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The 46th ACS National Awards for Cinematography
The 46th ACS National Awards for Cinematography will again be hosted by industry icon and ACS Life Member Ray Martin AM.
Our special Guest of Honour is the incredibly talented Stephen Windon ACS ASC.
Booking Links & RSVP Links Below
The 46th ACS National Awards for Cinematography The ACS National Awards for Cinematography are unique in that they recognise, acknowledge and respect the work of Australian cinematographers, not only here at home but those working overseas, and are a celebration of the diverse range of work from Australian cinematographers."Book your tickets now.
Plan to join us for a fantastic Awards Night.
For those of you who absolutely can't get there....
We have a link for you to save.The link is not live yet, so no peeking you'll have to wait till awards night.... LIVE STREAM LINK 2017 ACS NATIONAL AWARDS
DONT PANIC!!! it will be live on the night, it's just not active yet.
RSVP - ROSCO
Rosco Drinks Night
Come Along
Meet the team from RoscoWednesday
3rd May
from 6pm
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel Space is limited
...so to save a bar stool... email Tom on the link below:
CW Sonderoptic - Leica Lenses - THE BIGGER PICTURE
At this event you'll find out how lens designers are responding to cinematographers' pursuit of the big 65 mm picture look.
Learn how right at the centre of this new look comes Leica with a new type of lens that aims to put paid to the ironic practice of sticking old lenses on brand new cameras in search of an organic human look. Experts from Leica in Germany will show us footage that illustrates how and why they designed the new Thalia lenses with a circular bokeh and images that are not too sharp and not too flat. Our knowledgeable friends Rainer Hercher and Osamu Tsukada from Leica lens maker, ACS National sponsor CW Sonderoptic will answer any lens questions you have. RSVP to Ron Johanson ACS president@austcine.org.au and don't miss this great event hosted by CW Sonderoptic and the ACS at the ACS National HQ. Drinks and nibbles provided from 6:30 pm. RSVP - Sonderoptic & Leica Night - 4th May 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Wondering where to Stay? Try One of these...
Harbourview Hotel North Sydney
This one's nice & close to our ACS HQ
17 Blue Street, North Sydney
(02) 9955 0499 4th May- $325.00
5th May- $199.00
6th May- $199.00
7th May- $199.00 (all prices listed above include Full Breakfast and are quoted for 1pax)
NB Please Quote: Harbourview ACS Reservation Code 198161.
Sir Stamford Hotel Circular Quay
Stroll to the Awards
93 Macquarie Street, Sydney
02 9252 4600
Twin room with breakfast
May 4 - $351 May 5 - $301 May 6 - $491 May 7 - $301
Travelodge Sydney
Close to Museum Station
27-33 Wentworth Ave, Sydney
02 8267 1700
Twin Room Breakfast Package
May 4 - $204.50
May 5 - $174.50
May 6 - $234.50
May 7 - $167.00
VALE - Please take a moment to celebrate the lives and legacy of both Alan Lake and Micheal Ballhaus ASC BVK
Vale - Alan Lake (18th November 1934 - 15th April 2017) Alan was born in 1934 in Sydney, New South Wales. He was an editor and production manager, known for BMX Bandits (1983), Turkey Shoot (1982) and Dead End Drive-In (1986). Alan was in charge of the Editing at Supreme and ran it with strict control like a battle ship commander. He worked with some of the guys from the Shell film unit like Max Lemon and Tim Wellburn. Alan had started Film Production Services (FPS) and was making heaps of great Australian films. In the later years after closing FPS he edited films for Filmwest in Singapore and Australia. Allan was a great supporter of the Australian film industry. Please follow the link below for the full VALE
 Vale Micheal Ballhaus ASC BVK |
Vale Micheal Ballhaus ASC BVK (5 August 1935 11 April 2017) The ACS are very sad to learn that legendary cinematographer Vale Micheal Ballhaus ASC BVK has passed away. Michael was born in Berlin, Germany, where he was influenced by family friend Max Ophüls. He came to prominence with his work on sixteen films for Rainer Werner Fassbinder beginning with Whity (1971). Later settling in the United States, he worked on many American films, for directors John Sayles; Marisa Silver; Francis Ford Coppola, and Barry Levinson. Ballhaus was nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, for Broadcast News (1987), The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), and Gangs of New York (2002), but never won. However, he did win the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography for Goodfellas. His unforgettable tracking shot from GOODFELLAS still leaves us breathless today. Watch now and witness his artistry again via the full VALE link below
AFTRS DIPLOMAS MID YEAR INTAKE OPEN & AFTRS SHORT COURSES
AFTRS DIPLOMAS - MID YEAR INTAKE OPEN
Applications close 5 June for AFTRS Mid-Year intake Diplomas. All Diplomas are 16 weeks and part time over evenings, Saturdays or online so you can continue to work while you study. Courses offered include:
Diploma in Colour Grading
DIP: Colour Grading
Gain the skills to interpret and apply colour grading requirements to achieve an intended cinematic look. Applications close 5 June.
Diplomas in Camera
DIP: Camera
Learn the craft of cinematography. Develop your ability to confidently capture quality picture and sound across a range of shooting requirements. Applications close 5 June. AFTRS SHORT COURSES
AFTRS short courses in the coming months include Lighting Fundamentals Intensive (15% Discount before 30 April), Camera & Sound Basics, Advanced Lighting Skills and Three Week Film School.
Details on Short Courses HERE
John Stokes ACS on location in India
Big thanks to these blokes for an amazing effort working with both 16mm and 35mm. No hairs, scratches, and focus was on the money, and the gear was impeccable. Hard to believe none of us had worked with film for quite some time. Thanks Monic, Manish, Milan and co. Job extremely well done. John Stokes ACS
The Ex & The Vice ....Who's still in QLD?
Qld Vice-President Tim Jordin catching up with Ex Qld President Jason Hargreaves ACS in Los Angeles. Cheers to new pursuits!
CLICK ON THE LINKS TO SEE
National eNews and much much more....Better stock up for Autum at the ACS Shop
CINE GEAR Expo - LA IMAGO Masterclass
Jules OLoughlin ACS ASC drops a line from the Chilly Bering Sea...
Kingston Anderson discussed Gender Initatives
Links to follow Paul René Roestad FNF, Imago President announces International Awards for Cinematography ~ 28 October 2017 in Helsinki.
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