”A Cinematographer’s Life Beyond The Shadows” is an upcoming book by DP Roy H Wagner ASC.
Named by Kodak as among the “100 Top Cinematographers in the World,” Roy H. Wagner has produced some of the most striking and unique photography on American film and TV screens of the past forty years.
Mentored by legendary cinematographers of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Wagner has brought both a studio craftsman ethic and maverick artistic sensibility to his work that includes A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Beauty and the Beast, Quantum Leap and House.
Together with co-author Wayne Byrne, Wagner takes the reader on a candid journey from his small-town roots in the Midwest to the soundstages of Hollywood and into his professional collaborations with industry figures such as John Badham, Richard Franklin, Seymour Friedman, Bill Froehlich, Peter O’Fallon, William Fraker, Diane Keaton, Dennis Maguire, Harry Stradling, Patrick Swayze, Kevin Tenney and many others. $29.00
KODAK FILM AWARDS 2025
Kodak honored acclaimed motion picture artists who chose film to tell their stories with the 7th Annual KODAK Film Awards. This year's honorees included:
ED LACHMAN, ASC Kodak Career Achievement Award
GIA COPPOLA, Auteur Award
LOL CRAWLEY BSC, Lumiere Award, BAFTA & Oscar Winner
GREG KWEDAR, Vanguard Award
RAMEZ SILYAN, Music Film Director Award
Shoot Film. Stand Out. #KodakFilmAwards
WHAT’S NEW AT SONY ELECTRONICS IN NABSHOW 2025
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The BRC-AM7 4K PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera with AI-enabled Auto Framing and Tracking, which was announced at NAB 2024, is now available. New Version 2 firmware, planned for summer 2025, adds multi-person framing, face registration, enhanced tracking range, lead room effect, and it adds compatibility with the CNA-2 for remote productions. The addition of the Version 2 software will ensure a common feature set and operational style with the ILME-FR7 Full frame camera. Planned for early summer 2025, both the BRC-AM7 and FR7 will add compatibility with Sony’s latest Camera Remote Toolkit for remote camera operation and settings adjustments.
The recently announced VENICE Extension System Mini adds flexibility to Sony’s flagship VENICE 2 full-frame digital cinema camera, enabling the camera’s sensor to be separated and extended from the camera body via a thin, detachable cable. It is approximately 70 percent smaller than the previous extension system, for use in small and challenging locations. When using two units side-by-side, stereoscopic clips can be captured naturally for Spatial Content Creation and VFX background capture. The system is planned to be available in summer 2025.
A Version 2 firmware update for the BURANO full-frame cinema camera will include new recording formats for faster sensor performance, led by a 3.8K Full Frame crop up to 120 fps and a 1.9K Super 35 mode that can capture up to 240 fps. Further additions include standardized SDI video output for monitoring across X-OCN and XAVC, as well as an improved on-screen display, enhanced image output, additional exposure tools, broader auto focus capabilities, and live event and multi-camera functionality.
As virtual production gains market adoption, Sony is at the forefront with an inclusive suite of virtual production offerings that support Spatial Content Creation. At NAB Show 2025, the company is introducing the OCELLUS (ASR-CT1) camera tracking system, a marker-free tracking system that can be used both indoors and outdoors. This innovative new solution is camera agnostic and uses four out of five image sensors on a sensor unit to track feature points on video signals. The OCELLUS is ideal for use in both broadcast applications such as news, sports and weather, as well as cinematic applications. The camera tracking system is expected to be available in fall 2025.
FUJINON PREMISTA 28-100 T2.9 AT BAND PRO
These panels are not to be missed. The expertly conducted panels are full of information and hands on insights of traditional cinematography techniques and new applied technology to capture, process and deliver compelling award winning images to any narrative.
Oliver Bokelberg, ASC
Adam Bricker, ASC
Alice Brooks, ASC
Rodney Charters, ASC
Richard Crudo, ASC
Steven Fierberg, ASC
Michael Goi, ASC
Shelly Johnson, ASC
Craig Kief, ASC
Guillermo Navarro,ASC
David Stump, ASC
Salvatore Totino, ASC
Roy H. Wagner, ASC
Mark Weingartner, ASC
April 6, Sunday
2:00 PM – Roberto Schaefer, ASC | W224-W225
Writing with Light: The Evolving Craft of Cinematography
4:00 PM – Guillermo Navarro, ASC | The Kino-Flo Booth (N1059)
Interview moderated by ASC President, Shelly Johnson, ASC
4:00 PM – Craig Kief, ASC | Vū Las Vegas - 901 Grier Drive Las Vegas, NV 89119
APEX 2025: The Aputure Experience You Still Need to Use Lights in a Volume!
