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06 GLADIATOR II John Mathieson, BSC helps Ridley Scott bring ancient Rome roaring back to life in this hotly anticipated sequel 12 GRADING GLADIATOR II We also talk to Stephen Nakamura about his colour grading process for Scott’s epic 18 BROADCAST ROBOTICS A look at the latest developments in camera robotics for broadcast settings, with experts from Mo-Sys and Videndum 27 THOUGHT LEADER We hear about OpenTrackIO, a free, open-source protocol to improve interoperability in VP and beyond 30 NOSFERATU A remake of the iconic gothic horror film with Robert Eggers at the helm. We get the lowdown from DOP Jarin Blaschke 37 TAKE TWO On the same topic, explore the original 1922 Nosferatu with Katie Kasperson 38 DEFINITION X THE FLINT The Flint ’s Neal Romanek sits down with Anne Lajla Utsi, managing director of the International Sami Film Institute 45 IN SHORT Red Soil follows the family of a Nigerian elder as they prepare for her funeral 46 INTERVIEW Tim Cragg, one of the most in-demand documentary DOPs, reflects on how the genre is evolving in the streaming age
52 POWER UP Tech experts from Hawk-Woods and Anton/Bauer talk about the battery innovations to watch for in 2025 54 ROUND TABLE Our panel discusses pan-tilt-zoom cameras, looking at challenges for their adoption in high-end filmmaking, advancements in automation and more 62 TRAILBLAZERS The founders of the Female Film Club join us to examine both the obstacles and
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69 INDUSTRY BRIEFINGS A new virtual production studio in Gran Canaria, a boost for the VFX industry, dates for your diary, plus lots more 74 TOOLKIT Must-have tools and tech to get on your radar, from Aputure’s INFINIMAT to Fujifilm’s first-ever filmmaking camera, GFX ETERNA
opportunities for women in film 66 VFX BREAKDOWN
Vine FX gives us a rundown of its work on Paris Has Fallen , an action-packed series full of demanding visual sequences
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