREENINGS, MAY 1 * CINE GEAR EXPO AT PARAMOUNT STUDIOS, JUNE 1-3, 2012 * NOT TO MISS AT CINE GEAR 2012: 1- FRIDAY, JUNE 1 AT 6:00PM JANUSZ KAMINSKI ON PHEDON PAPAMICHAEL, PARAMOUNT THEATER. 2- AT 7:00PM SONY F65 FOR EPISODIC TV, PARAMOUNT THEATER. 3- AT 5:30PM SOC, SOCIETY OF CAMERA OPERATORS. FAVORITE SHOT, SCREENING ROOM #5. 4- AT 6:15PM ACE, AMERICAN CINEMA EDITORS WORKSHOP, SHERRY LANSING THEATER. * ON SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND. 1- AT 11:30AM SONYF65 FOR FEATURES AND TV SPOTS, PARAMOUNT THEATER. 2- AT 2:00PM STATE OF THE ART PREVIS, PARAMOUNT THEATER. 3- AT 1:00PM DIALOGUE WITH ASC, SHERRY LANSING THEATER. 4- AT 4:00PM VILMOS ZSIGMOND AND YURI NEYMAN CINEMATOGRAPHY IN VIDEO GAMES, SHERRY LANSING. 5- AT 2:15PM TECHNICOLOR. RETURNING CREATIVE CONTROL TO THE D.P, SCREENING ROOM #5. 6- AT 3:00PM THE ART OF SEEING LIGHT AND DARK ON CINEMATOGRAPHY, GOWER THEATER. * FESTIVAL DE CANNES 2012, HAS COME TO A TRIUMPHANT CLOSE * AMOUR BY MICHAEL HANEKE WON PALME D'OR * REALITY BY MATTEO GARRONE WON GRAND PRIX * POST TENEBRAS LUX BY CARLOS REYGADAS WON BEST DIRECTOR * BEYOND THE HILLS BY CHRISTIAN MUNGIU WON BEST SCREENPLAY * KEN LOACH'S ANGELS SHARE WON JURY PRIZE * BEAST OF SOUTHERN WILD BY BENH ZETLIN WON CAMERA D'OR * DESPUES DE LUCIA BY MICHEL FRANCO WON UN CERTAIN REGARD *

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Welcome to FILMCASTLive! the webcast and videoblog dedicated to the craft of Cinematography and Motion Picture Camera Operation.

FILMCAST Live! is your source for the latest news, interviews and reviews about the motion picture industry.

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THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS

The American Society of Cinematographers is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing the art of filmmaking. Since its charter in 1919, the ASC has been committed to educating aspiring filmmakers and others about the art and craft of cinematography; it accomplishes this by publishing the internationally renowned magazine American Cinematographer and the venerable American Cinematographer Manual, through seminars at schools and industry events, and via one-on-one mentoring. ASC members volunteer their time for such activities.

INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHERS GUILD

The International Cinematographers Guild represents the most talented camera professionals in the world. The technicians and artisans in our union are the creators of the visual images on the big screen, the television screen and - as we move into the 21st century - our computer screen. That's why we're so excited about offering this site to our members, everyone in our industry and to people everywhere who want to know more about what we do. International Cinematographers Guild members - Directors of Photography, Camera Operators and Assistants, Computer Graphics Specialists, Visual Effects Supervisors, Still Photographers and more - are part of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHY

SUMMER CHILDREN @ SLAMDANCE 2011

Summer Children

A Special Screening At Slamdance 2011 last Monday 24. An early work from the American New Wave movement, Summer Children is a time capsule of the culture of the ‘60s.

A view into the duality of human perception as the sunlight of day obscures the drama illuminated in the shadows of night. West (Stuart Anderson), a handsome young man born to a wealthy yet absent family, falls in love with the ethereal Diana (Valora Noland).

Their innocence was forever lost as the Summer Children became tangled in seduction, deception and betrayal resulting in tragedy.

A 1965 American New Wave Black and White film - ensemble cast/coming of age romantic drama set against backdrop of Catalina Island. Visually intoxicating, photographed in a 1960s European-style by Academy Award® winning cinematographer, Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC and fully restored from the negatives and optical tracks in 2010.

KODAK CINEMATOGRAPHER'S FIELD GUIDE (pdf)

TRICKS OF THE TRADE FROM THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS

Roger Deakins, BSC, ASC

'Gag' lights form an ever increasing part of the package which follows me from film to film. At least one new variation is added on each production and The Big Lebowski was no exception.

Imagine a scene between three characters in a large darkened room where one character sits in a wheelchair facing the only source of light--a small fire in an equally small fireplace. All the coverage of this character would include the fire.

