In this episode, we welcome Trevor Matthews and Nick Gordon, producers of the Golden Globe award-winning and Oscar-nominated film, The Brutalist. They share about their production company, Brookstreet Pictures, and the journey of this film from script to screen. Also, Trevor and Nick talk about their back stories, path into filmmaking, and approaches to producing films. In addition, they provide insights on film financing, distribution, working with directors, and other aspects of their craft.
“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:
How Cromorama solves HDR production challenges with AJA ColorBox
Cromorama is transforming HDR workflows for live production across the globe, using AJA ColorBox and its integrated ORION-CONVERT pipeline to power SDR/HDR transforms, quality control checks, and more for high-stakes productions like the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship. Find out how in this interview with Cromorama CEO and CTO Pablo Garcia here
Explore the OWC Jellyfish Nomad:
Discover how the OWC Jellyfish Nomad turned a desolate location in the Utah Salt Flats into a fully equipped, mobile production studio. This compact, powerful device allows video professionals to manage, share, and collaborate on high-resolution projects in remote environments. Click through to see how you can streamline your workflow, no matter where your next shoot takes you! Read here
New Solutions from Videoguys:
The EOS C80 camera is designed for limitless creative vision. The compact, full-featured camera body includes Canon's 6K full frame Back-Illuminated Stacked CMOS sensor, Cinema RAW Light and 4K/120p internal recording, Canon’s next-generation Dual Pixel CMOS AF II and a 12G-SDI interface. The EOS C80 seamlessly integrates into almost any production providing the ultimate flexibility and outstanding image quality. Explore here
Netflix Feature “Let Go” Showcases Igelkott Studios’ Masterful Visual FX
Netflix’s Let Go (2024) tells a heartfelt story with beautifully crafted visuals. Igelkott Studios contributed to the car and airplane sequences using advanced In-Camera Visual FX. Led by Eric Hasso, we focus on authenticity and innovation. Watch Let Go on Netflix and learn more at Igelkott Studios.
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ZEISS Introduces Supreme Zoom Radiance:
The new ZEISS Supreme Zoom Radiance set includes three purpose-built T2.9 high-end cine zooms: 15-30mm, 28-80mm and 70-200mm. Featuring the same T* blue lens coating as the popular Supreme Prime Radiances, they offer a similar look with consistent flares and warmer color rendition. Learn more here
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