What is Authorship? Most people think that Authorship is only about Financial Compensation for the exploitation of our work. In some countries, the Law does not allow this, so a question may arise: “why should I care about something that has no value to …
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CineGear ON AIR™ Presents IMAGO: Join the Conversations Meet the Diversity & Inclusion and Technical Committees – LIVE
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Part I: 11:00am – 12:00pm PDTPart II: 12:00 pm – 1:00pm PDT We're pleased to announce that IMAGO is opening up both its Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Technical Committee to members, cinematographers and friends via Zoom …
John Holosko CSC: Unique Lighting Strategy for ”Nursery Rhyme of a Madman”
Sometime late in 2020, it came to our attention that Toronto-based veteran Canadian cinematographer John Holosko CSC had chosen to light an entire feature film with only three lights. This immediately piqued our curiosity and we wanted to find out more about …
IMAGO Helps to Deliver Sony’s COVID-19 Relief Funds to International Cinematography Community
IMAGO, the International Federation of Cinematographers, has successfully completed its distribution of financial grants from Sony Corporation’s Global Relief Fund for COVID-19, in support of the international cinematography community, via its worldwide …
IMAGO Urges PACT to Engage with BECTU Regarding UK Film Workers’ Rights
One of IMAGO's most fundamental objectives as a Federation is to promote the living and working conditions of cinematographers internationally. It recently came to our attention that circumstances caused by the ongoing Covid pandemic have resulted in a …
”Peppino” the Friend, Rotunno the Cinematographer
Sunday morning on the 7th of February, we lost, at the age of 97, a legendary international artist for talent and a master for civil dedication having taught in the last part of his life at the Centro Sperimentale of Cinematografia in Rome. He will remain …
Giuseppe Rotunno AIC ASC Passes Away Aged 97
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Giuseppe Rotunno AIC ASC has died at the age of 97. The legendary Italian cinematographer passed away at his home in Italy on Sunday. He is one of the true greats and shone like a beacon across the …
Joint Announcement Between Sony and the IMAGO Technical Committee
Sony and the IMAGO Technical Committee are pleased to announce that, after several meetings at IBC exhibitions, one of the requests from the cinematographers, DITs and colorists community gathered by the Technical Committee (ITC) in its latest survey has been …
Belgian Law Affords IMAGO Opportunity To Proceed With An Electronic Election
The Belgian law of December 20, 2020 (M.B., December 24, 2020) has provided authorisation for the members of IMAGO to participate remotely (by phone or video) in a General Assembly and election by using an electronic means of communication, subject to certain …
A Masterclass With Award-Winning Swedish Cinematographer Ulf Brantås FSF
Multi-award winning cinematographer Ulf Brantås, FSF, is one of the most sought-after, experienced and versatile Swedish Directors of Photography working today. Winner of both a European Film Award and a Guldbagge, and widely admired for his ability to adapt …
In Memoriam: Steven Manios Sr. (1938-2021)
We're very sad to report the news that Steven Manios Sr. has passed away at the age of 82. The founder of Century Precision Optics, his career in Hollywood spanned five decades, resulting in numerous optical devices that became standard equipment in film …
Lived Collegiality and Empathetic Pictures: In Memory of Franz Rath BVK
June 22, 1932 Eltville - December 26, 2020 Graefelfing Our wonderful colleague Franz Rath BVK passed away on Dec. 26, 2020, as we had to learn from his family to our great regret. Franz Rath was one of the most important Directors of Photography in Germany, …