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From The President
Greetings ACS members and colleagues; SMPTE 2013 was a fantastic event, one that the Society is very proud to have been a part of. There were many highlights including of course the great Panel sessions hosted by the Society. Starting with What Rules Creativity or Technology to The Future Vision, followed by Kim Batterhams DSLR Masterclass, the screening of Show me the Magic and then the popular Discussions from the Ladies Lounge, all provoked great interest and there was good positive feedback and discussion emanating from all the sessions. The Fury Road The Dust Clears session was an informative insight into the machinations of life when shooting such a large budget film. My thanks to Renee Brack, Calvin Gardiner ACS, Erika Addis, Cathy Henkel, and all the speakers who took part and contributed to the enormous success of this series of collaborative panels. One must not forget the incredible work done by the SMPTE members and those from Expertise Events who coordinated the exhibition itself, particularly David Wheeler from SMPTE and Lee Jackett from Expertise Events. To the Exhibitors, many of whom are our sponsors, it was great to see so many of you there, and the size of the various stands, along with the equipment and information available was very impressive, and confirmed that anyone attending was certainly spoilt for choice. The Fujinon stand was, as always well populated, nothing at all to do with the coffee and cake readily available! Our own ACS stand, manned by members of the NSW Branch under the leadership of David Lewis ACS was a great success, with many new members signing up and our ACS merchandise proving very popular. It is these events that continue to raise the profile of the Society and increase awareness no end. Thanks to all the NSW members who gave of their time so freely on every day of SMPTE 2013. A real highlight for me was seeing Phil Balsdon at SMPTE. Phil was totally absorbed in all that was going on it was a delight to have a few words with him. Long may SMPTE continue as it is really looked forward to, and supported by so many industry practitioners. On a more serious note an issue has been brought to my attention that I feel should be discussed and that is: I raise this topic, as I now believe the practice happens not only in the wider community but unfortunately also within the film production industry. Other options available could be: We can no longer stand idly by and let this practice continue, as saying nothing will not fix the problem. It must be brought to the attention of others so it can be dealt with. It is only fair and reasonable that all of us should feel safe in our workplaces. Below are a few websites that may prove helpful: http://www.stopbullying.gov/ Until next time.
ACS WEB PHOTO COMPETITIONWe received around 150 entries of photographs of cinematographers at work, to use on our ACS National Web site banner, and as material to be archived for future use. You can view all the entries on the photo competition gallery, and on a rotational basis on the ACS web site home page banner in the near future. Thanks to everyone who sent something in, it is a great source of interest and material for us all. The Winners are:Pawel Achtel
Geoff Thomas
Roger Buckingham ACS
Trent Butler ACS
Chris Albert
Roger Price
Please contact Ron Johanson president@austcine.org.au to arrange delivery or pick up of your well deserved prizes, and many thanks once again to all those who entered.
2013 ACS AWARDS ENTRIESThe host States have announced their Award Entry opening dates for the 2013 ACS Awards for Cinematography. There have been changes to the categories, and in particular we have introduced one new one: CAT 10: Web & New Media,
There are also changes to entry formats and the terms and conditions, so please read them carefully before entering. Note there are no tape formats accepted this year. New Award Entry formsThanks to NSW member Aleksei Vanamois, a new on line entry form has been designed. We believe it is easier to fill in and it will only generate an entry number once the form is totally completed. Once completed you will receive a confirmation email with your unique entry number. You have to label both your physical media and the container and follow the naming convention of all files by including your entry #. e.g: As you could appreciate keeping track of over 800 entries is no easy task, so if you are entering thumb drives we need some sort of label to be able to identify it without having to plug it into a computer. One simple way to do this is to put each thumb drive into a sealed envelope with the category, your name, the title and your unique entry # clearly written on it. ACS Award Entry DatesSA & WA Open July 22 - Closing Close of Business (CoB) September 6 NSW & ACT August 1 - Closing CoB August 30 QLD & NT Open August TBC - Closing CoB August TBC Vic & Tas Open August 19 - Closing CoB October 4 So get your best work together and enter because the only way your work can be judged at the National Awards is to have won gold at the State awards. Good luck!
