Mark Bliss

The career of Mark Bliss ACK unfolds like a cold war adventure novel with a daring escape from behind the iron curtain leading to starting over as a refugee in Australia and an incredible career in cinematography. Starting down under with music videos and commercials his work eventually lead him back to Europe where he has had an incredible run of work for over a decade, recently leading him to the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival.

The career of Mark Bliss ACK unfolds like a cold war adventure novel with a daring escape from behind the iron curtain leading to starting over as a refugee in Australia and an incredible career in cinematography. Starting down under with music videos and commercials his work eventually lead him back to Europe where he has had an incredible run of work for over a decade, recently leading him to the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival.

Camera Czech: Mark Bliss ACK

Mike Seymour

Dr Mike Seymour shares his insights into how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technology will change the way that every department in film production works over the next two years.

Intelligence Briefing: Dr Mike Seymour & AI in Film

Martin Ruhe

Martin Ruhe ASC talks about his recurring collaborations with George Clooney and the NETFLIX science fiction epic THE MIDNIGHT SKY.  Martin discusses the practicalities of the ambitious film including the choice of ARRI ALEXA 65 &amp; DNA Prime Lenses, shooting on an Arctic glacier, LED volume in studio, the lighting approach and working with Clooney's dual roles as director and star.Martin also talks about the virtues of shooting single camera, doing his own operating and how he grounds the visuals in the story and character while working film style with digital cameras as well as working with legendary colorist Stefan Sonnenfeld at Company 3.

Martin Ruhe ASC talks about his recurring collaborations with George Clooney and the NETFLIX science fiction epic THE MIDNIGHT SKY.  Martin discusses the practicalities of the ambitious film including the choice of ARRI ALEXA 65 &amp; DNA Prime Lenses, shooting on an Arctic glacier, LED volume in studio, the lighting approach and working with Clooney's dual roles as director and star. Martin also talks about the virtues of shooting single camera, doing his own operating and how he grounds the visuals in the story and character while working film style with digital cameras as well as working with legendary colorist Stefan Sonnenfeld at Company 3.

Clooney, Netflix & The Midnight Sky: Martin Ruhe ASC

Ben Allan ACS CSI and Clara Chong discuss the realities of editing and grading in Da Vinci Resolve on the new M2 iPad Pro.

Gimmick or Game Changer? Da Vinci comes to the iPad

Dean Semler

From "Dances With Wolves" to working with Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, Jim Carey, Eddie Murphy, Renee Zellwegger and Arnold Schwarzenegger, this is an inspiring and hilarious rollercoaster ride through Hollywood and the world of big movies. Dean Semler opens up about experiences and insights from one of the most remarkable careers of a generation.

Dances With Oscars: Dean Semler AM ACS ASC - Part 2

In Part 1 of this special, Dean Semler AM ACS ASC explains how he got his start in the industry, his early experiences in TV and shooting documentaries and then the making of MAD MAX: ROAD WARRIOR, DEAD CALM, COCKTAIL, YOUNG GUNS, LONESOME DOVE, K9 and DANCES WITH WOLVES and shares some of the best things he learned along the way.

In Part 1 of this special, Dean Semler AM ACS ASC explains how he got his start in the industry, his early experiences in TV and shooting documentaries and then the making of MAD MAX: ROAD WARRIOR, DEAD CALM, COCKTAIL, YOUNG GUNS, LONESOME DOVE, K9 and DANCES WITH WOLVES and shares some of the best things he learned along the way.

From Renmark to Hollywood: Dean Semler AM ACS ASC - Part 1

Steve Arnold ACS

Steve Arnold

Steve Arnold ACS talks about his experience shooting the hit Aussie film "RAMS" with Sam Neill, Michael Caton and director Jeremy Sims.  Steve tells us about the process of testing and comparing the full range of Panavision Anamorphic lenses, creating custom LUT's for the film and how he works to get a much of the look as possible captured in camera.   This episode was recorded with a live audience at the United Cinemas Opera Quays in Sydney as a special event with the NSW ACS.

Steve Arnold ACS talks about his experience shooting the hit Aussie film "RAMS" with Sam Neill, Michael Caton and director Jeremy Sims.  Steve tells us about the process of testing and comparing the full range of Panavision Anamorphic lenses, creating custom LUT's for the film and how he works to get a much of the look as possible captured in camera.   This episode was recorded with a live audience at the United Cinemas Opera Quays in Sydney as a special event with the NSW ACS.

