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As public events start once again, there are three international filmmaking expos open for business F or the latest and greatest in the world of filmmaking, you could always count on annual shows. Packed with people and kit – from “The Cine Gear Expo has amore relaxed,
cameras and rigs, to broadcast trucks and TV studios – they have been an industry standard worldwide. But, last year, the pandemic put paid to them all. Now they are back, some in different guises, and all with relevant Covid-19 protocols. They’re ideal places for professional filmmakers and cinematographers to get together for seminars and workshops, and check out some brand new gear. The first to throw open its doors is in the UK, in the form of The Video Show at Birmingham’s sprawling NEC from 18-21 September. It’s actually part of The Photography Show, a general consumer- focused expo, rather than a trade-style cinematography event. Withmany professional photographers making the switch to video, there are seminars from industry figureheads on how to fund your film, getting ahead in commercials or branded films, and marketing yourself. And a live stage will offer video seminars and demos on subjects such as lighting, audio and storytelling. Unusually for a video show, there are retailers on handwith superb offers on kit to take away with you. It’s also brimming with camera, lens and accessory manufacturers displaying their latest products. Just a few days later, the action changes continents, as the Cine Gear Expo kicks off at its new home of the Los Angeles Convention Center on 23-26 September. Until this year, the event was held on a backlot at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, with a focus on high-end TV and movie production. The predominantly outdoor location in the home of Hollywood movies has always given it a more relaxed, less corporate feel than many shows. And it draws the biggest names in cinematography, looking to check out the latest advances in shooting movies.
less corporate feel thanmany shows”
The transfer to the LA Convention Center may change the feel of the event, but it will still be a hubbub of precious knowledge. In fact, the final day is all about masterclasses, where you can learn from the best in the business. There are also film screenings, awards, a film contest and lots of networking events, while manufacturers – small and large – will line up to show their wares. But the biggie is a few weeks later, as the NAB Show returns to its spiritual home at the huge Las Vegas Convention Center from 9-13 October. No matter your place in the industry, this is where you get up close to the tools, technology and people to take your work to the next level. There are seminars, workshops, networking events and awards. But perhaps NAB’s biggest draw for indie filmmakers is when all the manufacturers wheel out their latest and shiniest equipment. You can get hands-on with the kit, talk to real experts for one-to- one advice, and compare products from different vendors. It’s a great place to check out cameras and lenses from the likes of Sony, Panasonic, Arri, Canon, Fujifilm, Blackmagic and more. For accessories, it’s often a perfect opportunity to find out what makes the newest equipment special. Try out lights from Aputure, listen to audio from Sennheiser, or head over to Sandisk for the new Professional range of G-Technology hard drive solutions. Investigate the latest tech – and see what it can do for your business. At all these shows, look out for Pro Moviemaker , of course –we’ll be there!
COME TOGETHER! There’s nothing quite like a show. Get your hands on the latest kit, enjoy expert insight and meet fellow filmmakers, whether it’s in the US or England
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