SMPTE WRAP UP by JoAnne Bouzianis SellickWith a whirlwind trip to Sydney I was lucky enough to be able to visit and take part in SMPTE 2013. There was so much to see and try out that you really needed a good 2 days to do it properly, not to mention that you could barely take 2 steps with out bumping into someone you knew and these overdue catch ups with friends alone took up a good part of the day. Lucky there were plenty of coffee barristers on hand at various stalls to serve you up a caffeine hit. Deb was in charge on the Fujinon stall and she made a mean hot chocolate and the Portuguese custard tarts were to die for, but you had to be quick. Everything that could be strapped to, bolted on, screwed into or set up next to the camera was on display. Techniques and set-ups to use before you start shooting, equipment to use while you were shooting and software to use after you had called cut was all on display, and it didn't matter whether you were on the ground in the air or underwater you would be sure to find what you needed at one of the stalls along with a friendly staff member more than keen to show you their wares. GoPro. GoPro. Gopro. Could be heard chanted out at 3pm daily when a huge crowd gathered in the hopes that their name would be the one called out. Lucky Chloe Redding, a Participate Film Academy student was standing in front of me when her name was called out and she took home a new Gopro Hero3, then she headed over to the ACS stand to sign up as a member, double hoorah. Even luckier was Liam Whitton who took home one of everything that GoPro has ever made; his friend couldn't help photo bombing with how happy he was about it too. I too was a lucky girl...but more about that in the up and coming AC Magazine, so stay tuned. The ACS stall was well tended with our members doing their part to encourage and assist patrons to become members. David Lewis managed to get this young fellow to join up; we can expect to see good things from him I think.
The stall was over run by prospective members and with the merchandise practically selling itself there was very few boxes to pack up and take back to HQ, much to our delight. The ACS SMPTE panels were some of the most well attended, from Shooting with DSLR , the ACS Ladies Lounge panel to The Future Vision discussion and Fury Road there was much to hear and be a part of. SEEN AT SMPTE
AFTRS CINEMATOGRAPHY & CAMERA COURSES - AFTRS OPEN
AFTRS OPEN has a number of upcoming Cinematography and Camera courses in Sydney during the coming months: Production Stills Masterclass with Alina Gozina, Camera Assistants Workshop with Erica Addis, Camera & Sound Basics with Paul Warren, Shooting HD - Canon & Nikon DSLRs,
Lemac Special ACS RAW Camera Package Offers
From August 1st until September 31st, Lemac is offering fantastic discounts on all RAW camera packages. ACS members and attendees of the ACS RAW events can put the workshop lessons in to practice by taking advantage of a 50% discount on RAW camera package hires*. (Non-ACS members / non-attendees of the workshops are offered 35% discounts*) For those who may have missed it, the ACS Geoff Boyle FKBS RAW Workshops were held in Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth, and opened up lively conversation / demonstration and practical analysis of the benefits of shooting RAW compared to compressed formats. * Limit of one discounted hire per customer. Subject to availability. Standard Lemac Rentals Terms & Conditions apply.
MEMORIES OF BRUCE GAILEY by Peter Levy ACS ASCI have many fond memories of Bruce Gailey from my time at Film Australia. In my six years there as an assistant (1969-75) I must have done dozens of jobs with Bruce all over the country. Although the specifics of those jobs have faded from memory, I will always remember Bruce's gentle smile and seemingly endless patience and the paternal eye he kept on us 'young Turks'. Come Friday afternoon after the bureaucrats signed out for the day (5.06pm exactly) we would load up our cars with camera equipment from the storeroom to make our own films on the weekends, Bruce would always make sure that we had whatever lights we needed or could carry. I shot many anti-Vietnam demonstrations with Commonwealth Film Unit sun-guns. I remember too his willingness to fabricate and modify parts for our cameras in his makeshift metal shop at the back of the lighting warehouse; in that regard, I think Michael Edols ACS with his Eclair NPR was his best customer.