For a sense of naturalism, I needed to hide my own lighting units within a very small space to one side or another of the real fire, depending on the camera position. I needed a physically flat light source which would also project its light into the room. Even a Tota light was too big and unwieldy.

My new gags (I made three of these) consist of six double end 2K bulbs mounted on an 8" x 14" piece of aluminum--simply blonde bulbs and holders which together with the cabling have a depth of less than 2".

The units were hidden next to the real fire, flush against the side of the chimney. Each pair of bulbs were patched through a flicker generator and dimmed down to about 50 volts to simulate the correct color of firelight.

The new gags will stay on the truck from now on--ready for the next small fireplace. But I am sure they could well be brought out to solve some other, very different, problem.

Wratten-Conversion Filters for Color Films

These filters are intended for use
whenever significant changes in
the color temperature of the
illumination are required (for
example, daylight to artificial light).
The filter may be positioned
between the light source and other
elements of the system or over the
camera lens.
*These values are approximate.
Check critical work accurately,
especially ifyou use more than
one filter.

WRATTEN FILTER
Filter Exposure Increase Conversion
Color Number In Stops in Degrees K
80A 2 3200 to 5500
Blue
80B 1 2/3 3400 to 5500
80C 1 3800 to 5500
80D 1/3 4200 to 5500
85C 1/3 5500 to 3800
85 2/3 5500 to 3400
85N3 1 2/3 5500 to 3400
Amber
85N6 2 2/3 5500 to 3400
85N9 3 2/3 5500 to 3400
85B 2/3 5500 to 3200
85BN3 1 2/3 5500 to 3200
85BN6 2 2/3 5500 to 3200

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2012 SOC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Clint Eastwood to be Honored by Society of Camera Operators Lifetime Achievement Awards.

The premier Governors Award for Lifetime Achievement is to be presented to Clint Eastwood.

The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement as Camera Operator is Paul Babin, SOC. Beginning his credited work as a camera operator in 1987 Babin has operated on motion picture projects from blockbuster box office hits to hit television shows. Babin is known for Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Magnolia and The Soloist.

The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement as Camera Technician is Zoran Veselic. Beginning in 1979 Veselic has been the A Camera Technician of many major blockbuster feature films. Veselic is known for Moneyball, The Muppets, Men in Black, Spider-Man and Up in the Air.

The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement as Mobile Camera Platform Operator is Dolly Grip Harry Rez. Starting with credited work in 1973 Rez has a resume filled with feature films and television programs that have been major successes. Rez is known for Doogie Howser, M.D., Providence and Nashville.

The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement as Motion Picture Stills Photographer is Andrew E. Cooper, SMPSP. Starting with credited work in 1984 Cooper has built a portfolio of some of the industry's most iconic images. Cooper is known for The Departed, Braveheart and War Horse.

The SOC will be presenting a Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Service to the Motion Picture Industry to Sol Negrin, ASC. Negrin has been a long time leader of the IATSE Local 600, a film school professor, Director of Photography and great supporter of the work of the SOC. He is known for his work on Kojak, The Patty Duke Show and Coming to America.

The award for “Historical Shot" will be presented to George Richmond for his work on the hand held shot titled The Siege of Bexhill in “Children of Men."

The finalist nominees in the Camera Operator of the Year contest are:

Feature Film

P. Scott Sakamoto, SOC—"The Descendants"
Stephen Campanelli, SOC—"J. Edgar"
Mitch Dubin, SOC—"War Horse"
Will Arnot, SOC—"The Help"
Peter Rosenfeld, SOC—"Cowboys and Aliens"

Television

Simon Jayes, SOC—"True Blood"
Andrew Mitchell, SOC—"Glee"
Gregory P. Collier, SOC—"Bones"
Chris Tufty, SOC—"The Closer"
Greyson Austin, SOC—"Memphis Beat

The SOC 2012 Technical Achievement Awards are being presented to:

1. “Thales Angenieux" for the “Optimo family of hand-held zoom lenses: 15-40, 28-76, 45-120."

2. The Grip Trix Tracker XL Electric Camera Motorized Camera Platform by Local 80 Key Grip Herb Ault.

The Society of Camera Operators began in 1979 as the Society of Operating Cameramen (SOC)—an organization dedicated to the advancement of the art and creative contributions of the Camera Operator in the Motion Picture and Television Industries.

Our member-based Lifetime Achievement Award nominations highlight the careers of the best in the industry. These artists of the camera crew receive a golden CAMMY as a token of our admiration.

Technical Achievement Awards are presented to the corporate community for their contributions to the advancement of equipment and techniques vital to the work of Camera Operators. The Awards Ceremony will be held on February 19th, 2012.