Overview
Save the date and join us, in association with the ASC, on Monday, December 13 for a special event highlighting the recently-announced Sony VENICE 2 digital cinema camera. This evening event will feature guest speakers Claudio Miranda, ASC, Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC, DIT Tim Nagasawa, and underwater cinematographer Braden Haggerty, who will discuss their experiences with the camera and screen the short films they worked on in preparation for the launch. The panel discussion will be moderated by David Williams (American Cinematographer) and there will be plenty of time for audience Q&A. Guests will also get the chance to go hands-on with the camera bodies on our showroom stage.
SPEAKERS
ROBERT MCLACHLAN, ASC, BSC
Robert McLachlan, ASC, CSC, is well known for his work on shows such as Westworld, Ray Donovan, Game of Thrones, (for which he received two Emmy nominations), Lovecraft Country, and the upcoming The Shining Girls, the latter two shot on VENICE. In preparation for the VENICE 2 launch, McLachlan created Homecoming, a short film shot on location in Palm Springs and Los Angeles, California, and in Southwestern, B.C., Canada. To learn more about Rob and his work, visit www.mclachlan.camera or follow him on Instagram: @rbmasc
In his short film Homecoming, Robert filmed with the VENICE 2 over ten days and shot in two countries. He used nearly every kind of camera conveyance possible from handheld, tripod, Steadicam, drone, underwater and helicopter shots.
Watch Homecoming with Robert McLachlan, ASC, BSC
TIM NAGASAWA
Tim Nagasawa is a digital imaging technician and a cinematographer who is a member of Local 600. He was born – and currently lives – in Southern California, and studied art at California State University Northridge, later concentrating on cinematography at UCLA. Working his way up the ranks from his first job as a Production Assistant, Tim has also worked as a DIT on projects such as Ray Donovan, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and Spider-Man 3. He also worked with Robert McLachlan on the recent short film Homecoming, shot on the new VENICE 2 camera.
To learn more about Tim and his work, follow him on Instagram: @harukitron
CLAUDIO MIRANDA, ASC
Claudio Miranda is a Chilean cinematographer best known as the Academy Award-winning director of photography on Ang Lee's film Life of Pi and as the director of photography on David Fincher's film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. His other notable work also includes: Top Gun: Maverick, Only the Brave, Oblivion, Tron: Legacy, and Tomorrowland among others. For his work on Life of Pi, Claudio received multiple awards, including the Academy Award for Best Cinematography and the BAFTA for Best Cinematography.
In his short film The Camera Test, Claudio tests the original VENICE and the VENICE 2 8.6K to learn the strengths of each camera and showcase how the cameras can work together on a film. He took inspiration from his 2017 film The Dig, and tested the cameras on location using anamorphic lenses.
Watch "The Camera Test" with Claudio Miranda, ASC
To see more of Claudio's work, visit claudiomiranda.com or follow him on Instagram: @claudiomirandadop
BRADEN HAGGERTY
Braden Haggerty is a professional underwater cinematographer and photographer. With a background in deep sea diving in the cold waters of Canada, she captures exceptional visuals of our world underwater. Braden also served as the underwater cinematographer on the short film Homecoming, shot on the new VENICE 2 camera.
To see more of Braden's work, visit bradenhaggertyphotography.com or follow her on Instagram: @bradenhaggerty
Important Note
As we return to our facility and host in-person events, it is important for us to establish an environment that provides safety and comfort for both our guests and our employees. We have assessed our facility and have implemented several safety protocols and controls within our space. All attendees must present proof of vaccination upon check-in and will be expected to show their ticket (either as a print out or on a mobile device). Masks are required unless eating or drinking.
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