(Interview co-moderated by Richard Crudo, ASC & Andrew Fish, American Cinematographer Managing Editor)
April 7, Monday
11:00 AM – Craig Kief, ASC | N1449 CineCentral Lab 1
11:30 AM – Adam Bricker, ASC | ASC/AC Booth (N1272)
Interview moderated by Richard Crudo, ASC & Shelly Johnson, ASC
1:00 PM – Shelly Johnson, ASC | SONY Booth (N260MLR)
1:30 PM – Craig Kief, ASC | Studio-B&H Booth (N2427)
Cinematic Immersive Car Process Workflow - Creating Photorealistic Car Process Shots with LED Volume & Image-Based Lighting
2:45 PM – Michael Goi, ASC & David Stump, ASC | S219
PANEL: Generative AI and the Cinematographer
3:00 PM – Oliver Bokelberg, ASC | ASC/AC Booth (N1272)
Interview moderated by Richard Crudo, ASC & Shelly Johnson, ASC
April 8, Tuesday
11:00 AM – Craig Kief, ASC | ASC/AC Booth (N1272)
Interview moderated by Richard Crudo, ASC & Shelly Johnson, ASC
11:30 AM - Roy Wagner, ASC | ASC/AC Booth (N1272)
Interview moderated by Michael Goi, ASC & Richard Crudo, ASC
1:00 PM – Michael Goi, ASC | ASC/AC Booth (N1272)
Interview moderated by Richard Crudo, ASC & Shelly Johnson, ASC
1:30 PM – Craig Kief, ASC | Studio-B&H Booth (N2427)
Cinematic Immersive Car Process Workflow - Creating Photorealistic Car Process Shots with LED Volume & Image-Based Lighting
3:00 PM – Roberto Schaefer, ASC | ASC/AC Booth (N1272)
Interview moderated by Richard Crudo, ASC & Shelly Johnson, ASC
3:00 PM – Noah Kadner, American Cinematographer
Virtual Production Editor | W219
Revolutionizing Live: The Tech and Innovation Powering the Future of Live Broadcast, Media & Events
4:00 PM – David Stump, ASC at S219
April 9, Wednesday
10:45 AM – David Stump, ASC at S225
Mastering Metadata for XR Productions
PANAVISION LATEST
ARRI presents ALEXA 35 to the world. This keynote presentation, broadcast on the day of the camera’s launch, gives an overview of the extraordinary advances it brings to the industry.
Christoph Stahl, grandson of ARRI co-founder Robert Richter, positions ALEXA 35 within ARRI’s proud and rich history; Managing Director Stephan Schenk reflects on 12 years of the ALEXA journey; Senior Product Manager Marc Shipman-Mueller introduces the ALEXA 35 in detail; and Product Marketing Manager Sean Dooley runs through power options, electronic accessories, and the new mechanical support system.
Learn more about ALEXA 35 on ARRI website: arri.link/ALEXA35
Hear from Hugo Gaggioni the latest developments of Sony Cinema Line cameras at NABShow 2022.
75th FESTIVAL DE CANNES WINNERS' LIST
Feature Films
Palme d'or
TRIANGLE OF SADNESS directed by Ruben ÖSTLUND
Grand Prix (jointly awarded)
CLOSE directed by Lukas DHONT STARS AT NOON directed by Claire DENIS
Award for Best Director
PARK Chan-Wook for HEOJIL KYOLSHIM (DECISION TO LEAVE)
Award for Best Screenplay
Tarik SALEH for WALAD MIN AL JANNA (BOY FROM HEAVEN)
Jury Prize (jointly awarded)
EO directed by Jerzy SKOLIMOWSKI LE OTTO MONTAGNE (THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS) directed by Charlotte VANDERMEERSCH & Felix VAN GROENINGEN
75th anniversary Prize
TORI ET LOKITA (TORI AND LOKITA) directed by Jean-Pierre & Luc DARDENNE
Award for Best Actress
Zar AMIR EBRAHIMI in HOLY SPIDER directed by Ali ABBASI
Award for Best Actor
SONG Kang-ho in BROKER directed by KORE-EDA Hirokazu
Short Films
Palme d'or
HAI BIAN SHENG QI YI ZUO XUAN YA (THE WATER MURMURS) directed by JIANYING CHEN
Special Mention
LORI (MELANCHOLY OF MY MOTHER'S LULLABIES) directed by Abinash Bikram SHAH
Un Certain Regard
Un Certain Regard Prize
LES PIRES (THE WORST ONES) directed by Lise AKOKA & Romane GUERET
Jury Prize
JOYLAND directed by Saim SADIQ
Best Director Prize
Alexandru BELC for METRONOM
Best Performance Prize (jointly awarded)
Vicky KRIEPS in CORSAGE directed by Marie KREUTZER
Adam BESSA in HARKA directed by Lotfy NATHAN
Best Screenplay Prize
MEDITERRANEAN FEVER directed by Maha HAJ
« Coup de cœur » Prize
RODEO directed by Lola QUIVORON
Caméra d'or
WAR PONY directed by Riley KEOUGH and Gina GAMMELL, presented as part of the UN CERTAIN REGARD Official Selection
Special Mention
PLAN 75 directed by HAYAKAWA Chie
La Cinef
First Prize
IL BARBIERE COMPLOTTISTA (A Conspiracy Man) directed by Valerio FERRARA Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, Italie.
