British Cinematographer

Creative UK has launched a new report examining how AI and advanced technologies are being adopted across the cultural and creative industries. Published just ahead of the one-year anniversary of the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy, this report sets out recommendations to “support the effective adoption of responsible AI across the creative industries”.  The Creative...

Senior colourist Simone Grattarola (Time Based Arts) reunited with director Tom Harper and cinematographer George Steel BSC for Netflix’s Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a feature length instalment that’s set in Birmingham during the 1940 Blitz of World War II. Completed at Dirty Looks and incorporating Cinelab Film and Digital’s digital film development (DFD) process, ... ...

VERSA Studios has launched VERSA Lab, a new IP and format development platform designed to support creators and producers from early-stage concept through to production readiness across television, streaming and digital media. VERSA Lab represents the “next evolution of VERSA’s digital-first strategy, combining studio infrastructure, creative expertise and advanced production...

Sony is expanding its “long-term commitment to the cinema industry” with the development of Rialto 65, a new 65mm format capable image sensor block for the Venice 2, targeting release in the first half of 2027.  Designed to extend the capabilities of the Venice 2 platform, the new sensor “reinforces Sony’s focus on supporting cinematographers ...

Panavision has unveiled the new Primo 65 lens series.  “Delivering the famed look of Panavision’s storied 35mm-format Primo spherical optics, Primo 65 primes offer full coverage of 65mm-format camera sensors,” it said.  “This latest addition to Panavision’s revered lens inventory reaffirms the company’s commitment to providing cinematographers around the world with ...