ACS MEMBER PROFILE BOB HARGREAVES ACS
With 2 minutes and 40 seconds of film in his Arriflex ST, Robert Hargreaves ACS is shooting a `Canberra Backgrounder' for overseas television. For a little over twenty years, Bob was part of the Australian Government's TV unit based in Canberra...a small unit in which the Cinematographer/Director had `hands-on' control of the production from shooting to final release print approval.
MALCOLM LUDGATE ACS ALONG WITH OTHER CINEMATOGRAPHERS SHOOT LIFE ON THE EDGEHi guys, Regards
Mal
A POSTCARD FROM VICTORIAN MEMBER CHRIS ALBERT - SOMEWHERE IN COLOMBIA.
Hey Ron, Cheers,
SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS ON SONYS PMW-F5 DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA
During August and September, Sony have two great bundle deals on offer for the PMW-F5 Super35mm Digital Cinematography Camcorder! Buy a PMW-F5 for the regular price of the camera body only and get the following accessories included PMWF5OLED bundle PMWF5LCD bundle The PMW-F5 camera system is a powerful tool for todays production needs, as well as into the future - recording 1080P imaging using on-board 50Mb MPEG2 HD and 10-bit XAVC HD, as well as recently-added 10-bit 4:4:4/4:2:2 SR FILE recording capability. In September 2013, XAVC high frame rate HD @120fps and XAVC 60P 2K (2048 x 1080) are planned to be added to the camera's arsenal. These updates will be software based and free of charge.
The F5 is designed to accept a wide range of lenses and is supplied with a Sony PL mount featuring both Arri LDS and Cooke"i" interface capability. Third-party lens adapters are available from several manufacturers, to fit the cameras native FZ mount. Unlike DSLR-based systems, the F5 is not locked into a particular lens mount or brand. Setting the F5 apart from cameras in its price bracket is the option to use the dockable AXS-R5 recorder to record 4K or 2K 16-bit RAW images, offering incredible image fidelity and post production possibilities. With this optional recorder and a planned September upgrade, high frame rates of 240fps at 2K can be achieved while retaining the exceptional, 16-bit image quality. 240fps is created without windowing the imager (changing the angle of view). The Sony F5 is designed to make economic sense today, with the features you'll need to continue generating value for years to come. Instead of locking you into a single recording system, the camera opens the door to unprecedented versatility. For further information, contact any Sony Authorised Content Creation Dealer Click here for Authorised Dealers, or visit click here to visit the Sony Website or email: production.au@ap.sony.com
ACS ACCREDITATION 2013If you are considering applying for Accreditation this year, now is the time to get your submission together. The absolute deadline is August 30 and more information about Accreditation and submission guidelines are available on the ACS website. Click the link below, and contact either National President; Ron Johanson or your Branch President for an Accreditation application form.
MILLI AWARD PINS
At the recent National Awards it was announced that there is now a special Milli Award winners pin. So if youve been the recipient of the Milli please contact Ron Johanson ACS and well send one to you.
ACS HQ REPORT July 2013Ian Nicholson continues his very successful introduction to film making classes on Wednesday nights. Piet de Vries has had some overseas assignments this month but has still managed time to conduct several of his DSLR workshops. Sidat De Silva conducted the judging of entries for the Showfest Film Festival with Martha Ansara as one of the participating judges in the HQ Boardroom. Geoff Burton ACS conducted an interview with cinematographer Mike Molloy ACS BSC researching material for an upcoming AC magazine article. The NSW Branch 3rd Thursday night Drop In featured Sidat De Silva sharing his experiences using Panavision anamorphic lenses and the ARRI Alexa camera on a short film that he had worked on as cinematographer. Remember the HQ is there for all members to use. ACS PATRONS WALL OF CAN DO
is almost full and the Society is buoyed by the success of this initiative. In recent months both Peter James ACS ASC and Ernie Clark ACS have come on board and we are very grateful to them both for their incredible generosity. There is still a space available before we need to think about where Wall 2# could be located. Should you require any information about becoming an ACS Patron, please contact Ron Johanson ACS at president@austcine.org.au The funds received go to ongoing work at the ACS HQ.
