When Cinematographer Blake McClure signed on to shoot HBO’s new comedy Rooster, he wasn’t looking to reinvent the sitcom; he was looking for a way to stretch the visual language of comedy to integrate the intimacy of large format.
Leveraging generative AI, computer vision, and data from real environments, spatial computing has opened the door for cutting-edge systems that blend the physical and digital worlds into a new frontier of human-technology interaction.
NAB 2026 looks set to bring a raft of creativity and technological innovation, yet serious political and environmental questions remain.
Given the chance to shoot the 18th century action-drama Bedlam, Cinematographer James Butler crafted a daring project that merged medium-format photography with cutting-edge digital cinema on a customised Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65.
While looking after his dying parents, VR Filmmaker Ian Tuason became obsessed with demonic possession stories, which planted the seed for the uniquely creepy sound design of his first feature.
Live sports entertainment remains the most powerful driver of real-time engagement in media, but the format through which it’s delivered is rapidly evolving.
As broadcasters and content creators embrace in-camera VFX and data-driven workflows, a new technology stack is redefining what can be achieved on set and who can afford to achieve it. Framestore’s Connor Ling explores the possibilities of this evolving ecosystem.
With the rise of free, high-quality media tools, physical broadcast production hardware is looking less and less essential. IBC365 investigates.
Nella Mente di Narciso’s Director of Photography, Gianluca Braccieri, reveals the digital film cameras, custom lighting setup, and end-to-end post-production software the team leveraged to achieve the tension and mystery of the Italian crime documentary series’ highly anticipated third season.
6G is coming and promises massive improvements in efficiency across society. But beyond those with vested interests, 6G may not justify either hype or investment. Adrian Pennington reports.
