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PRODUCTIONS 6/ PROJECT HAIL MARY
We venture into deep space with Greig Fraser to discuss the smash-hit movie adaptation of the beloved sci-fi novel 70/ BEDLAM The project’s DOP and DIT talk tackling medium format anamorphic filmmaking on a small, indie budget TECH & TECHNIQUE 12/ V IS FOR VISTAVISION Used on a string of acclaimed recent films, this vintage format is 100% back. We dive into its past, present and future 18/ MASTERING THE ONER Capturing a oner effectively is no mean feat. DOPs Seamus McGarvey and Matt Lewis offer some words of wisdom 24/ VERTICAL DRAMAS These 9:16 movies are making waves. Learn about the trend and explore how they come together behind the scenes 30/ PREVENTING THE NEXT WORKFLOW BREAK-IN How well protected are your production assets? Neal Romanek digs into content security’s threats and solutions 36/ PREVIS WIZ Our round-up of the top budget-friendly previsualisation tools currently available to professional filmmakers
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Senior staff writer Katie Kasperson basks in Elvis Presley’s incomparable stage presence DEFINITION RECOMMENDS: EPIC
I t seems Baz Luhrmann couldn’t help falling in love with Elvis, and it’s no wonder, as his talent and charm rip right through the screen in EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert . While researching Elvis , his 2022 biopic starring Austin Butler, Luhrmann unearthed hours of previously unseen footage, matched it to the corresponding audio files and restored the film clips to their former glory. Stitched together by Jonathan Redmond – who won an Academy Award for his editing on Elvis – EPiC propels us through Presley’s early life
and leads us into his Las Vegas residency, where it becomes more of a concert film and less a documentary. EPiC confirms that the King is best seen in colour. Some clips are monochrome, but most are hyper-saturated thanks to colourist Brett Manson, who brought Elvis back in full, vibrant force. Flashy costumes and day clothes feel equally dazzling. Whether you’re Elvis’ biggest fan or a casual listener, EPiC is a sensory treat that connects you to the man behind the music.
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