ACS HQ OPENING HOURSJust a reminder that there are no specified opening hours for the HQ, but our resident tenant Ashley Roan (God love him!) is there, and happy to open the fortifications.
ACS FILM REVIEW STOKER (2013) by James Cunningham
With sumptuous visuals framing a dark yet playful narrative, the 2013 Korean/Australian film Stoker is a modern, charming and smart thriller. Just a pinch of Hitchcock and a teaspoon of Orson Wells; Stoker successfully manages to pay tribute to the best in film noir, while still feeling ultimately fresh. The film's visuals aside, there is a raft of consummate performances here, and the film's Korean producers' inspired choice to use so much Australian talent will certainly resonate with local audiences. While Nicole Kidman and Matthew Goode are solid and considered in their roles (Kidman fits this film like a bespoke leather glove), it is Mia Wasikowska who shines. Wasikowska delivers a bold, layered portrayal of the films lead 'India', leaping from the screen in an understated and restrained manner far beyond her years. It should be mentioned, also, that Jacki Weaver probably deserved more screen time than was afforded to her. For admirers of new-wave Asian cinema, and for lovers of murder and mystery, Stoker is set to quench audiences' thirst for blood in the most stylish of manners. Currently screening as part of the Melbourne International Film Festival. Four stars.
JOHN STOKES ACS SHOOTS NEW NBC SERIES CAMP ON SONY F65
The new TV series Camp, which premiered In the US last week, is the latest production shot with Sonys F65 camera. The shows creative team led by Australian DOP John Stokes ACS used three F65s during production two in a studio configuration, one on a Steadicam and the cameras unique 8K image sensor, its dynamic range and its workflow flexibility helped the team achieve just the look they wanted. One thing I will give the Sony system over other systems is the tools provided for post production personnel, specifically, the data transfer units and software utilities, Reig said. The data transfer units are wonderful, and very simple to use. But more importantly, they fit right in with my existing technologies. Being able to link the transfer units to a network, and transfer directly to centralized storage makes a huge impact on getting things done fast.
A POSTCARD FROM DEAN SEMLER ACS ASC
Hello ACS! All the best.
News from ACS Member Matt Windon... (Doing it tough!)
Travelling aboard the Disney jet with a glass of champagne on the way to Dublin, then onto Berlin for the latest Muppets movie.
Matt at the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin preparing scene for the Muppets movie. He then moves on to Madrid for more scenes. It seems the camera crew is really having a hard time of it on this movie.
CML LINKSThanks once again to WA member and CML moderator, David Walpole for compiling the following insightful links from CML for us all to enjoy. http://www.cinematography.net/How_Long_Does_Film_Last_Frozen.htm http://www.cinematography.net/How_To_Shoot_A_Black_Basketball_Player_On_Green_Screen.htm http://www.cinematography.net/Mirror_Gag.htm
ACS LAURELS
If youve received an ACS Awards Gold plaque, Award of Distinction, Golden Tripod or a Milli Award at any of our ACS Awards presentations from 2012, and youd like to make people aware of it, we now have available our ACS Laurels. Contact Ron Johanson ACS with a formal request listing the Awards youve received and well send them to you for your use. (NB: Examples above)
Changes to NSW Road Rules affecting Camera mounts and Tracking vehiclesThe Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) and NSW Police Department have decided that the use of some camera mounts and specialized film vehicles namely tracking vehicles and low loaders with vehicles containing actors are in breach of the NSW Road Rules. Please click on the link for more information.
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