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Robert B. Richardson, ASC

Bob Richardson, ASC received an Academy Award for Best Cinematography on Hugo. He previously won for JFK and The Aviator. It was the first award of the evening–appropriate because Hugo was a beautifully shot (in 3D), masterfully directed, a compelling and complex story brought to screen with many innovations. It was the first 3D picture for Richardson and Scorcese, the first… read more…

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The SOC Awards and Angenieux’s New President

It’s been a good week for France in Hollywood. A week ago, February 19th, the Society of Camera Operators awarded Angenieux a 2012 Technical Achievement Award for the design of the Optimo series of hand-held zoom lenses: 15-40, 28-76 and 45-120mm. Pierre Andurand, new President of Thales Angenieux, accepted the award on behalf of all the people who made these… read more…

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Call for SOC Tech Awards

 2012 SOCIETY OF CAMERA OPERATORS TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) invites innovators, businesses, and inventors to submit products and technology that have made a distinct contribution to the art and craft of the camera operator. The awards will be presented by the SOC at the 2012 Society of Camera Operators Lifetime Achievement Awards, on… read more…

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SOC Awards

By Georgia Packard, SOC. The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) rolled out the red carpet for their 2011 Lifetime Achievement Awards gala event February 5th at Warner Brothers Studios. Artists of the camera crew received a golden CAMMY while Technical  Achievement Awards were presented to the corporate community for their contributions to the advancement of equipment and techniques vital to the work… read more…

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Sci-Tech 2011

This year’s Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences were presented at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on February 12. The event, hosted by Marisa Tomei, honored many innovations in the digital realm in the industry, as well as gravity-defying systems for sending cameras and props zooming through the air and enabling shots and special… read more…

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Denny Clairmont to get AMPAS Bonner Medal

Denny Clairmont, motion picture wizard and head of Clairmont Camera, will receive the John A. Bonner Medal from the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The medal of commendation will be presented at the Scientific and Technical (Sci-Tech) Awards on Saturday, February 12, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Denny and Terry founded Clairmont Camera… read more…

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SOC Awards

The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) has announced the nominees for Camera Operator of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. The black tie awards ceremony will be held on February 5, 2011 at the Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank, CA. Nominees for Camera Operator of the Year – Feature Film HEREAFTER – Steve Campanelli SALT – Scott Sakamoto THE FIGHTER –… read more…

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Academy Awards

Title: Academy Awards Location: Hollywood, California Start Time: 18:00 Date: 2011-02-27 End Time: 23:00

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White Square

Dedo Weigert, BVK, cinematographer and eponymous inventor of precision lighting systems (Dedo Lights, etc), recently received the White Square Award during the White Square Film Festival in Moscow. Dedo also was made an honorary member of the Russian Guild of Cinematographers, the second honorary member in the guild’s history. The main award of the cinematography-oriented festival went to Igor Klebanov… read more…

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