Production & Post-Production

Saving White Bird

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:49 -- Nick Dager

Up to the moment the cameras rolled, cinematographer Matthias Königswieser, AAC wasn’t sure White Bird: A Wonder Story would actually happen. Production of the feature film began in Prague in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, when most of Europe was on lockdown. Transporting crew, talent, and equipment required herculean effort and contingency planning, and if key personnel or talent tested positive for covid, the entire schedule could be upended, or the production could be shut down. Lay on top of those difficulties a cold, mucky winter, and you have a recipe for what could have been a disaster.

Carbonara to Receive SMPTE 2024 Presidential Proclamation

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:29 -- Nick Dager

Baylor University’s Corey P. Carbonara, Ph.D., professor of film and digital media, master teacher and an innovator in advancing new frontiers in media production technology, has been selected as one of seven recipients of the 2024 Presidential Proclamation from SMPTE, the society of media professionals, technologists and engineers. Established in 1982, the award recognizes individuals of established and outstanding status and reputation in the motion picture and television industries worldwide.

Orbital Studios, Sisu Cinema Robotics Partnering on Research and Development

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:24 -- Nick Dager

Orbital Studios, a leader in virtual production, has announced a new research and development partnership with Sisu Cinema Robotics, known for its industry-leading motion control robotics. This collaboration will focus on how advanced robotics are integrated with virtual production technologies, aiming to streamline workflows and accelerate on-set operations

11 Dollar Bill Celebrates its Eleventh Anniversary

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:21 -- Nick Dager

To mark its landmark eleventh anniversary this month, 11 Dollar Bill continues to expand a business model that has enabled it to successfully serve a national client base of top agencies and brands from boutique studios in Chicago, Boulder and North Carolina. In its latest moves, the company, which provides design, editing, visual effects and finishing services, has relocated its North Carlina office from Raleigh to a modular studio in Durham and added senior editors Ian Ogden and Stephen Berger to its creative team.

Making a Classic New York Comedy

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 11:38 -- Nick Dager

Directed by Pamela Adlon, Babes is a heartfelt, contemporary comedy set in New York City. At its core, the movie is about the deep love and strong friendship between Eden (played by co-writer and producer Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau). The feature blends humor with deep emotional resonance as the two friends navigate family life and motherhood. With its timeless visual style, the film captures the charm of classic cinema while grounding its narrative in the present day. The project's distinct look was crafted through the close collaboration of cinematographer Jeffrey Kim and Light Iron colorist Keith Jenson.

SFIFF to Present Actor Bryan Cranston its Lifetime Achievement Award

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 11:22 -- Nick Dager

The Santa Fe International Film Festival has announced that renowned, award-winning actor Bryan Cranston will be honored with its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award on October 19, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In addition, the festival announced it will open with Netflix’s The Piano Lesson directed and co-written by Malcolm Washington and close with Disney’s Out of My Mind directed by Amber Sealey. The festival will take place October 16-20.

Submissions Now Open for SOC Camera Operator of the Year, Technical Achievement Awards

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 12:15 -- Nick Dager

The Society of Camera Operators has announced that submissions for the Camera Operator of the Year and Technical Achievement Awards are now open. The awards will be presented during the SOC Lifetime Achievement Awards weekend on February 15, 2025, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.

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