Second Prize
DI ER (Somewhere) directed by LI Jiahe. Hebei University of Science and Technology School of Film and Television, Chine.
Joint Third Prize
GLORIOUS REVOLUTION directed by Masha NOVIKOVA London Film School, Royaume Uni.
LES HUMAINS SONT CONS QUAND ILS S’EMPILENT (Humans Are Dumber When Crammed up Together) directed by Laurène FERNANDEZ. La CinéFabrique, France.
Higher Technical Commission (CST)
The CST jury has awarded the CST ARTIST-TECHNICIAN AWARD 2022 to the entire sound crew headed up by Andréas Franck, Bent Holm, Jacob Ilgner and Jonas Rudels for the film TRIANGLE OF SADNESS by Ruben Östlund and the CST Young Film Technician Award to Marion Burger, head set designer for the film UN PETIT FRÈRE (MOTHER AND SON) by Léonor Serraille.
The book features photographs and biographies of all members, past and present, plus a selection of their major credits and awards since the BSC inauguration in January 1949.
The book will be on sale at the EXPO and can also be ordered direct from the BSC office by contacting helen@bscine.com. BSC Member Price: £90.00 Non-Member Price: £100.00 (with all profits going to the Film + TV Charity).
For more information on the creation of the book, read the Visionary profile piece on Phil Méheux BSC from the March issue of British Cinematographer here.
Camera Technology: Optics Winner: Atlas for The Orion Series 25mm anamorphic prime lens./ Camera Technology: Accessories Winner Mo-Sys Engineering for the Cinematic XR Focus. Designer/Inventor: James Uren./ Support Technology Winner: Filmotechnic for the Technoscope F17 and F27. Designer/Inventor: Anatoly Kokush./ Honorable Mention: Cinema Devices for the ZeeGee. Inventor: Charles Papert. Designer: Adam Teichman./ Lighting Technology Winner: Fiilex for the Q10 Color./ Post Production Technology Winner: OWC for the Jellyfish./ Other Winners: Wave Central for the CineVue./ Luminys System Corp for the Luminayre
November 18, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ACADEMY LAUNCHES GLOBAL DIGITAL PRESERVATION FORUM
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the launch of the Academy Digital Preservation Forum (ADPF), a global online gathering place dedicated to exploring the latest issues surrounding digital preservation of motion pictures. An initiative of the Academy’s Science and Technology Council, the forum hosts original content and resources and will serve as an ongoing discussion place for stakeholders and practitioners within the field and those interested in learning more. Visit the forum at academydigitalpreservationforum.org.
“Preserving motion pictures – whether film or digital – is an imperative from both cultural and commercial perspectives,” said Andy Maltz, Senior Vice President, Science and Technology Council. “As long as digital motion picture technologies evolve, there will be a need for collaboration between archivists, technologists and filmmakers. The ADPF provides a foundation for productive communication and problem-solving to ensure future generations can access the movies we enjoy today and those yet to come.”
The ADPF’s mission is to confront challenges facing the digital preservation field, encourage information exchange, and catalyze work towards sustainable solutions. By inspiring active participation from online community members, including Academy members, filmmakers, studio executives, archivists, operations professionals, technologists and other practitioners, the forum aims to reinforce the importance of digital preservation to modern filmmaking and help shape the future of this work.
Resources include workflows, practices, technical standards, educational materials and critical research on digital preservation.
The forum will bring industry experts together to examine the state of digital motion picture preservation. This is the next phase of the Council’s work in this area beginning with the publications of The Digital Dilemma in 2007 and The Digital Dilemma 2 in 2012, the Council’s two groundbreaking reports on the long-term preservation of digital motion picture materials.
