BlueBolt craft haunting VFX for Nosferatu

BlueBolt craft haunting VFX for Nosferatu

Led by overall VFX Supervisor Angela Barson and BlueBolt VFX Supervisor David Scott, BlueBolt created an exceptionally varied range of VFX to support Robert Egger’s dark gothic vision for Nosferatu and match DOP Jarin Blaschke’s unique, Academy-award nominated lighting style.  BlueBolt tackled complex full CG environments including the fictional city of Wisburg, Orlok’s castle, his ship…

Panavision | Nickel Boys DP Jomo Fray on lenses and camera movement

Panavision | Nickel Boys DP Jomo Fray on lenses and camera movement

Director RaMell Ross’ feature film Nickel Boys continues to earn accolades, including a Spotlight Award from the American Society of Cinematographers for director of photography Jomo Fray. With the movie, Fray explains, he and Ross “wanted to invite the audience into the body and the eyes of a Black boy during the Jim Crow South….

BSC Expo panel | RED: Developing the visual idea behind high concept movies
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BSC Expo panel | RED: Developing the visual idea behind high concept movies

How do cinematographers plan pre-visualised sequences on world-building features and TV series while maintaining intimacy with characters through small form factor camera rigs and lenses? Join us for a captivating discussion with cinematographers who have brought visual bravura to stories that include extensive visual effects. As technology behind VFX has advanced, so too have camera…

BSC Expo panel | The new generation
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BSC Expo panel | The new generation

A discussion seminar with the new generation of cinematographers, how they got their start, how they build professional relationships and how they get and keep getting work. Each cinematographer will screen excerpts of their own work and discuss what went into making the scene from both a production and creative point of view. Moderator: Tim…

BSC Expo panel | Reality Check: Documentary to Drama
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BSC Expo panel | Reality Check: Documentary to Drama

A conversation with four cinematographers who all started their shooting careers in documentary. The aim is to explore the relationship between that genre and scripted drama and how skills, instincts and attitudes acquired in docs continue to be an influence on them as storytellers and Directors of Photography. Wide-ranging in scope – practical, technical, philosophical…