Geoff Boyle ACS RAW Workshops Open for Bookings
In this series of Workshops, Geoff Boyle will take you through RAW workflow from acquisition, to on set media management, to post production. With a healthy mix of theory, practical demonstrations, personal observations and hands on sessions, you will discover the every day issues of using RAW, what it adds and how to handle it. All RAW camera systems available today will be covered, including ARRI Alexa, Sony P65, F55, Penelope D, RED, Canon C500, Blackmagic Cinema Camera and RED Dragon. Post systems will include: Colourfront Express Dailies, IRIDAS Speed Grade, Da Vinci Resolve and RedCine-X. Topics will include: Basic Theory, Theory of CFAs, Compression, Camera set up, Use of exposure meters, Cameras and meters, Simple laptop colour grading, Post workflow, Problems that can bite you! Workshops will be held in Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, with special admission prices for members from the Tasmanian and NT Branches. There will be an additional informal evening workshop in Sydney for Directors, Producers, Editors, Production Managers as well as other industry practitioners. Im confident this will be a very popular series of events, so be sure to book as soon as possible. To find out more information and book, visit the relevant link for your state:
My thanks to all the sponsors and supporters of this event for their contributions, without whom it would have been very difficult to achieve. It should remind us all that we should reciprocate the loyalty of our sponsors and supporters.
Have you booked your weekend in Canberra?
A SHINING LIGHT: Australian Cinematography
We will be celebrating the entire weekend with fantastic events over a 3-day period from Friday May 24 to Sunday May 26. ACS/SPAA Cocktail Evening - 6.30pm Friday 24th
A cocktail and networking evening, co-sponsored by the ACS and SPAA at the NFSA, followed by a screening at the ARC Cinema, and a Q&A of "Show me the Magic" the documentary about the life and career of Don McAlpine ACS ASC. The documentary was Directed by Cathy Henkel and co produced by Cathy Henkel and Trish Lake. The 42nd National Awards for Cinematography
Saturday Night brings the gala event, the 2013 National Awards for Cinematography at Old Parliament House, 6pm for drinks in the Kings Hall and at 7pm the awards will commence. Dress code is Formal and we look forward to seeing as many members as possible attend. Sore heads not withstanding on the Sunday, while the Branch delegates attend the ACS Half Yearly meeting, there are plans afoot for some other special events.
ACS 2013 National Awards Now Open for Bookings
Click here for more information or to book your ticket for the 2013 ACS National Awards in Canberra.
2013 ACS International Award for Cinematography
Here are the nominations for the 2013 ACS International Award for Cinematography, to be announced at the ACS National Awards for Cinematography on Saturday, May 25 in Canberra. Roger Deakins BSC ASC - Skyfall
Danny Cohen BSC - Les Miserables
Robert Richardson ASC - Hugo
Dariusz Wolski ASC - Prometheus
Wally Pfister ASC - The Dark Knight Rises
Hoyte van Hoytema FSF NSC - Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Jeff Cronenweth ASC - The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Guillaume Schiffman AFC - The Artist Voting is now open for all ACS members, and will close on April 30th. Click here to vote for the 2013 ACS International Award for Cinematography.
The Production Book - now available on iPad for FREE!
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Wanted: National E News Editor
The April E News edition was the last to be edited by Kirsty Stark. I cannot thank Kirsty enough for her diligence and her amazing contribution to not only the success of the E News but the work she has done for the SA Branch and the National Executive. So, who feels like putting their hand up and taking on the job of National E News Editor? Contact me on president@austcine.org.au.
Special ACS Screening of "Show Me the Magic!" at the 2013 National Awards. Don't miss it!
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