British Cinematographer

As we close out another remarkable year, the November/December edition of British Cinematographer arrives and we’re delighted to reveal that #Wicked is our cover story special! Dive into the spellbinding tech and techniques behind the lens—360-degree shots, colour magic, and creative wizardry transform this beloved tale into a visual feast shot by Alice Brooks ASC. ELSEWHERE IN THE ISSUE… Haris Zambarloukos BSC GSC on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Alex Disenhof ASC, Jean-Philippe Gossart AFC and Laurie Rose BSC on The Rings of Power Lawrence Sher ASC on Joker: Folie à Deux Carolina Costa AMC on Fancy Dance Drew Daniels on Anora Visionary: Ed Lachman ASC Paul Guilhaume AFC on Emilia Pérez Mihai Mǎlaimare Jr. on Megalopolis Sara Garth on Black Barbie Andrew Wonder on Oh, Canada ALSO… Point of View: Ravi Varman ISC shares reflections on his 25-year journey as a cinematographer. An interview with cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt ASC delves into the critical significance of colour in storytelling. Meet the New Wave: Lorena Pagès. A Camerimage Preview. Music in Motion: Yu-Ming Huang shares insight into creating “To Night”. Instalments from our regular sections Tech-nique, President’s Perspective, Letter from America, GBCT News, IMAGO News and Set to Post. LFF and Manaki Brothers review. The Craft focuses on Indian cinema and our Industry Wide Shot looks at studios. - Print and digital subscribers can access our 125th edition now by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/dpRRZJM Print subscribers will receive their copies in the post within a fortnight after publication. Not a subscriber? You can secure an annual subscription today from just £30 ($39) by clicking below: https://lnkd.in/drtSCCV

We’re celebrating Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival today by looking back at last month’s incredible Opening Ceremony in which Anthony Dod Mantle ASC BSC DFF received the Cinematography Icon Award! As a media partner of the event, #BritishCinematographer was honoured to host a panel session exploring colour as part of the festival’s #Cinematography Focus strand. Anthony Dod Mantle and Diana Olifirova joined BC’s Zoe Mutter to discuss the role colour plays in their storytelling, sharing tips and techniques with the audience while talking them through scenes in their cinematographic creations. 📸: Johanna Gunnberg

Across the film and TV industry steps are being taken to address the global climate crisis. While progress is being made, there is still some way to go until green approaches are adopted across the board which is why we felt sustainability was important to highlight in the Focus On series. This free guide is an educational resource outlining the ways in which your production can reduce its carbon footprint, from power and travel (some of the biggest culprits for carbon emissions) through to lighting, catering, and set design. It also celebrates the productions – such as True Detective: Night Country, The Essex Serpent, and Rivages – and people behind them setting sustainable standards while fulfilling the creative vision. Initiatives such as BAFTA albert’s carbon calculator are supporting the industry’s environmental transition and allowing increasingly accurate data collection. But, as is outlined in this guide, sustainability is everyone’s responsibility on set. Therefore we speak to those in a variety of positions, from cinematographers and gaffers through to sustainability coordinators to find out how they are advocating for sustainable approaches on their productions. You’ll also find words of wisdom in comment pieces from those at the heart of associations and organisations addressing the global climate crisis such as the BSC Sustainability Committee, BAFTA albert, the Production Guild of Great Britain, Film London, and 60FortyFilms. So, whether it’s introducing electric vehicles, switching to LED fixtures or incorporating hybrid systems to reduce energy and resource consumption, we hope this publication helps productions create impactful and meaningful change. Explore the microsite in full here: https://lnkd.in/egVWNpQT - Partners: British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) | BAFTA | WeAreALBERT | The Production Guild of Great Britain | Film London | 60 Forty Films | CVP | Anton Bauer | Aputure | MPB | GreenKit | GetSetHire | ROE Visual | Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland

Celebrate Christmas at British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank and BFI IMAX See the full programme here:

 “When I found out that Bridgerton was being shot on the Venice, I was very happy about that because I’m used to the camera and I like the look of it. I hadn’t used Signature Primes before and I didn’t get to really do tests with them beforehand, but I’d seen the show, I saw what they looked like. They’re gorgeous lenses, so it’s kind of like if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Alicia Robbins on using the Sony Venice (Sony | Professional Europe) when capturing the wonderful world of Bridgerton. Read the full interview with Alicia, and fellow series DPs Jeffrey Jur ASC and Diana Olifirova, here:

Black Britain Unspoken: Filmmakers discuss their films and techniques More here:

Happy Friday! Take a load off and look back at the best of BC from last month ☕️

Sony | Professional Europe showcasing its new Cinema Line updates at CAMERIMAGE International Film Festival More here:

2024 CAMERIMAGE International Film Festival Music Videos Competition lineup announced More here:

Anthony Dod Mantle ASC BSC DFF receives Cinematography Evolution Award at Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival More here: