At its May virtual meeting, SMPTE Hollywood will host a panel of post-production leaders for a lively discussion on the industry’s future through covid 19 and beyond. The free event is slated for Thursday, May 27th at 6:30 p.m. PDT on Zoom. The past year has challenged the post-production industry in many ways. As... »
Motion Impossible is pleased to announce Ben Dair has joined the team as Chief Product Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the Media and Entertainment Technology space, Ben has previous experience working for renowned industry names such as Quantel, Avid, Autodesk, Harris, Technicolor, Snell Advanced Media, Grass Valley, Ncam Technology, and Vizrt.... »
At its May Board meeting, the Cinema Audio Society (CAS) certified the results of the recent Board of Directors vote. CAS President Karol Urban announced the certification and commented, “We are fortunate as an organization to have volunteer board members who respond to challenges with a renewed sense of service and a commitment to the... »
Wooden Camera is introducing a full range of kits and accessories for the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, which is now available here. Designed especially to accommodate the new camera, the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro Camera Cage features a next-gen design and is available along with a new Top Handle... »
PlayBox Neo announces the completion of a broadcast playout system for a globally active evangelical TV channel based in Lagos, Nigeria. The system was chosen and integrated by E & E Solutions which operates from administrative headquarters in Abuja and technical facilities in Lagos. “PlayBox Neo’s channel-in-a-box approach proved ideal for this project,” comments... »
Colorist Élodie Ichter has joined the roster at Picture Shop, a Streamland Media company providing award-winning post-production services. Ichter, who recently collaborated with cinematographer Joshua James Richardson on Oscar®-winning Best Picture Nomadland for Searchlight Pictures, will focus on picture finishing for both features and episodic content. “We are delighted to welcome Élodie to the... »
For cinematographer Isaac Vila, the choice of lenses is the most important decision of all when planning a feature film. For his latest project, Netflix’s Below Zero, which has quickly become a breakout hit globally, he chose Cooke S7/i Full Frame lenses, creating the perfect atmosphere for this action thriller. The Spanish Netflix Original... »
The Post New York Alliance’s (PNYA) Green Committee is hosting an online movie night to discuss Kiss the Ground, a new Netflix documentary, narrated by Woody Harrelson, about “regenerative agriculture,” a scientifically viable solution to the climate crisis. The event will feature guest speaker Renee Crowley, deputy director of The Lower Eastside Ecology Center.... »
SMPTE has opened up registrations for its upcoming virtual course titled Color-Managed Workflows. The course, at its most basic level, is a comprehensive study of color-management techniques for digital motion picture productions. It will be taught by world-renowned color scientist, Dado Valentic. Like all SMPTE courses, Color-Managed Workflows is offered virtually to allow access to students... »
Cinema lens manufacturer Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH expands their reach with technology veteran Seth Emmons. As Director of Communications, Seth Emmons will use his 15+ years of industry marketing and creative experience, including five years previously with Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, to strengthen and grow the brand’s connection to the production community. Based in Los... »
