ACS Tasmania Stalwart David Hudspeth with friends on Macquarie Island.

Another National Award highlight for the Tasmania Branch came when long-time member David Hudspeth was granted Life Membership of the Society.  This was in recognition of the significant contribution Dave has made, not just to the Society, but to the Australian Film and Television industry as a whole. Dave’s capacity to put others ahead of himself and to always look at the bigger picture was also acknowledged in bestowing him with this honour.

Those of us who’ve had the pleasure of working with David in Tasmania and Victoria know what a great ambassador, collaborator and mentor, he’s been. It’s hard to think of anyone more deserving. Quite simply David is a cinematographer of the highest integrity: conscientious, supportive and a great contributor to the ACS since he joined in the early 1980’s. Dave served on the Victorian committee for many years before he returned to Tasmania where he was the loyal, reliable, and diligent Secretary /Treasurer for countless years, in support of Tas President Peter Curtis ACS.

David Hudspeth receives his ACS Life Membership from National ACS President Erica Addis. (photo Sam Oster)

Dave was deeply honoured to have his service to the ACS recognised. When receiving his Life Membership certificate Dave said “ The ACS has a vital role in fostering cinematography in all genres; recognising excellence, and sharing information and experience. It has been great to see the ACS working to become more diverse and representative of our creative communities. Our organisation relies on the efforts of volunteers. It has been a privilege to be able to contribute as an office bearer. “ 

David Hudspeth accepting Life Membership from the Society. (photo Pawel Achtel ACS)

Since retiring and moving back to Melbourne, Dave has concentrated on campaigning for greater climate action in his local area. No doubt he's taking on that role with the same passion, determination and commitment he showed the ACS and the Broadcast Industry for over four decades!

Richard is a Hobart-based Cinematographer and Gaffer. His company Cinestill has operated in Tasmania for well over a decade. CineStill is an abbreviated description of what Richard Williams is passionate about: Cinematography, Still Photography and Lighting.

Richard has worked as part of the lighting team on films such as The Nightingale and The Mountain, the Netflix series Lunatics, the Stan series The Gloaming, and various Country Road still photography shoots, as well as local television commercials. He has a Bachelor in Fine Art, UTAS and Bachelor in Television Production, CSU.

“The Three Fundamentals of Lighting”

Learn how to effectively light for Photography, Film and Television using a three step plan.
From portraits and interviews, to dramatic lighting  - learn how to harness the principals of lighting to get the look you are after.

Learn about the importance of 
1. The direction of light – how to set your key light.
2. The size of your light – whether to use a fresnel or large soft box to get the look you desire.
3. The quality of the light – what is colour temperature and how you can use colour as an expressive tool.

National ACS Gold Sponsor C. R. Kennedy has been kind enough to send down a demo kit of the new DJI Ronin 4D.  ACS Tas member Tom Waugh has been putting it through its paces and will share his thoughts.
This will be your chance to get your hand on the latest in camera and gimbal technology!

The kit will include:
- Ronin 4D with Zenmuse X9 Full Frame 6K camera unit.
- DJI DL Lens Kit (24, 35, 50mm).
- LiDAR Range Finder.
- DJI High-Bright Remote Monitor.
- DJI Ronin 4D Video Transmitter.
- DJI PROSSD 1TB.

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