Flame On
Cinematographer Lisa Wiegand creates a dynamic look for NBC Television’s Chicago Fire
Dick Wolf's sterling track record in television gives him carte blanche to dream up and try out new stories.
Mayday
With the help of Light Iron and the RED EPIC, Don Burgess, ASC, safely lands director Robert Zemeckis’ Flight
It's been quite a while since Oscar®-winning director Robert Zemeckis, who has focused his energy on animated projects over the past decade, has made a live-action film.
Secret Agent Man
Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC, captures Skyfall, the 23rd film in the James Bond spy series
For actors playing James Bond, their third outing as Agent 007 usually proves to be the make-or-break effort. After Dr. No and the still remarkably engaging From Russia with Love, Goldfinger became a worldwide breakout hit that well and truly heralded the arrival of Bondmania.
Men Of Action
Bandito Brothers charges forward
The pros behind Bandito Brothers have a unique skill set—cofounder and director Scott Waugh is a former stuntman and action commercial director, CEO and creative director Mouse McCoy was a world-class motocross bike racer and then a world-class director and technology entrepreneur, and CTO and director Jacob Rosenberg is a technology geek and was a skateboard filmmaker who never learned what "No" meant.
Fair And Unbalanced
Encore and the ARRI ALEXA help DP Todd McMullen create a cinematic look for The Newsroom
The Newsroom is Aaron Sorkin's heralded return to television drama.
A Modern-Day Odyssey
Filmmaker David Cronenberg discusses the making of Cosmopolis and his views on digital filmmaking
Canadian writer-director David Cronenberg has always marched to the beat of his own idiosyncratic drum.
Let’s Get Paranoid
Global production company Paranoid creates innovative music vids and spots
In the modern world of commercials, music videos and independent film, digital is at the heart of just about everything. HDVideoPro chatted with global production company Paranoid about their use of HD.
Short Film, Big Vision
Trevin Matcek makes Life Begins at Rewirement for ITVS Futurestates
Writer/director Trevin Matcek was invited to pitch this story to Futurestates via Film Independent's Directing Lab.
Film Vs. Digital
Side by Side investigates the history and process of film and digital production with a who’s who of moviemakers
Religion. Race. Politics. These prickly subjects have always provoked heated discussion—and often bloodshed.
A New Network
Streamin’ Garage and NewTek bring live TV to the web
Many people who are looking to break into network television see producing content for the web as a great way to showcase their talent and hopefully earn a slot as a staff writer or even a show runner.
Fantastic Voyage
Director Ridley Scott and cinematographer Dariusz Wolski, ASC, create a sci-fi epic with Prometheus
"It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive."
Untangling The 3D Web
3ality Technica’s innovative 3D rigs help reboot the Marvel franchise for The Amazing Spider-Man
Around Hollywood, the prevailing wisdom is that to ensure a contemporary perspective and, hence, appeal to a new generation of filmgoers, successful film franchises need a fresh start every few years.