AFTRS is seeking to fill the position of General Manager, Technology, and applications are open until 23 January. If you think you might be the person for the job, check out the classified ad here. Full details on the job, the salary range, and selection criteria are on the Read more…
On 26 Feb 2015 the twittersphere went berserk over… the colours of a dress. What the??? Fistfights and relationship breakups revolved around whether the garment was black/blue, or gold/white! But hang on – isn’t this is what every CCU op and colourist has to deal with, and the viewers understand not…
Mad Max Fury Road took over 15 years to progress from almost-ready to actual production. A crew of 1500 laboured in the Namibian desert for six months or more to help realise George Miller’s dream, and in the process solved one unsolvable problem after another. In a special SMPTE Section Meeting, we bring you the backstory from people who were part of that crew.
So you’ve got used to HDTV and Rec. 709 colour, and you thought it was the bee’s knees, and so much better than standard def? And how much better was Digital Cinema and the P3 colour volume? Yep, heaps. But now: WHAMMO – Rec. 2020 has come along, and will completely blow you out of the water. You need to see it for your self. Really…
Christmas Bash on again – ho ho ho. Tip: if you have registered, then all the details are available through Eventbrite. We’ve also updated the menu, and it’s a corker. So now just work out how to get to the Treehouse in North Sydney. Read all about it…
Our members’ outing at Chief Entertainment was informative and memorable. And we got a few pictures…
Our November Section Meeting will be held from on Wednesday 18 November at the breezy new Artarmon studios of Chief Entertainment (1800 for 1830, finish around 2200). Registration has now closed, and the event is a sellout!! Details of the event are on your Eventbrite registration, or check the story here…
Tait de Lorenzo is studying film at JMC Academy in Sydney. She took time out to enter the inaugural SMPTE Student Film Festival, and made the cut! That’s how it’s done.
We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to cancel the Mad Max: Fury Road event scheduled for Thursday 17 September. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
All efforts are being made to reschedule this event and we will let you know as soon as a new date has been set. Meanwhile, keep an eye on our website as we have a number of other technology and sound events coming up.
If you are not a member of SMPTE, why not register directly with our mailing list by filling in the box in the right hand column. That will ensure that you are notified of future SMPTE events. It’s only a couple of clicks, and you won’t be spammed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us directly (click the “Read more” to get the address).
Paul Broderick
Australia Section Chair
How about entering the SMPTE-HPA Student Film Festival? The entry date has been extended to 16 September (US time) which gives you a chance!! Entries from Australia, NZ and the region have a good chance.