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- A new web series, which goes behind the scenes of the making of the documentary 'Rising From Ashes'. The Zacuto production team follow Director T.C. Johnstone, Producer Greg Kwedar and their entire film crew during the last 18-days of filming 'Rising From Ashes: a film about Rwanda's first national cycling team'.
- A family deals with the repercussions of not telling their daughter her stepmother has cancer.
- Welcome to The Revenge of the Great Camera Shootout 2012 (RGCSO), a Zacuto/Kessler production in association with Filmworkers Club & Tribeca Flashpoint Academy. This year is different from past Zacuto/Kessler Great Camera Shootouts. The test, administered by Bruce Logan, ASC, shows two ways of looking at cameras-empirical and subjective, with a strong emphasis on subjective. The test was conducted in February 2012 at the Tribeca Flashpoint Academy in Chicago and the color grading was completed using the Baselight color grading system at Filmworkers Club also in Chicago. Some camera manufacturers opted to color grade at other facilities but used the Baselight system as well. Zacuto acted as the central organizing body for the project and documented the production and post-production processes.
- The Great Camera Shootout 2011 is a documentary about the Single Chip Camera Evaluation (SCCE) which is a large scale technical camera comparison administered by Robert Primes, ASC. Our documentary was designed to educate and broaden the understanding of the elements that create image quality.
- In this film, legendary cinematographers share their personal perspectives on what they do and what it means to them.
- In Critics, film video veterans, Steve Weiss, Director of Film Fellas & Critics, and Philip Bloom, a London based Cinematographer and Filmmaker, come together as dueling co-hosts to candidly critique web based video content. Critics, offering an eclectic mix of personalities, perspectives and laughter.
- The fellas discuss shooting a wedding film in non-linear vs. linear and the craft of editing. Next, they elaborate on concept films and creating a seamless production that plays like a movie.
- The cast discusses wedding filmmaking event shows: WEVA, IN[FOCUS] and Re:Frame. They finish with a candid talk on the issues of creative content and copy artists.
- The fellas jump into discussing the changing social media of the industry; forums, Facebook, blogging and ways to personally connect with future clients. Next, song selections are debated.
- A set of camera assessment tests looking at latitude. Watch results & discussions by ASC, Indie, event & convergence DP's at AFI and Skywalker Ranch.
- The dueling hosts critique an eclectic range of videos, from artistic shorts to "A Thousand Words". When it comes to videos on violence, things get interesting.
- Co-hosts Weiss & Bloom open up with some witty banter & critique 4 new shorts: an underground music vid, insane wing-suit base jumping, Trash the Dress Bridal, and a magical love story in Stop Motion.
- In Round 2, Weiss & Bloom come together in an open critique environment to discuss the filmmaking style of 3 new videos. Both agree, Matthew Brown's "GAY=SIN" is one not to be missed.
- In flame & glory, the dueling co-hosts come back to critique 3 new shorts: an off-the-charts slow motion skate boarding video, a GQ fashion narrative & a trailer with atmospheric, stunning cinematography.
- With a campy start, Weiss + Bloom critique a future world music video and Urban Nature. Next, a skilled shooter with a 5DMK11 creates: "Some of the best skiing footage I've ever seen".
- Following the dramatic Season Finale of FilmFellas Cast 6: There Will be Blood, comes the final chapter of our missing co-hosts. Edited by Philip Bloom & filmed on location at Alcatraz Island.
- Co-hosts Weiss & Bloom review a special effects video test & share an extended critique on 16:Moments by Will Hoffman, one of the most viewed films on the Internet, capturing life's everyday moments.
- The boys are back to critique 3 new videos: a bizarre music video with interesting styling, a hypnotic stop motion + live projection video and a powerful narration film evoking love, loss and loneliness.
- Co-hosts Weiss & Bloom critique 3 new Vimeo films: a skate boarding video with some nice slow-motion, Memory Bank: a modern retrospective and a post Obama election celebration on the streets of NYC.
- Co-hosts Weiss & Bloom start off with a few bits of babble before critiquing 3 short films: a dreamy narration of modern romance, an animated music video and an 80's vibe, creative concept film.
- Kicking off Season 2, co-hosts Weiss & Bloom critique 3 compelling films of religion, love and war. With nothing off limits, this extended webisode will surely spark controversy & passionate debate.
- In between the banter on who has the hairiest back, Weiss & Bloom critique 3 new films: a non-story way not to do a 3D, a hairy commercial spot & a quiet story of human connection, no translated needed.
- In the season premiere, co-hosts Weiss & Bloom take on 3 new films: a Clockwork Orange diatribe, an 80's style drama and a true Hollywood short film which will set the bar high for any new filmmaker.
- After a rocky start & a wardrobe malfunction, the boys critique 3 new films: a street riot protest, an eye-popping, pushing the boundaries intimate film & and a compelling drama of love & loss with a twist.
- Round 2 kicks off with camera assessment tests: sensitivity to ultra-sensitivity. Hear commentary from DP's Stephen Goldblatt ASC, Shane Hurlbut ASC & more. This time, see DSLRs kick film's sensitive ass.
- 3 new films are critiqued: a quirky, campy trailer leading to confusion, an old Hollywood romantic short film of two strangers crashing into love & beautiful, magical film exploring life's moments.
- 2009–TV EpisodeCo-hosts review Ronin Jorah's visually stunning WW2 trailer with an extended critique on special effects. Next, they watch a quirky love story & dive deep into a controversial bullfighting doc.
- The ASC cast return to debate the harsh reality of ageism and the double standard in Hollywood. They discuss lighting, retouching, the loyalty of collaboration and the importance of learning filming history.
- Season Finale: the ASC cast discus making a living in the film industry, working with actors and the new generation of DPs. Next, they elaborate on DSLRs, 3D and their favorite projects.
- The FilmFellas discuss the other side of being a DP: the psychology of film production and the art of collaboration. They elaborate on having great crews with great attitudes who remain adaptable on set.
- It doesn't take long before the collective vision of the RFA film crew begins to unravel as the passionate group of filmmakers battle it out to catch the elusive light.
- The final race is approaching for the first Rwandan national cycling team and everything the "Rising From Ashes" crew has been working toward is on the line. Will they get the shots they need to get the story?
- In the most scientific camera comparison to date, "The Great Camera Shootout 2011: a documentary of the Single Chip Camera Evaluation (SCCE)" premieres with Episode 1: "The Tipping Point." The first episode of the 3-part web series examines three SCCE Tests: The Dynamic Range Test, The Under Exposure Test and The Over Exposure Test. In addition to the SCCE tests, the web series features commentary from some of the top DPs in the industry, filmed at worldwide screening locations in Sydney, Amsterdam, New York, London, Las Vegas (NAB) and Hollywood.
- The Great Camera Shootout 2011 was nominated for two Emmy awards, Midwest Chapter. One nomination was for Outstanding Achievement in Informational Programming and the other was for Zacuto Editor Karen Abad's, skillful editing work.
- Tests covering sensitivity, resolution, compression and the relationship between them. These tests were designed and administered by Robert Primes ASC.