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| John Seale ACS ASC & David Burr ACS Mad Max: Fury Road
After shooting for nearly six months in the desert of Namibia, NSW members John Seale ACS ASC and David Burr ACS recently completed principle photography on the much anticipated Mad Max: Fury Road. In roles reprised from previous films John was once again at the helm of Main unit and David in charge of the Action unit. In support, and led by A camera focus puller Ricky Schamburg and 2nd AC/Coordinator Michelle Pizanis, was an international camera department numbering thirty seven drawn from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA - a large camera department by any standards. This was John's first foray into the digital world and he chose to shoot with ARRI Alexa of which he had ten at his disposal - six Alexa Plus and four of the new Alexa M. Also in his camera arsenal were a selection of "semi disposable crash cameras", Canon 5D11's and Olympus OM-D E-M5's.
Both John and David are coming especially to Adelaide for our members on June 3rd to discuss the trials and tribulations of working on this high octane picture. Join them at Gold Sponsor ProAV Solutions showrooms 41 Magill Rd, Stepney on Tuesday June 3 for what promises to be a great night. We'll kick the night off at 1815 with a drink then get John & David to present and then have some pizza @ around 2000 and finish off with an informal chat. ACS Members & Sponsors free. RSVP essential via the link below - space is limited so get in early. Of course if you're not a member maybe now's the time - join now and get almost 14 months membership till June 30 2015. There's a link to the membership page below.
Book NOW National Awards in Brisbane.The 43rd ACS National Awards for Cinematography promises to be a great night at The Tiviloi in Brisbane on Saturday May 24. It will be followed by an after party at Bacchus Bar at Rydges Hotel, South Bank. Shuttle buses from the venue to the after party are included. I hope some of you can make it, tickets are $145 and can be booked via the following link:
Awards accommodationMindful that our members are spread far and wide, the ACS has negotiated a discounted rate with RYDGES South Bank at $229.00 p/night. To get this discount you must book by PHONE (not online) and simply mention ACS National Awards upon booking. This discount is only for a limited number of rooms and is strictly first in best dressed. RYDGES South Bank Wrap up of Andrew Lesnie ACS ASC Masterclass
Inspiring, Illuminating, Instructional, Interesting, Informative and In-depth! What a great day we had with Andrew Lesnie presenting his Masterclass. Rather than me wax lyrical here's a few quotes that were emailed to me after the day. "Workshop was fantastic, being put into a real life situation and receiving feedback on my lighting and coverage choices was the best way to improve my skills. Thanks heaps for organising this, I got so much out of the day and certainly made me think beyond the techy stuff and into something more personal in terms of adding a unique voice to projects. Pretty sure everyone throughly enjoyed the day." DG "My name is Dan Pearson, I attended the Andrew Lesnie workshop yesterday, just wanted to send out a thanks to all you guys for organizing it! Was a great experience, learned a lot from one of the best, an opportunity that doesn't come around that often." DP. Pretty good initials to become a DP! "I can say, without a doubt this was the best ACS night I've been too. I learned a huge amount. And the stories were excellent." MC "To have such an acclaimed DoP, with such works as LOTR trilogy, The Hobbit & I Am Legend in his credits, explain his tricks, ideas, and thought process is inspiring, enriching and very entertaining." MR "I want to send a quick thank you to the SA ACS Branch for today's masterclass. It was an experience that money can't buy. To spend a day (a full day as well 9-7) with such an accomplished cinematographer such as Andrew was an absolute dream. I won't start talking about everything that went on in the session because this email would just get bigger and bigger however I will say it is something I won't forget In a long time. So thank you." VM "Thank you to everyone for the Andrew Lesnie masterclass and of course to Andrew himself. My favourite part was hearing Andrew dissect some of the scenes he has shot from various films, talking in detail about lighting and set-ups, planning and execution. It was a very enjoyable and informative day." BM "I was lucky enough to spend 5 hours at the Andrew Lesnie masterclass at Anifex with other ACS members. He was very generous in sharing his knowledge and experience as a cinematographer as well as giving us hands on experience over the course of the day. Overall, it was a very informative and great day. My only regret was not being able to stay till the end!" HS "My Favourite quote from Andrew was - Cinematography is the art of filming Sub-text. T O'F
