In This Issue
- Address from new QLD President - Jason Hargreaves ACS
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A big thank you to Karen Hayward
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2013/14 Committee List
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ARRI Drop-in night @ Cameraquip with the ALEXA XT
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QLD/NT Awards - Save the date
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Sponsor Spotlight - Lemac gets hands on with new Fujinon Premier lens
GET INSPIRED! QLD PRESIDENT: JASON HARGREAVES ACS
Welcome each of you to a new chapter for the ACS Queensland. The Queensland Branch AGM was held on Thursday the 1st of August and a fantastic new committee was sworn in. As the incoming QLD President, First, I would like to thank outgoing ACS QLD President Mr. Simon Russell for his guidance and service to the Queensland ACS over the past year. Simon has also been a long serving committee member and has been vital in moving the ACS into new technology for archival and electronic communication. His work in this area has been invaluable. We also farewell the wonderful outgoing QLD ACS Secretary, Karen Hayward, who after over 20 incredible years, has decided to step down. Karen has been a huge part in the success of the QLD branch over this time and has spent countless hours and days, putting her valuable time and energies into this society, so that we can all enjoy the many wonderful things it has offered us. So on behalf of everyone who has been a member of the QLD ACS in the past 20 years - A HUGE THANKYOU! As for the future, the year ahead is looking brilliant. This year will be filled with regular events bringing members together, information evenings with Cinematographers discussing their work, lighting workshops and some very exciting events planned later in the year. One must see event, is of course the Queensland ACS Awards in November. Entries will be opening shortly, so make sure you gather your entries together now. Who knows, you may receive a Gold Award and go on to the National Awards, which this year will proudly be hosted in the great city of Brisbane. As the new Queensland President, I am thrilled with what we are going to offer you, our members this year. We are an inclusive bunch by nature, so please come along, get involved, and be a part of this exciting organisation. We welcome you! Jason Hargreaves ACS
President
A BIG THANK YOU
 Karen with Tim McGahan ACS |
KAREN HAYWARD (AKA Zippy)
ACS Honorary Member, recipient of the Edwin Scragg Award, Secretary, Awards Coordinator, Awards MC, Web Coordinator, Membership Coordinator among many other ACS committee positions. The Macquarie dictionary describes the word dedicated as follows; Dedicated: adjective - Devoted to a task or purpose; having single minded loyalty or integrity. Anyone we know? Some 20 years ago while working at the Roly Poly Picture Company, Karen Hayward took on the role of Secretary for the ACS. She thought it would be an interim job for maybe 12 months
well thats what Ron Johanson, the President at the time told her! So that was in 1993
..thats right 1993! Since then Karen has seen 5 Presidents, numerous Vice Presidents, any number of eager committee members and a raft of Treasurers, come and go.
But theres only been one Karen
.one Zippy, one dedicated person who has seen so many changes, and been instrumental in making some of those changes for the better of the Queensland Branch. Karen has seen the Branch grow to incredible heights and our Queensland Awards become such a highlight of the calendar year that bigger and better venues had to be sourced. She has seen young students become cinematographers, and cinematographers step outside their comfort zones and set visual trends and standards that continue today. Karen has watched the industry go from all film to the digital world as we know it today, and the role of our member cinematographers change and evolve. She has been the warm, welcoming face of the Society here in Queensland, and her capacity to encourage others to strive for greater results and a greater understanding of the role of the Society and the cinematographer is second to none. But its for so many other reasons that Karen holds a special place in all our hearts: As a daughter, a sister, a friend, a confidante, her compassion and willingness to help others, her amazing cooking, her choreography skills, her wonderful voice, her impressions of famous people
well, one anyway! Karen, we are all sad at the very thought of you not simply being there, but we smile collectively knowing you will still be involved with our Queensland Awards as you have done so magnificently for so long now. Thank you so very, very much for giving the Society your time, wisdom and support over the past 20 years. ACS Queensland members 2013
NEWLY ELECTED COMMITTEE FOR 2013/14
PRESIDENT
Jason Hargreaves ACS VICE PRESIDENT
Tony OLoughlan VICE PRESIDENT
Paul Seipel TREASURER
Alison Weeks SECRETARY
Tony OLoughlan ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Scott Kimber SOCIAL MEDIA/ENEWS EDITOR
Mitch Kennedy MEMBERSHIP CO-ORDINATOR
Tim Jordin SPONSORSHIP CO-ORDINATOR
Leigh Christensen AWARDS CO-ORDINATOR
Sherlyn Hii COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Peter Baker
Mark Broadbent
Bryan Crawford
Brad Francis
Hemma Kearney
Dan Macarthur
Margie McClymont
Graeme McMahon
Luke Nixon
Chris Reig
Hugh Scarlett
John Stokes ACS
ARRI DROP-IN NIGHT WITH THE ALEXA XT
ARRI AUSTRALIA in association with CAMERAQUIP and the ACS, present a Q&A event with the new ARRI ALEXA XT and accessories. Stefan Sedlmeier from ARRI will be running through the range of current ALEXA models, and leading a discussion that touches on a wide range of topics including ARRIRAW, 4K, post workflow, lens technology, wireless camera control and much more. This event is free to members but RSVP is required. DATE: Thursday 22nd August
WHERE: Cameraquip 1/15 Anthony Street, West End
TIME: 6:30PM
2013 QLD/NT AWARDS - SAVE THE DATE
Lights...Camera....ACTION!
It's that time of year again for the biggest event on the ACS calendar! No, not Ronnie J's birthday, the QLD/NT Awards for Cinematography. This year the awards will again be held at The Tivoli on Saturday 16th November. It's also that time to start thinking about your awards entries and get your hands on any high resolution masters that you will need. Entries will be opening very soon, so keep your eyes peeled for more information in the coming weeks.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: LEMAC & FUJINON
LEMAC invites ACS members to drop in and see one of the new PL mount offerings from FUJINON, the 24-180mm T2.6 Premier.
FUJINON's PL Mount 24-180mm T2.6 zoom lens is designed for current and emerging Digital Cinematography and 35mm motion picture film cameras featuring fast T stops, and exceptional optical performance. Lemac will have the new lens on display at their Brisbane office on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th of August. There will also be an after-hours drop in for ACS members on Monday night from 6:30pm 8pm, with a few refreshments provided. RSVP for the after-hours evening by emailing Tim Jordin (below) or calling 07 3252 9777 LEMAC Brisbane: 5 Exhibition Street, Bowen Hills Feel free to come by and have a hands-on look!
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