All articles by Adrian Pennington – Page 20
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Industry Trends
Posthumous performances: Should we digitally recreate dead actors?
NAB 2019: The ethics of digitally recreated performances by actors who have passed away was questioned during an SMPTE panel at NAB.
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NAB 2019: Esports targeted by kit vendors
NAB 2019: The rapid growth of esports is proving to be a godsend for live event kit vendors, and as a result was a major focus at this year’s show in Las Vegas
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AV1: Codec wars erupt
NAB 2019: Just as AV1 gains significant momentum, its royalty-free agenda comes under threat
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The cloud gets crowded
The cloud allows for revolutionary gains in speed, flexibility, and collaboration, with the industry on a fast track to deploying workflows with Google, Microsoft and Amazon. So it’s little wonder that NAB has been awash with new launches based on cloud technology.
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Cinema tech: High frame rates take a bold leap forward
The jury is out on the aesthetic qualities of high frame rates (HFR) for cinema but the technique seems an inevitable part of the future theatrical experience.
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New at NAB: From 4K to 8K capture
NAB 2019: 4K HDR emerges as the live production benchmark and 8K becomes an option for 4K workflows.
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Behind the scenes: Shane Meadows’ The Virtues
The latest drama from This is England writer-director Shane Meadows was created in a semi-improvised fashion which required highly flexible production planning from indie producer Warp Films
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Game of Thrones Season 8: Battling the pirates
Ahead of the final season of Game of Thrones premiering on Sunday (14 April), Adrian Pennington looks at the huge security operation to prevent it from being pirated and previews the epic battle scenes and visual effects that lie at the heart of the franchise finale.
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Netflix original: Inside Netflix’s post-production operation
From interactive episodes of Black Mirror to Bear Grylls’ latest series, Netflix’s post-production operation and supply chain is responsible for servicing the insatiable appetite for original content that will see it deliver more than 1,000 branded shows this year.
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Executive Interviews
Craft Leaders: Natasha Braier, Cinematographer
The filmmaker’s principal job is tell a story but the conventions of narrative can be a straitjacket for those like cinematographer Natasha Braier who believes in experimenting.
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NAB 2019: Five trends to watch
NAB 2019: Automated production, cloud, 5G, at-home production and streaming codecs are among the likely hot topics in Las Vegas.
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What Brexit means for European VFX firms
While UK VFX and animation houses operate in the almost certain knowledge that Brexit will dent their global competitiveness, facilities in Europe expect to benefit.
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Craft Leaders: Demetri Portelli, Stereographer
One of the world’s leading specialists in 3D production, Demetri Portelli’s credits include Oscar winner Hugo through to Ang Lee’s upcoming sci-fi film Gemini Man – and he thinks that 3D filmmaking remains vital to the future of cinema
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Behind the scenes: Dumbo
Chris Lebenzon, Tim Burton’s regular collaborator in the edit room, explains how they brought their CG lead character to life
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Google Stadia: Not just for gamers?
Far more than a game streaming service, Google Stadia represents a transformative shift in digital communication, writes Adrian Pennington.
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UK VFX industry weighs the cost of Brexit
The UK’s VFX houses warn that cost of visas under current Brexit proposals risks the sector’s global competitiveness
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Behind the scenes: Captain Marvel
IBC365 marvels behind the scenes of Disney’s first female-fronted superhero release.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Mandy Walker, DoP
In the latest in IBC365’s series of interviews with inspirational women, director of photography Mandy Walker reflects on working on projects as diverse as Baz Luhrmann’s Australia, Ted Melfi’s Hidden Figures and Niki Caro’s upcoming Disney blockbuster Mulan.
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Interview: Carolina Costa, DoP
In the second in a series of interviews with inspirational women in the run up to International Women’s Day, director of photography Carolina Costa reveals what motivates her.
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What to expect at Mobile World Congress 2019
From foldable phones to live biohack chip implants and an exhibition and conference awash with 5G, we look at the likely trends and talking points at this year’s Mobile World Congress.