BSC EXPO REVIEW INDUSTRY.
A RAPTOROUS WELCOME Red Digital Cinema was showcasing the new Super 35 edition of the V-Raptor 8K
Ben Davis, cinematographer on the critically acclaimed The Banshees of Inisherin , explained to a standing-room- only auditorium how he and his team overcame the challenges of filming on two remote islands. Quentin Jorquera, cinematographer and virtual production specialist, was at the talk. He says he was impressed with the choice of sequence Davis chose to share with the audience. “It’s a sequence in which, from his own mouth, ‘there’s not much to see in terms of cinematography, but it’s about an incredible moment of acting’. I thought it was a beautiful reminder that we do this job because we know the way we love watching movies, in the end, is through the camera viewfinder. It was a beautiful and much-needed lesson in humility.” With regards to what was being showcased, Jorquera describes it as a ‘vibrant, busy and exciting show’, with some outstanding equipment on the various stands. “Kino Flo’s new Mimik fixture is one of the best lighting solutions I’ve seen for virtual production yet, and Arri’s Heroes lenses are simply brilliant in their originality and oddity,” he adds. “But more than a technical show, this year was a great moment of human connection – through initiatives like the Digital Orchard Foundation’s Talent Bar, some amazing seminars and the presence of the Illuminatrix Collectives.” Johann Perry, DOP on the third series of BBC show Happy Valley , thinks the BSC Expo is always one of the highlights of the year, when you can meet the people behind all the great innovations – and equipment both fresh and established. “What better place to work out how to get that scene for your next project? It’s also one of the few times in the year you can meet so many friends, both old and new.” Turn to page 86 to check out some of the exciting products on show! Roll on BSC Expo 2024.
“I’m always inspired by seminars that host industry leaders, who generously share insight into their work and processes”
THE FUTURE IS NOW As the hot topic of modern cinema, companies were keen to show off their virtual production solutions, with LED screens and integrated workflows very much the order of the day
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