Shooting "RAMS": Steve Arnold ACS

Greig Fraser

Greig Fraser ACS ASC discusses his Emmy Award winning work on "The Mandalorian" and the realities of working with the LED Volume virtual production system the made the series practical.  He also talks about "Lion", "Zero Dark Thirty", "Star Wars: Rogue One" and "Dune" and looks back at some of his early work including the Palm d'Or winning short film "Cracker Bag".

Lions, Rogues and Darkness: Greig Fraser ACS ASC

Mihai Malaimare Jr is an extraordinarily talented Romanian cinematographer who has worked with some of the best directors in the world, including Francis Ford Coppola and Paul Thomas Anderson.  In this episode he talks about his work on JOJO RABBIT, how he collaborated with Taika Waititi and how he used an incredible quirk of mathematics to frame the film in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio while using anamorphic lenses.

Mihai Malaimare Jr is an extraordinarily talented Romanian cinematographer who has worked with some of the best directors in the world, including Francis Ford Coppola and Paul Thomas Anderson.  In this episode he talks about his work on JOJO RABBIT, how he collaborated with Taika Waititi and how he used an incredible quirk of mathematics to frame the film in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio while using anamorphic lenses.

Mihai Malaimare Jr - Shooting Jojo Rabbit

Mark Lapwood ACS has had built an international reputation as a visually inventive and collaborative cinematographer working on big budget TV commercials and feature films all around Asia and India as well as in Australia and New Zealand.  Mark has also managed to find a very rare balance of this work with his passion projects in documentary and time-lapse.  In this conversation Mark explains how he did it and what he expects from the future.

Mark Lapwood ACS - The Perfect Balance

A series of relaxed conversations between Ben Allan ACS CSI and some of the most interesting people in the industry today talking about the film industry and the craft of cinematography.

The T Stop Inn

John Seale

Legendary cinematographer, John Seale talks about his early career as a highly sought after camera operator, then becoming Director of Photography and moving into the Hollywood system.  He shares behind the scenes stories of working with directors like Sydney Pollack, Peter Weir and George Miller along with stars like Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron.  John also explains his approach to lighting, composition and camera movement and how to help actors and directors do their best work.

Legendary cinematographer, John Seale talks about his early career as a highly sought after camera operator, then becoming Director of Photography and moving into the Hollywood system.  He shares behind the scenes stories of working with directors like Sydney Pollack, Peter Weir and George Miller along with stars like Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron.  John also explains his approach to lighting, composition and camera movement and how to help actors and directors do their best work.

John Seale ACS ASC AM - Part 1: To Make A Better Film

Color

Siggy Ferstl is one of the world’s most experienced and respected colorists and he explains how his recent work on the Disney, Willem Dafoe film TOGO has used the newly expanded toolset of Da Vinci Resolve to break new ground in what is possible for color grading films and the new possibilities in the collaboration between a colorist and cinematographer.

Siggy Ferstl - The Color Of Texture

Anna Howard ACS talks about balancing drama, documentaries and commercials as well as rising up through the camera department in the Australian industry. She also discusses mental health, mentors and the complex issues around equality and diversity in our industry.

Anna Howard ACS - Real Cinematography

Fabian Wagner

Fabian Wagner ASC BSC discusses his work on high end TV dramas including "Sherlock" &amp; "The Crown" and he sets the record straight on his dark photography on "Game Of Thrones: The Long Night".

Fabian Wagner ASC BSC discusses his work on high end TV dramas including "Sherlock" &amp; "The Crown" and he sets the record straight on his dark photography on "Game Of Thrones: The Long Night".

Fabian Wagner ASC BSC - Game of Light

Mark Toia

Mark Toia talks through step by step, how he became one of the most successful TV Commercial Directors in the world, constantly travelling the globe doing multimillion dollar ads.  Throughout his directing career, Mark has continued to be his own cinematographer initially on 35mm film and then making the transition to digital with RED.  He has now used that success to be able to make a feature film called "ROBOT 4" with total creative and technical control.

Mark Toia talks through step by step, how he became one of the most successful TV Commercial Directors in the world, constantly travelling the globe doing multimillion dollar ads.  Throughout his directing career, Mark has continued to be his own cinematographer initially on 35mm film and then making the transition to digital with RED.  He has now used that success to be able to make a feature film called "ROBOT 4" with total creative and technical control.

