Academy - Digital Age

"Cinematography in the Digital Age" will include film clips and discussion with cinematographers on the challenges and opportunities brought by changing technologies. A variety of motion picture formats and techniques will be discussed, including animation, motion capture and visual effects.  Scheduled guests (subject to availability) include Cinematography Branch governor, John Bailey (Country Strong, 2010); Oscar-winning cinematographers, Guillermo Navarro (Pan's Labyrinth, 2006) and Dean Semler (Dances With Wolves, 1990); Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, directors of the CG-animated film, How to Train Your Dragon ( 2010), who will discuss how cinematographer, Roger Deakins, helped create the look of the film; and Science and Technology Council member, Rob Hummel, who will explain the film and digital image capture processes. The program will also include recorded remarks from this year's Oscar winner for cinematography, Wally Pfister (Inception, 2010). Check back the latest updates on confirmed presenters.  The host, Short Films and Feature Animation Branch governor, Bill Kroyer, received an Academy Award nomination for his 1988 short film, Technological Threat, which pioneered the technique of combining hand-drawn and computer animation.  The evening's presentation will take place in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Tuesday, May 24, at 8:00 pm.  Tickets are $5/person for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID.  For additional information, please call (310) 247-3600 or click on Events & Exhibitions at www.oscars.org.
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