Business
‘The devil’s in the detail’: industry reacts to UK DCMS funding boost
Media and entertainment business leaders across the UK have cautiously welcomed the announcement, while calling for continuing support
Production & Post
Production & Post
Netflix approves Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF digital film camera
To qualify, cameras must meet capture requirements including dynamic range, codec, resolution and workflow compatibility
Sustainability
The London-based channel delivering sustainable streaming in every way
TVBEurope meets the team behind RE:TV, a cross-platform channel, to discover how they keep both their production and streaming carbon footprints down by using...
Production & Post
Marlow Film Studios inquiry to open next week
The revised proposals were supported by Hollywood director James Cameron and included a £20 million investment in local infrastructure
Production & Post
Dune: Part Two leads BAFTA Film Awards technical categories
In total, Edward Berger's Conclave received the most nominations and is up for 12 BAFTA Film Awards, followed by Emilia Perez and The Brutalist...
Production & Post
How UNIT created a CG photoreal gorilla for Paramount+ drama Stags
UNIT VFX supervisor Nuno Pereira tells TVBEurope about the work that went into creating an emotive CG gorilla called El Niño
Production & Post
Remembering the legend: how Scanline VFX retold the SENNA story
Craig Wentworth, overall VFX supervisor at Scanline VFX, tells TVBEurope how the spectacular sights and sounds of Formula 1 in the '80s and '90s...
People
Cooke Optics names David Hancock as CEO
Hancock joins the company from premium e-bike component manufacturer Enviolo, where he led the company during a sale to a new private equity investor
Production & Post
Creating the look of dual timelines for Moonflower Murders
TVBEurope investigates the work of colourist Dan Coles on the latest season of the BBC's crime series
Production & Post
Moments Lab, LucidLink partner on video editing workflow
The collaboration will enable joint customers to instantly access all live and archived media and send selected clips directly to their LucidLink filespace for...
Production & Post
Wycombe Film Studios plan axed
Plans for a temporary facility had been granted 'prior approval' last year
Virtual Production
Looking forward: what the industry predicts for production in 2025
In the latest instalment of TVBEurope's special features looking at predictions for the year ahead, we explore what 2025 might hold for the world...
Production & Post
Saving the past of TV and film for the future
Official television and film archives exist to preserve the history and creativity of media. But even these formal institutions do not contain everything that...
Production & Post
Mapping the great wave: how Lux Aeterna produced data-centric visuals for Tsunami: Race Against Time
VFX house Lux Aeterna used wave height data from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration for National Geographic's documentary about the 2004 tsunami
Production & Post
Cracking creation: Fun facts from Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
According to co-director Nick Park, the production team "embraced technology" to help create the iconic duo's latest adventure
Production & Post
Renderboxes unveils Photon transportable workstation
Compatible with the latest Nvidia RTX GPU, Photon delivers HEPC performance in a transportable chassis
Production & Post
Catching the Christmas train
Filming one of the world’s most scenic rail routes in the depths of winter needed a planning operation that was second to none. Sohail...
Production & Post
Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera to launch in Q1 2025
The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive is described as the world’s first commercial camera system designed to capture Apple Immersive Video
Production & Post
Production Park unveils new year expansion plans
Offering 145,000 square feet of studio space, the expansion solidifies Production Park's position as the largest production campus in the North of England
Production & Post
Case study: Creating 90 episodes in 90 days
For German broadcaster RTL2’s new streaming series La Familia - House of Reality, Munich-based production company SUPERAMA took on all aspects of post production
Production & Post
Three is the magic number
Reflecting the three stars on screen, Only Murders in the Building relies on a trio of editors to help bring the comedy and intrigue...
Production & Post
Meta powers immersive revolution with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision
The collaboration aims to increase the availability of 3D content for both creators and audience
Production & Post
ARRI unveils ALEXA 265 65mm camera
At one third of the weight of its predecessor, ALEXA 265 features a revised 65mm sensor retaining 6.5K resolution with higher dynamic range, said...
Production & Post
Wallace & Gromit in cracker of a Christmas animation at Battersea Power Station
The 6K animation was created using Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max
Production & Post
Pixipixel rental fleet goes under the hammer
Lots will include cameras, lenses, and lighting from the company which closed its doors last month
Production & Post
EditShare powers cross-site collaboration for Swedish post house Tint
EditShare solutions enable secure, streamlined workflows between the Swedish post production house's sites
Sustainability
Liverpool pilots ‘plug and play’ facilities for broadcasters and film crews
The city is collaborating with Ecotricity X Grid Faeries to explore the installation of power pillars
Production & Post
Camera and lighting hire company PixiPixel closes
The company cited "significant challenges facing our industry in 2024" as the reason for the decision
Production & Post
New Shepperton dailies facility for Harbor
The new site expands Harbor's dailies capability and includes an HDR grading and screening room
Production & Post
Winners announced at FilmLight Colour Awards ceremony
Six colourists were celebrated at the November 17th event
Production & Post
Council go-ahead for Wycombe Film Studios airfield site
The plans include five temporary workshops and a temporary backlot at the aerodrome site
Production & Post
Production Park on target with one-shot Netflix drama series
All of the action was shot either on or close to Production Park, with the studio team helping find suitable off-site locations
Production & Post
Cooke Optics focuses on larger format cinema
The Panchro 65/i will include six focal lengths: 30mm / 40mm / 55mm / 75mm / 100mm / 152mm
Production & Post
Salford University grows film hub with four new sets
The complex provides the perfect setup for young filmmakers to learn their trade, said the university
Production & Post
LucidLink upgrade expands cross-platform real-time collaboration
The new release empowers teams to work securely and instantly, no matter where they are, said the company
Production & Post
Film and TV Charity’s Reel Impact announces first grant awardees
Funding has been awarded to five organisations and eight individuals
Production & Post
European expansion for OOONA with new Cyprus site
The company has also expanded its Portuguese customer support operation
Production & Post
ITV Studios Daytime boosting ingest and collaboration with Limecraft
Embedded into ITV Studios Daytime's post production workflows, Limecraft enables the platform to drive efficiencies and boost creative collaboration
Production & Post
ENVY Captures new recruits
According to the company, the increase in headcount means it can take on simultaneous projects as well as scale up its rigs and workflows
Production & Post
Canon debuts new immersive video lens
The company has also announced a new RF lens for sport, wildlife and news video
Production & Post
Survive to ’25? Survey finds UK producers think TV and film industry will grow in 2025
Producers have called on the government to explore poilcy reforms such as R&D budget reliefs, and intervene in regional production hubs outside of London
Production & Post
New film studio plans to build on-site data centre
Planning permission for the full eight-stage studio is pending a section 106 legal agreement, which would see the developer reduce the studio's impact on...