On behalf of everyone who attended The Andrew Lesnie ACS ASC masterclass, we thank you very much Andrew. We also need to thank our sponsors who helped with this event including Picture Hire supplying an ARRI Alexa kit, ProAv Solutions a PA, digi projection/screen/switcher from Mosaic AV, and Anifex for their studio and loan of the set. Thanks go to our wonderful crew which included Graeme Shelton gaffer, and he provided the lighting, John Smith gripped and supplied his dolly, Mylene did sound, Jo Rossiter Best Boy, James Ward-Miller camera, our cheated on wife - actress Tess O'Flaherty, JoAnne B-Sellick & Rod Bolton for arranging the studio and returning it to normal. Healing Screening and Q&A 7pm May 7
Here's an opportunity to see Andrew Lesnie's recent work on the big screen at the Palace Nova on May 7, screening at 7pm followed by Q&A with Director Craig Monahan and 2nd Unit Cinematographer Ernie Clark ACS who mainly filmed the birds. Tickets available at the door. Eddie Cockrell from Variety describes Healing as: An intelligent and satisfying drama from 'The Interview' director Craig Monahan. A group of conflicted men, prisoners and inmates discover the majesty of great birds and through them, the cleansing power of redemption in the deeply felt outdoor drama Healing. The first film in a decade from director and co-writer Craig Monahan, whose 1998 psychological thriller The Interview remains an uncommonly smart genre piece, this equally intelligent and satisfying item will prove therapeutic to distribs on the hunt for quality fare. The film is inspired by the formation of the real-life alliance between the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary in the outback, northwest of Melbourne, and the state-run penal system Prisons Victoria. This partnership took the form of the Raptor Rehabilitation Program, in which inmates transitioning from lockup to life cared for wounded eagles and other big birds in a minimum-security prison farm that looks like nothing so much as a country motel. Its refreshing to see a film that takes its own sweet time building characters and the subtle conflicts simmering among them. Led by the familiar and bankable Weaving, the cast, under Monahans sure guidance, deftly underplays what could have been, in other hands, an awkward melodrama. Ace d.p. Andrew Lesnies immaculate widescreen photography is the next best thing to being in the bush at the magic hour, while longtime Monahan associate Suresh Ayyars intuitive editing reinforces the slowed-down pace of country life. Monahan cites bird handler Andrew Payne as the unsung hero of our film, evidenced in the way each eagle, owl and falcon develops its own personality.
Profile Rod Bolton SA ACS committee memberRod what's your favourite film? I have way too many to mention. A few of my favourites are: City of Lost Children, The Elephant Man and Le Grande Bleu, (The Big Blue) by Luc Beeson. I initially got into stills photography when given an instamatic camera as a teen. I used and abused it to its bitter end; creating multiple exposures and weird effects in camera, (I was in Holland at the time, which may explain a few things). I soon got into the SLR camera world and had a dark room; developing and printing and pushing the limits even more. I studied film production (Art & Design course) at a UK Film College, where I wrote, directed, produced, shot and edited three short films on 16mm film using Arri BLs, Bolex, Éclair and Beaulieu cameras. As well, I shot other students films. During this time behind the camera, I felt a certain comfortable confidence and really took to the whole filmmaking process. After surviving the cold English summers and the bitter North Yorkshire winters, I finally graduated with a BA Honours Degree. When did you come to Australia and what happened then? Trying to get a job in England back then was tricky for a fresh graduate, the Union was a closed shop and very hard to get in. I wrote to many production companies all over the place. And it was a positive and kind reply from the SAFC in Adelaide that inspired me to move down to Oz. I arrived in Oz in 1982 to enjoy the sunshine, the surf and to pursue a filmmaking career. I initially spent a couple of years at the newly opened National Art Gallery in Canberra as an assistant photographer. It was a great opportunity to be surrounded and inspired by the immense collection of artworks. However, I soon got itchy feet and headed south. Once in Adelaide, I was soon on the set of, Robbery Under Arms as a film extra; which was shot by our now SA Branch president, Ernie Clark ACS. Here I got to know the local film scene and crew. Soon I was employed by Great Southern Films as a run about on TVCs. This opportunity opened my eyes to the real film world and the commercial business. I then started getting jobs as an assistant grip with key grip and gaffer Tom Moody and key grip Rob Morgan. They taught me an awful lot about on set procedures and work ethic, as well as lighting and all things gripology. They were my very important mentors in the boom time of Australian