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SmallHD introduces its first reference grade monitor, the 1703-P3. The monitor features true 10-bit color processing to deliver over a billion colors. It covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color space, features a 1500:1 contrast ratio and 179° viewing angle, along with SmallHD’s Pagebuilder OS and large toolset.
“It's really all about P3 and color confidence. This monitor offers true reference grade cinema color, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color space, which makes it the perfect monitor for DIT’s on-set and for mastering in post,” says SmallHD co-founder Wes Philips.
The 1703-P3 is designed to serve the color display demands of both on-set and post production color grading professionals. Each 1703-P3 monitor comes pre-calibrated for DCI-P3 mastering, covering 100% DCI-P3 with a Delta E average of 0.5. Users can easily install their own 3D LUT calibration with advanced color management solutions like Light Illusion's, LightSpace CMS, or SpectraCal's CalMAN.
The monitor provides for one HDMI and two SDI inputs, as well as one HDMI and two SDI outputs. The fast and intuitive operating system allows ganging of on-screen tools like HD waveform, vectorscope, false color, focus peaking and 2x zebra bars simultaneously, at the user’s preference. A Dual View function allows the user to monitor two input sources at the same time with a side-by-side view.
The 1703-P3 has a bright 450-nit display that supports any LUT workflow through SmallHD’s ColorFlow 3D LUT Engine. This enables 3D LUT support, allowing previously created colorizing look-up tables to be used on-set. LUTS can be applied via the monitor’s full-size SD slot. This information can also be pushed downstream to other monitors. A LUT altered on-set with 3rd party software, such as LiveGrade, can be viewed on the monitor and/or downstream monitors, and uploaded to an SD card for reference in post.
Ruggedly constructed of milled aluminum, this monitor is built to withstand the demands of production sets. And it conveniently features numerous ¼-inch and 3/8-inch threaded mounting points, as well as a VESA mount and RapidRail accessory mounting system. The 1703-P3 can easily power wireless accessories like Teradek with built-in 2-pin LEMO auxiliary power. For truly wireless operation, it can be powered by optional V-mount and Gold-mount battery packs.
List price for the1703-P3 is $3999, and it is slated to begin shipping late February 2017.
For more information please visit: http://store.smallhd.com/
Panasonic VariCam LT 4K Super35MM Cine Camera
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Underwater VR Coutesy of SMPTE Newswatch
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Laxton is the Spirit Award winner 2017 and Academy Awards and ASC Awards Nominee for the feature film Moonlight, To Teach During April/May 2017 Session at Global Cinematography Institute in Los Angeles.
James Laxton is an American cinematographer working in feature films, television, documentaries, and commercials. He began his career on writer/director Barry Jenkin's first film Medicine for Melancholy (IFC), which he was nominated for a Spirit Award.
SmallHD Premieres Brightest HDR Monitors with LEMO Power
The 503 displays a bright 2200-nits while the 703 displays 2500-nits. These on-camera monitors feature a 10-bit, 1920x1080 IPS LCD optically bonded Gorilla Glass screen with LEMO power.
Plus, both 503 and 703 UltraBrights offer HDR Preview. For more accurate onset exposure adjustment, users may select Camera Input Gamma in the settings menu and individually tweak footage white point and black point via data values in the form of a histogram.
The UltraBright monitors have SDI and HDMI inputs and outputs featuring built-in cross conversion. A Dual View function allows either two SDI or an SDI and an HDMI input to be displayed side-by-side—an advantage for A/B camera set-ups or viewing LOG and DeLOG footage onset.
Like SmallHD’s other monitors, a useful suite of tools is included in the UltraBrights, offering functions including 3D LUT support, HD Waveform and scopes, Focus and Exposure Assists, and PageBuilder OS that allows customizing menus to each camera operator’s individual preference.
Engineered for professional power solutions, the 503 and 703 feature integrated 2-pin 12V LEMO input for powering the monitor and Native mounting solutions for both Anton Bauer Gold/V-mount and Sony L-Series dual battery plates.
SmallHD UltraBrights are now available for pre-ordering in cost-saving Early Adopter Bundles, available until March 31, 2017, with up to $520 savings. For more information visit a dealer or www.smallhd.com.
Band Pro One World Open House 2017 featuring vendors and services under a Venetian Carnival setting.
Oscar winner DoP Claudio Miranda ASC was the guest of honor for his ongoing contributions to the art of cinematography.
