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EDITORIAL Deputy editor Chelsea Fearnley chelseafearnley@bright-publishing.com
WELCOME T he phrase ‘new year, new me’ is often banded about at this time of year by idealists who vow to break bad habits. I am one of those idealists. At the beginning of 2020, I wanted to learn how to Argentine tango and now, 12 months later, I still have beat deafness – obviously, I blame the pandemic and not my lack of willpower. Nonetheless, this year I have some resolutions I hope will stick. Definition will continue to divulge the future of video production and, as that future becomes more and more virtual, it will have a regular spot for post-production artists and technologies. To kick this off, we discover how HDR is influencing every step of the creative process, from on-set to in-studio, on p15, and explore the pros and cons of LED volume on p22. We will also have more industry insights. Last month, we spoke with Adrian Wootton, chief executive of the British Film Commission, about the UK’s ongoing production boom. Now, we speak with the country’s leading rental houses to see how the land is shifting for them. After the turbulent year they’ve had, it’s good to discover that the biggest problem they now face is equipment shortages being too busy! More of this in p10. Additionally, Definition is getting a much-needed redesign to reflect this content evolution. I won’t disclose what it looks like or when it’s happening, but I can assure you it’s good and it’s soon. With these resolutions now out there, it’s worth noting that Definition’s core – its production stories, tech analyses, gear reviews and independence – will remain unchanged. We like that about ourselves. Anyway, here’s to a bright new year.
Content writer Lee Renwick Chief sub editor Beth Fletcher Sub editor Elisha Young
Junior sub editor Jack Nason Contributor Adam Duckworth Editorial director Roger Payne ADVERTISING Group ad manager Sam Scott-Smith 01223 499457 samscott-smith@bright-publishing.com Key accounts Ed Grundy 01223 499463 edgrundy@bright-publishing.com DESIGN Design director Andy Jennings Designer Emma Di’Iuorio Ad production Man-Wai Wong PUBLISHING Managing directors Andy Brogden & Matt Pluck
Chelsea Fearnley CONTENTS PRODUCT ION 04 THE CROWN Adriano Goldman discusses the TV show’s visual evolution and why season four is so dear to him. GEAR 10 RENTAL ROUND TABLE Leading rental companies band together to debate the future of video production.
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26 RED KOMODO REVIEW
Unlike Red’s other cameras, this one comes with a global shutter sensor and built-in colour display.
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28 CAMERA LISTINGS
Our unique camera listings, featuring expert advice on how to put your kit together. POST Eben Bolter and Lux Machina help us determine the pros and cons of the industry’s biggest buzzword.
22 VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
15 HDR
COVER IMAGE The Crown ©Netflix 2020
Film professionals reveal how HDR is shaping every step of the creative process.
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