In This Issue
- Are you aware of the appalling decision by Government that could affect our livelihoods?
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IMAGO Technical Committee Information on Archiving
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This Christmas, and Throughout the Year, Buy Local!
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Free Subscription to Cameraman Magazine for ACS Members
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State & Territory Award Winners Now on Showreelfinder
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Shadowcatchers Christmas - Yo Ho Ho!
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Shadowcatchers Limited Edition Copies Available
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Entries Now Open for the 27th Annual ASC Awards
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ACS Merchandise
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Upcoming Short Courses at AFTRS Open
Are you aware of the appalling decision by Government that could affect our livelihoods?
Click on the various links to read and understand further the new package of measures announced by our Federal Government and Senator Stephen Conroy, the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. These include the introduction of an Australian content requirement for the commercial broadcaster multi-channels, in exchange for extending and making permanent the current 50% rebate on the broadcasters licence fees. This sees him turning his back on the film and television community by giving these rebates to the detriment of local production. When will these politicians understand how these simply bad decisions affects peoples lives? To see the responses from the other Guilds, click on the links:
Contact your local member and let them know this ridiculous ruling must be changed, in order to keep new Australian drama on our screens and to prevent an absolute travesty taking place.
IMAGO Technical Committee Information on Archiving
At the recent IMAGO meeting in Poland, the IMAGO Technical Committee made the following presentations to the assembled delegates. Ernie Clark has uploaded the relevant IMAGO files below to the Resources section of our website for your reading pleasure.
This Christmas, and Throughout the Year, Buy Local!
The ACS has a very staunch group of supporters...our National and State Sponsors. Why not return that support to them and BUY LOCAL? Resist the temptation to purchase elsewhere and look to our own backyard. As I said, BUY LOCAL. Somehow it just seems right.
Free Subscription to Cameraman Magazine for ACS Members
Dear cinematographer, Cameraman Magazine invites you to get a free subscription to the new English edition of the magazine. Cameraman is the leading Spanish magazine on technical cinematography. The Spanish magazine is sold to professionals of the sector since seven years ago, with the exception of the AEC (Spanish Society of Cinematographers), whose members get them for free, courtesy of the magazine. Cameraman launched the new English issue #0 last September, presented at IBC, Amsterdam. As you are a member of a cinematography society affiliated to IMAGO, Cameraman would like to send you the e-Magazine monthly for free. If you would like to read about Spanish and Latin-American cinematography or tests of cinematographic equipment in depth, you just have to fill the next form and you will receive the issue in a few days. Please use the link below to fill the form:
State & Territory Award Winners Now on Showreelfinder
Clips from all of the winning entries at the 2012 ACS State and Territory Awards are now available to view online, thanks to Showreelfinder. To see all the winners in all categories follow the link, from which you can select from each of the state Awards ceremonies:
Shadowcatchers Christmas - Yo Ho Ho!
As a special Christmas treat for ACS members, we are offering a Standard Edition copy along with an ACS Beanie in an ACS gift bag for $66.00. This is an ideal gift for any member, sponsor or supporter. This offer has been extended until December 20th!
Simply go to www.shadowcatchers.com.au to purchase your Christmas copy.
Shadowcatchers Limited Edition Copies Available
As mentioned in last month's November E News, we do have some Limited Edition copies of the book that have become available for sale: 1 x Limited Edition with signature page unsigned.
Very slight damage to bottom right corner of front cover $170.00 1 x Limited Edition signed, numbered #76. Very Damaged. $120. 1x Limited Edition unsigned, unnumbered. Obvious damage to repaired page. Also damage to top & bottom RHS front cover. Reference #2. $120. 1x unsigned Limited Edition with signature page. Very slight damage to front right top corner. Reference #5. $170. Contact either Ron Johanson ACS or David Lewis ACS to secure one of these copies. Prices include GST. Postage is additional. president@austcine.org.au / dlewis@cinematographer.net.au
Entries Now Open for the 27th Annual ASC Awards
Entries are now open for the 27th Annual ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography During 2012. These prestigious Awards are open to any cinematographer who shot a qualifying/eligible TV show or mini-series that aired in the U.S. between December 1, 2011 and November 30, 2012. For more information, click on the link below to download a PDF document with all of the details.
ACS Merchandise
ACS merchandise is available from David Lewis ACS - dlewis@cinematographer.net.au. Click on the link to see the range:
ACS Hoodie: $35
ACS Spray Jacket: $60
ACS T-Shirt: $20
ACS Cap: $20
ACS Beanie: $15
ACS Pen: $6
ACS Notebook: $5
ACS Coffee Mug: $6
Upcoming Short Courses at AFTRS Open
AFTRS Open has introductory Cinematography courses over the Summer holidays, plus in February theres Television Studio Camera Techniques. Discounts of 10% apply to all ACS members. Plus, if youre looking for courses for School Holiday Courses for kids and teens, AFTRS Open has an extensive list. Camera, Sound & Production Basics
This five day course with Mikey Trotter is a more in-depth version of our popular TV Shooter/Producer course. In addition to camera and sound training you will get an introduction to lighting basics and apply your knowledge in a series of practical exercises.
7 - 11 January: http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/course/T542 Advanced Lighting Skills
An advanced lighting 3-day course for Cinematographers wanting to expand their knowledge in lighting for Film and TV. Students will work with a Gaffer, Best Boy, Camera Operator, grip and two actors in AFTRS state-of-the-art studios.
11 - 13 Feb, http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/course/C547 Television Studio Camera Techniques
This two day intensive with Glen Steer course covers most aspects of the television studio camera techniques. Students will learn how to use TV studio pedestal cameras, Stedicam Rigs, the latest Easy Rig and an introduction to the Emu jib.
16 - 17 Feb, http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/course/C545 School Holiday Courses Kids and Teens
Weve revitalised old favourites: Real Filmmaking, Claymation, AFTRS Trop Jr Filmmaking Week, and Digital Animation, plus added new courses in Game Design, Comedy Acting and TV Presenting and much more: http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/schoolholidays
For full course details visit http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/
Any questions, contact us: 1300 065 281 / open@aftrs.edu.au
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