Mark Toia - Making His Own Rules

In the wake of the global controversy about the extreme darkness of some scenes in episode 3 of the final season of HBO's "Game Of Thrones", Ben speaks to cinematographers and colorists to discuss the question that has been bothering the world...  How Dark Is Too Dark?

In the wake of the global controversy about the extreme darkness of some scenes in episode 3 of the final season of HBO's "Game Of Thrones", Ben speaks to cinematographers and colorists to discuss the question that has been bothering the world...  How Dark Is Too Dark?

SPECIAL: Game of Darkness

Shane Mario Ruggieri

Shane Mario Ruggieri is the in house colorist at Dolby Laboratories in California.  He's one of the world's most knowledgable people on the subject of High Dynamic Range.  Shane speaks passionately about the technology and its creative potential.

Shane Mario Ruggieri is the in house colorist at Dolby Laboratories in California.  He's one of the world's most knowledgable people on the subject of High Dynamic Range.  Shane speaks passionately about the technology and its creative potential.

Shane Mario Ruggieri CSI - HDR & New Colors To See

Ben Allan ACS CSI and FXGUIDE's Mike Seymour are at Apple WWDC 2019 to see the new Mac Pro and discuss the significance of this new machine and the associated technology.

Ben Allan ACS CSI and FXGUIDE's Mike Seymour are at Apple WWDC 2019 to see the new Mac Pro and discuss the significance of this new machine and the associated technology.

SPECIAL: The New Mac Pro

Mandy Walker

Mandy Walker ACS ASC talks about shooting the new live-action "MULAN" for Disney on the ALEXA 65, "HIDDEN FIGURES" on 35mm, collaborating with great directors like Niki Caro and Baz Luhrmann and how she prepares for a big film including camera and lens testing and  creating custom LUTs.

Mandy Walker ACS ASC talks about shooting the new live-action "MULAN" for Disney on the ALEXA 65, "HIDDEN FIGURES" on 35mm, collaborating with great directors like Niki Caro and Baz Luhrmann and how she prepares for a big film including camera and lens testing and  creating custom LUTs.

Mandy Walker ACS ASC - An Artist and a General

Peter James

Peter James ACS ASC talks about how he got started in the industry, worked his way up to being a cinematographer and the remarkable five decades since.  He discusses his 13 film collaboration with legendary director Bruce Beresford, including the Best Picture Academy Award Winner "Driving Miss Daisy".  Peter also talks about technology, visual references and the differences between shooting dramas like "Black Robe" and comedies like "Meet The Parents".

Peter James ACS ASC - The Big Dream

Checco Varese

Checco Varese ASC talks about shooting "It: Chapter 2" as well as Amazon's "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" and being the go-to guy for pilot season.  We discuss the dynamics of the husband &amp; wife, cinematographer &amp; director relationship and how to juggle parenting and filmmaking along with where our industry is at and where it's going.

Checco Varese ASC - Keepers Of The Memories

Clara Chong

Clara Chong is a director with over 25 years experience across TV Commercials, Documentaries and Drama.  She discusses the relationship between director and cinematographer as well as the role of the director and how she uses technology to be better prepared and more efficient on set.

Clara Chong - Directors & Cinematographers

Frieder Hochheim changed what was possible for cinematographers to achieve when he created the Kino Flo fluorescent lights which finally made it possible to work quickly and in tight spaces with beautifully soft light.  He worked closely with colour scientists at Kodak to solve the complex problems with the way that the colour spectrum output by traditional flouro lights was captured by film.  He's now using the same rigorous science to solve the challenges of how the spectral response of various digital cameras and different LED lights can produce unpredictable colour results.  In the process, he's discovered some game-changing things about LED lights and digital cameras.

Frieder Hochheim - Kino Flo & Color Science

Tristan Milani ACS talks about returning to the Australian industry from the US and returning TV Drama with "Secret Bridesmaids' Business" which is premiering on the Seven Network this weekend.

Tristan Milani ACS - Secret Cinematographers' Business

Marcus Hides ACS is one of Australia's most experienced drama cinematographers.  Currently one of the team of cinematographers shooting "Home &amp; Away" for the Seven Network as it rolls into its 33rd consecutive year of production this week, he discusses the show's shooting schedule of 46 weeks per year and the recent switch from ENG style cameras to Super-35 Digital Cinema cameras while continuing to shoot at an incredible pace.

Marcus Hides ACS - Endless Summer Bay

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