All articles by Adrian Pennington – Page 11
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Behind the Scenes: The Championships, Wimbledon 2022
With more matches broadcast than ever before, some in 360-degrees and plans for an UHD HDR upgrade, Wimbledon braces for two weeks of global attention.
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Behind the scenes: Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis
“He is an entertainer. Everything is made for audiences to experience larger than life,” Mandy Walker ACS ASC, the director of photography, is talking about Baz Luhrmann, the director of Strictly Ballroom, Moulin Rouge and Romeo + Juliet but Elvis is now in the building.
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The future of content production: 5 top trends
XR, virtual production, AI storytelling and computer gaming all plug into the growing Metaverse.
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Stranger Things 4 - Behind The Scenes
Caleb Heymann tells IBC365 about the visual direction for the Duffer Brothers’ epic horror fantasy.
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Top Gun: Maverick – behind the scenes
Having raced motorcycles, been strapped outside an Airbus 400 at lift-off, put a helicopter into a controlled spin and signed on to film aboard the ISS, there was no way Tom Cruise was going to be chromakeyed into a F/A 18 jet for his return as Top Gun: Maverick.
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Behind The Scenes: Everything Everywhere All At Once
The idea that we can overcome nihilism by embracing kindness is a beautiful concept, explains editor Paul Rogers
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ISE 2022 review: Pro-AV is back in the sunlight
Having been postponed from February, ISE was a long-awaited opportunity for the professional AV industry to meet face-to-face at a new venue in the Catalonian sunshine.
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Behind The Scenes: Heartstopper
Hollyoaks with an art school twist: DOP Diana Olifirova explains how Netflix teen drama Heartstopper wears its heart on its sleeve.
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ISE 2022: AV sector faces challenges but signs of rebound are clear
Integrated Systems Europe, the European trade show focused on professional AV, is scheduled for a physical presence in Barcelona from 10-13 May 2022. It will be the show’s debut at the Fira exhibition centre after outgrowing the RAI in Amsterdam.
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Behind the Scenes: The Man Who Fell to Earth
Adrian Pennington speaks to DoP Tommy Maddox-Upshaw about the remake of this cult classic for Paramount+.
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Behind the scenes: 1899
The Netflix drama, shot on a volume stage with revolving turntable, is the new blueprint for episodic virtual production.
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Work-life balance prioritised by post
A new focus on flexible working arrangements post-pandemic should see productivity gains all round.
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Behind the Scenes: The Batman
For cinematographer Greig Fraser, lighting the image and keeping darkness within the character was the key challenge in this latest incarnation of Gotham’s avenging angel.
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Craft Leaders: Cinematographer Ari Wegner: Ways of seeing
The Academy has only ever nominated two female cinematographers in its 94-year history. This month, Ari Wegner ACS could make history by being the first to win. IBC365 spoke with her.
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MWC22: Enter the era of super connectivity
Mobile World Congress in Barcelona was an understandably low-key affair that showcased 5G gains, 6G plans and metaversian visions of the future.
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The holodeck emerges into the light
Deck: Light Field Lab’s holographic displays are nearing commercial reality with a development trajectory bringing holographic TV within range.
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Behind the Best VFX Oscar Nominations
Bond, Dune and Spider-Man – the three blockbusters that did most to lure punters back to the cinema – all get nods alongside two Disney films
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Global supply chain worsens outlook for vast majority of broadcast kit suppliers
86% of vendors report impact on financial sustainability if shortages and high prices exist for another 12 months, reports IABM, exclusively revealed by IBC.
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Behind the Best Editing Oscar Nominations
IBC rounds up the five nominated contenders in the race for Best Editing Oscar.
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Behind the Best Cinematography Oscar Nominations
All five films nominated for best cinematography are also battling to win best production design. IBC365 explores how, Dune, Nightmare Alley, The Power of the Dog, The Tragedy of Macbeth and West Side Story were shot.