Cinema, TV series and TVCs in the 80s. Their knowledge and expertise was gratefully appreciated and is still with me to this day. Having a love of cameras and photography, I jumped into the camera department as soon as an opportunity arose. Long story short - I had an excellent apprenticeship in Adelaide as a clapper loader and focus puller, working with some of the best in the biz, namely Geoff Simpson ACS, Ernie Clark ACS, Andrew Lesnie ACS ASC, Roger Dowling ACS, Paul Dallwitz ACS, David Foreman ACS, Richard Chataway ACS, Tony Clark ACS and Geoff Hall ACS to name but a few (thats a lot of ACSs!). All taught me many technical and creative skills and tips along the way. I was very busy as a camera assistant on TVCs, TV series and films and must have handled every film camera and film stock in the country. Some highlights were working at Adelaides F1 Grand Prix with presenter Clive James and working on Scott Hicks productions of Call Me, Mr Brown and Shine. Also Rolf de Heers, Incident At Ravens Gate with Andrew Lesnie ACS. And who could forget the bizarrely charming Japanese TV series, UltraMan, shot by none other than own Paul Dallwitz ACS! Rod, this is such an interesting story and I can see it's going to be too long to include it all here. So if it's ok with you, we have provided a link below to see the complete story.
Inaugural Entertainment FellowshipAUSTRALIANS IN FILM ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL ENTERTAINMENT FELLOWSHIP Los Angeles, CA Australians in Film, a Los Angeles based nonprofit organization that serves as the industry guild for Australian filmmakers and performers in the US, announced that The program enables Australians to visit Los Angeles to learn aspects of feature film development, acquisitions, packaging and production. Applications are open now and will be available until May 31st at www.australiansinfilm.org/entertainmentfellowship. The chosen candidates will be announced in late July 2014. The VREG/Animal Logic Entertainment Fellowship is dedicated to fostering educational development and training in the film industry. The internship is open to undergraduate and recent graduate students. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the film business, with a clear strategic plan for how their proposed internship would support longterm career goals. The internship includes professional development opportunities, such as practical paid work experience at For additional information please visit www.australiansinfilm.org. ABOUT AUSTRALIANS IN FILM ABOUT VILLAGE ROADSHOW ENTERTAINMENT GROUP One of the world's most highly respected digital production studios, Animal Logic produces and develops awardwinning design, animation and visual effects for the film and television industries. Credits include Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of GaHoole, Happy Feet, LEGO® Star Wars®: The Padawan Menace (TM), 300, House of Flying Daggers, Moulin Rouge, Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Iron Man 3. Animal Logic recently completed production on feature films: Walking with Dinosaurs: The Movie, The Great Gatsby, The Rover and The LEGO® Movie. The studio is currently in production on Angelina Jolies, Unbroken and Chen Kaiges, The Monk. FREEZE FRAME - ACS Airport Stills Exhibition 2014After successfully holding the National ACS Stills Exhibition at Adelaide Airport last year we thought we do it again but this time mount our own exhibition. We believe it will help raise the profile of our branch and our cinematographers. The exhibition is called: FREEZE FRAME - Still photographs by SA ACS Members Cinematographers normally film moving pictures at 25 frames per second but our exhibition concentrates on their still photographs freezing a moment in time. The pictures have been taken by members of the South Australian branch of the Australian Cinematographers Society. So now what we need is for you, our members, to go through your best stills and email them to us to see if they get selected for the exhibition. The stills will be blown up to max A3 size, mounted and framed by the SA Branch for hanging at Adelaide Airport. Works will be printed to approximately A3 size i.e if landscape 420mm wide, if portrait 297mm wide. Make sure the files of your stills have enough resolution to be blown up to this size. If you wish your photo to be framed in a particular ratio please indicate your composition on a scan of the photo or size your digital file in photoshop before emailing. We are asking for permission to sell the pictures at the exhibition and we will share the proceeds 50/50 with the photographer and the branch. Our 50% will assist in mounting the exhibition. By entering you agree we have the right to sell the exhibited pictures. There is not a theme for the exhibition other than the pictures are taken by cinematographers, there is no time limit to when they were taken, or the subject matter, or whether they originated on film or as a digital file. Email your pictures to us now via the link below.
