Philippe Van Leeuw and Pascal Ridao, AFC Members, selected seven films at the San Sebastian Film Festival’s International Film Students Meeting, presided by Laurent Cantet. Each of them, directed in a different country, many of which are distant, is the expression of a different culture and experience. They were projected during the 3rd Caméflex AFC (7-11 February 2015). A member of the AFC presented each film.
RVZ showed some interesting new products at AFC Micro Salon last week. Jon Fauer, Director of Photography and editor of the famous website Film and Digital Times, gives us his feedback.
Eclectic and determined, enthusiastic and rebellious, from the start of his career Luciano Tovoli upset the habits and traditions of the profession with his mix of verve, self-confidence, and occasional ingenuity. He has what is sometimes called “character”.
The 2015 AFC Micro Salon, which will take place on 6-7 February, features stands on three floors of La fémis: the ground level (courtyard and entrance), the first basement floor (level -1), and the 2nd floor. Access to all levels is via the central staircase inside the building. Below, you will find maps of the various exposition rooms and the location of each of the participating AFC associate members’ stands.
Further information is available on the Micro Salon’s website (in French): microsalon.fr
Once again, there will be many new products to see on the Emit booth this year. The Micro Salon is a privileged moment for our manufactures to share their knowledge and experiences with the end users. Some will find a source of inspiration and others will find solutions to help complete their projects.
The AFC is pleased to announce the arrival of Canon France as its newest Associate Member. A major player in the creation of still and moving images, Canon has listened to cinematographers over the last few years and now offers them new tools that are perfectly adapted to the latest techniques in cinematography.
Accepting the kind invitation of Jacques Delacoux, CEO of Transvideo and Aaton Digital, a delegation of AFC and AFSI (French Association of Film and Television Sound) members travelled to 2, rue de la Paix in Grenoble (Isère Department) on 9 July 2014. This historical place, where Jean-Pierre Beauviala and his co-workers have been designing and manufacturing, inter alia, Aaton cameras and the Cantar-X, the company’s first digital recorder, and where the company with the promising future is currently creating its latest innovation, the Cantar-X3.
Aware that returning to Earth is always a difficult transition, Samuel and I continued to take our “Two Pictures a Day in Amman” for two days after the final clap of 3000 Nights… But tonight, I won’t ask Samuel to show me his photo of the day…
Gilles Porte, AFC, and Samuel Lahu, his first assistant camera, spent nine weeks in Jordan filming Mai Masri’s film 3000 Nights. They agreed to send us two daily entries from the photo journal they kept every day. Their stay has ended, and you can now discover the photos they took during their ninth and last week in Jordan.
Gilles Porte, AFC, and Samuel Lahu, his Assistant Cameraman, are currently shooting in Jordan. They have agreed to send us two images extracted from the daily photographic journal they are keeping during the shooting of the film 3000 Nights, directed by Mai Masri. Have a look at their eighth week of work.
Gilles Porte, AFC, and Samuel Lahu, his Assistant Cameraman, are currently shooting in Jordan. They have agreed to send us two images extracted from the daily photographic journal they are keeping during the shooting of the film 3000 Nights, directed by Mai Masri. Have a look at their seventh week of work.
Gilles Porte, AFC, and Samuel Lahu, his Assistant Cameraman, are currently shooting in Jordan. They have agreed to send us two images extracted from the daily photographic journal they are keeping during the shooting of the film 3000 Nights, directed by Mai Masri. Have a look at their sixth week of work.
Gilles Porte, AFC, and Samuel Lahu, his Assistant Cameraman, are currently shooting in Jordan. They have agreed to send us two images extracted from the daily photographic journal they are keeping during the shooting of the film 3000 Nights, directed by Mai Masri. Have a look at their fifth week of work.
Gilles Porte, AFC, and Samuel Lahu, his Assistant Cameraman, are currently shooting in Jordan. They have agreed to send us two images extracted from the daily photographic journal they are keeping during the shooting of the film 3000 Nights, directed by Mai Masri. Have a look at their fourth week of work.
Gilles Porte, AFC, and Samuel Lahu, his Assistant Cameraman, are currently shooting in Jordan. They have agreed to send us two images extracted from the daily photographic journal they are keeping during the shooting of the film 3000 Nights, directed by Mai Masri. Have a look at their third week of work.
Gilles Porte, AFC, and Samuel Lahu, his Assistant Cameraman, are currently shooting in Jordan. They have agreed to send us two images extracted from the daily photographic journal they are keeping during the shooting of the film 3000 Nights, directed by Mai Masri. Have a look at their second week of work.
Gilles Porte, AFC, and Samuel Lahu, his Assistant Cameraman, are currently shooting in Jordan. They have agreed to send us two images extracted from the daily photographic journal they are keeping during the shooting of the film 3000 Nights, directed by Mai Masri. Have a look of their first week of work.