CASA is currently consulting on new draft rules for drones
The proposed new rules are basically for professional and commercial operators but we want comment from all parts of the Australian community to ensure they are clearly articulated and will work in practice as they are intended. CASA is seeking public feedback on new draft rules for commercial or professional drone operations. The new rules […]
International Cinematographers Guild IATSE Local 600 Presentation to the ICS at the ASC Clubhouse
Steven Poster, ASC, President, International Cinematographers Guild IATSE Local 600 Presentation to the ICS at the ASC Clubhouse on 2018-06-07 As many of you may already know, the International Cinematographers Guild IATSE Local 600 is the labor union that represents directors of photography, camera crews, still photographers and publicists on all union productions in the […]
Changes to the Working With Children Check
There have been some changes to the laws around the Working With Children Check (WWCC) that are important for anyone who works or volunteers with kids, and their employers. An authority to employ children is different from the WWCC. It is important for your business to understand the WWCC and what you need to do […]
ARRI RENTALS
ARRI ALEXA 65 CAMERA SYSTEM GAINS WIDE POPULARITY AND NEW FUNCTIONALITY (IBC 2015, Amsterdam) – Top cinematographers are taking advantage of the ALEXA 65’s exceptional image quality for major feature films, while updates are announced that will extend the capabilities and appeal of the system still further. Offering a complete large-format solution for high-end motion […]
ARRI REVEALS NEW TOOLS AND FEATURES FOR THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM
NEW TOOLS AND FEATURES FOR THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM (IBC 2015, Amsterdam) – The Electronic Control System (ECS) is a complete, modular toolset for wireless remote control not just of ARRI cameras and lenses, but literally any camera and any lens. Alongside free software update packets (SUPs) for the Wireless Compact Unit WCU-4 and Universal Motor Controller UMC-4, […]
4K OPTICS DEFINED DURING FIRST-EVER FUJIFILM 4K DAY
FUJINON 4K OPTICS DEFINED SYDNEY, 27 August 2015 – It was standing room only at the recent FUJIFILM 4K Day held at the Digital Motion Picture Centre (DMPC) earlier this month, with attendees eager to discover what makes a 4K lens truly 4K. The crowd – a cross section of DPs, engineers, company executives, TV […]
POWER RANGERS USE ARRI AMIRA CAMERAS Power Rangers – Dino Charge shot in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, 19 August 2015 – Power Rangers, the iconic TV show about a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil recently wrapped production in Auckland. Power Rangers – Dino Charge, the 23rd series of the show, exclusively used ARRI AMIRA cameras for the entire shoot. Here the two […]
Tomorrowland ~ Sony F55 & F65
The rewarding experience of working with the F65 and F55 – as described by Tomorrowland Cinematographer, Claudio Miranda, ASC. Interviewed by Jon Fauer, ASC. “Tomorrowland” ~ brought to life with Sony F65 and F55 Sydney, 28th May, 2015: John Fauer, ASC recently interviewed Claudio Miranda, ASC, about his latest project “Tomorrowland”, a Walt Disney Pictures production […]
2015 NAB: ARRI ANNOUNCES A NEW SUPER-WIDE ANAMORPHIC ZOOM
NAB 2015, Las Vegas – The new ARRI Anamorphic Ultra Wide Zoom AUWZ 19-36/T4.2 is a unique lens that perfectly complements the ARRI/ZEISS Master Anamorphic lenses by extending the range to cover extreme wide-angle focal lengths between 19 mm and 36 mm, without any sacrifice in image quality. Possibilities for wide-angle compositions when shooting anamorphic […]
Sony Showcases High Dynamic Range
Sony Showcases High Dynamic Range Enhancing the production of high-quality, sharp and detailed content LAS VEGAS, 12 April 2015 – Sony’s exhibition at NAB 2015 features demonstrations of High Dynamic Range technologies and workflows, which open up new possibilities for creative expression and viewing experiences. Sony will showcase comparisons between High Dynamic Range and Standard Dynamic […]