T's & C's for Freeze FrameTerms & Conditions: The boring stuff that is so, so important. 1. Photos must be submitted via email to presidentsa@austcine.org.au before July 31 2014 Wrap up of "A conversation with Denson Baker ACS"
A conversation with Denson Baker ACS was held on Monday April 14 in RSP's theatre. Many thanks to RSP for the venue. Denson chatted about his latest feature "The Untitled" Jim Loach project shot on the Sony F65 using the Leica Summilux-C lenses. We saw some great images and behind the scenes stuff as he took us through his photographic approach. It was also very interesting to hear how not all went to plan with the flies and the weather and how some of the creative solutions solved these problems. We really appreciate Denson staying back in Adelaide and presenting this night and answering the many questions he received. This format worked very well with lots of positive feedback from the members. All this washed down with a glass of wine or a beer and a bit of pizza. All in all - a great night. ACS Accreditation 2014If you are contemplating putting in a submission for Accreditation then as a starting point it might be worth checking out this page on our ACS website: http://www.cinematographer.org.au/cms/page.asp?ID=20069 Accreditation application forms are only available from State or Territory Presidents or the National President. Submissions open July 1 and close August 29 so if you wish to discuss Accreditation at all please contact Ernie Clark ACS. They are assessed in mid September. Don't forget our website is a great resource with lots of info available. Check it out soon: http://www.cinematographer.org.au
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ACS HOODIE $35.00 ACS merchandise is available from ACS HQ Manager: dlewis@cinematographer.net.au If you are in Sydney go and check out our HQ, it has a wonderful camera archive, a great library, wonderful coffee, free internet, access to computers with Final Cut and more. HQ can also be hired to shoot interviews etc and it's conveniently located in Ridge St North Sydney with a parking station opposite, just contact ACS HQ Manager: dlewis@cinematographer.net.au to make sure someone will be there to show you around. Phone-tography 2013 - 2014 CompThere are great prizes to be won in our Phone-tography Competition. The results will be announced at our AGM in August 2014. To enter email your phone pics to acsphotocomp@gmail.com So get your phones out and start snapping. If you'd like to see a gallery of last years entries check them out via the link below: Phone-tography T&C's: The photos must be submitted via email by July 31 2014 and will be judged in 5 Categories (make sure you title each entry as 50 photos called untitled doesn't really work! :-0) 1. Best Composition Criteria:
DatesApril 29 52 Tuesdays Screening and Q&A at Palace Nova May 3 Andrew Lesnie ACS ASC Seminar & Lighting Workshop May 4 Industry focused 52 Tuesdays Screening and Q&A at Palace Nova May 5 Committee meeting @ Anifex May 24 National ACS Awards for Cinematography Brisbane, Queensland June 2 Committee meeting @ Anifex June 3 Mad Max: Fury Road tour with John Seale ACS ASC and David Burr ACS July 7 Committee meeting @ Anifex July 31 Phone-tography pictures deadline August 11 SA & WA Awards entries open August 11 SA AGM September 1 Committee Meeting @ Anifex September / October Freeze Frame Stills Exhibition at Adelaide Airport September 12 Award entry deadline September 15 Sponsors deadline for assets for Awards September 19, 20 & 21 Award Judging September 26 Award tickets bookings open October 13 Committee meeting @ Anifex October 24 Awards ticket bookings close November 1 34th Annual SA & WA Awards for Cinematography in Adelaide December 1 Committee meeting @ Anifex December 15 Christmas drinks ACS SA Branch Facebook page
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