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The Trailer for Wes Anderson's 'Moonrise Kingdom' Looks Very Wes Anderson
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Jan 18, 2012
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The trailer for Wes Anderson's latest film, Moonrise Kingdom, doesn't deviate from the director's distinctive style (and use of Bill Murray). The film, about two pre-teens who fall in love and run away together, is due out later
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With Cameras So Easy to Use, Do We Really Need Training?
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Jan 18, 2012
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British lighting cameraman Graham Reed talks about the importance of training and creativity, and not just afforable equipment, when it comes to working in production. He says, "Young talented artists need guidance from
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How It's Made: ARRI Cine Film Cameras
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Jan 18, 2012
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Check out this 5-minute episode of How It's Made focusing on the assembly of the Arriflex 435 35mm camera. (via The Digital Visual)
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The ASC Nominates 'The Artist,' 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' 'Hugo,' 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,' and 'The Tree of Life'
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Jan 17, 2012
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Guillaume Schiffman, AFC (The Artist), Jeff Cronenweth, ASC (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), Robert Richardson, ASC (Hugo), Hoyte van Hoytema, FSF, NSC (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), and Emmanuel Lubezki, ASC, AMC (The Tree of
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Eye on the Oscars: Cinematographers on Cinematographers
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Jan 12, 2012
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Variety presents a series of essays in which some of the world's top cinematographers talk about their pick for 2011's Best Cinematography. Not surprisingly, The Tree of Life's Emmanuel Lubezki gets three nods as does The Ides of
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Below the Line: Green Valleys, Golden Sunsets and 'War Horse'
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Jan 09, 2012
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The New York Times talks to War Horse cinematographer Janusz Kaminski about achieving the John Ford-inspired look of the film. Says Kaminski, "“Every time we had actors outside, doing the chores, plowing or training
the horse,
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David Newhoff: ARRI Alexa Observations
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Jan 03, 2012
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Filmmaker David Newhoff recently used the ARRI Alexa for the first time to shoot his short film "Gone Elvis." He says of the experience, "As promised, the Alexa has 14 stops of latitude, and our need to film an
actress driving
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Air Provides Techno Soundtrack to Restored Color Print of Méliès' 'A Trip to the Moon'
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Jan 03, 2012
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Everything old is new again thanks to the forward-thinking work of filmmaker George Méliès and electronica band Air. The French band has provided a techno soundtrack to the newly restored colored print of Méliès' 1902 sci-fi
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'These Amazing Shadows:' Q&A with Filmmakers Paul Mariano and Kurt Norton
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Dec 30, 2011
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PBS documentary These Amazing Shadows examines the importance of the National Film Registry and preserving classic films. Say filmmakers Paul Mariano and Kurt Norton, "We want viewers to remember why they love the movies. We hope
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American Society of Cinematographers Reveals 2012 Television Awards Nominees
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Dec 29, 2011
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The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced nominees in three television categories for the 26th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards competition. The awards ceremony will be held here on February 12 at the
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From 'Drive' To 'Melancholia,' Here's Why 2011 Marked a Shift In the History of Cinematography
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Dec 29, 2011
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Filmmaker Jamie Stuart reflects on the year that was in movies, particularly focusing on film vs. digital shooting and projection. He says, "Considering that the vast majority of movie viewing is digital,
including home
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Stepping into the Shadows on 'J. Edgar'
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Dec 28, 2011
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Cinematographer Tom Stern, ASC, AFC talks extensively to American Cinematographer about shooting and lighting Clint Eastwood's noir-esque J. Edgar, Conrad Hall's omnipresent influence and the challenges of filming special effects
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'War Horse' Takes Kaminski to the English Countryside
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Dec 23, 2011
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Oscar-winning director Janusz Kaminski talks to Kodak about his latest collaboration with Steven Spielberg on the period drama War Horse. Says Kaminski, "Steven was very much inspired by John Ford and his movies. And of course,
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AbelCine Goes Hands On with the Sony F65
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Dec 23, 2011
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AbelCine's Andy Shipsides presents a short video with a hands-on overview of the Sony F65. They say, "The F65 offers unparallelled 8k resolution and produces stunning 4k
imagery. We’ve done a lot of testing with it, and found
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Atomos' Jeromy Young & Ian Overliese on Bringing the Ninja and Samurai to the Market
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Dec 21, 2011
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MacVideo interviews Atomos founders Jeromy Young and Ian Overliese about their Ninja and Samurai ProRes recorders, where they discuss how their very small staff came together to produce two of 2011's hottest products. Watch it
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