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FOCUS ON

Your guides to today’s filmmaking landscape

Our Focus On series is your expert-led companion to the industry’s hottest topics, like lighting, lenses and virtual production. Each carefully curated guide is packed full of knowledge from those working at the top of their field, complemented by beautiful visuals and handy diagrams. Whether you’re taking your first steps on set or reaching the heights of your career, there’s a Focus On for you.

The Focus On series turns its attention to Shooting on Film, exploring how cameras, lenses, lighting set-ups and more combine with celluloid to produce stunning imagery on screen.

Focus On Lighting Volume 2 once again shines a spotlight on the craft of filmmaking, this time turning its attention to one of the most vital elements of production—lighting—for a second time.

Focus On: Lenses, volume two explores new territory through in-depth features and comment from some of the industry’s most experienced cinematographers, their collaborators and industry experts.

Exploring the relationship between cinematography and sustainability. We speak to industry leaders about how to be sustainable on set and what changes need to be made going forward.

The untamed art of wildlife filming. Explore expert insights from leading filmmakers and discover cutting-edge tools and techniques in our special supplement—it's where craft and nature meet in perfect harmony.

 

As VP techniques and technology continue to progress at an incredible pace there’s plenty to explore in Focus On: Virtual Production II from British Cinematographer.

Full of illuminating insight into the world of film lighting. Hear from some of the industry's brightest sparks/leading lights and get to grips with new tools and techniques in our special supplement.

Highlighting one of the most essential pieces of kit in the DP’s arsenal: Lenses. Industry leading companies and talent provide unmissable insight into the nuances of lenses in this latest supplement issue.

In the first of British Cinematographer’s new ‘Focus On’ guides, we’re kicking proceedings by shining a light on virtual production (VP) – a cutting-edge filmmaking tool creating a buzz in the industry.

British Cinematographer Presents: Exclusive Production-Focused Publications (With Dedicated Front Cover)

A deep dive into the powerful Netflix feature Train Dreams, with exclusive insight from Adolpho Veloso ABC AIP and director Clint Bentley into one of the past year’s most celebrated releases.

British Cinematographer Presents:Train Dreams

This special digital edition of the magazine provides a deep dive into the touching Netflix feature, with exclusive intel from the team behind one of the past year’s most celebrated releases.

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Director of photography Adolpho Veloso, ABC AIP on becoming the first Brazilian to be nominated for an Academy ® and BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography

Writer-director Clint Bentley on using poetic and powerful visual language to tell an authentic and poignant story

In-depth insight into the lighting designs, camera setups and lens choices that brought the beauty of the film to life

And much more!

Last year's Wicked defied not only gravity but expectations, nominated for 10 Academy Awards and $750 million at the global box office, becoming the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time.

British Cinematographer Presents: Wicked: For Good

Welcome to British Cinematographer Presents… Wicked: For Good – a special digital edition of the magazine created to celebrate one of the year’s biggest cinematic events!

As Universal Pictures brings the magical world of Oz back to the screen, we’re thrilled to offer readers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how the film was put together.

In this 10-page issue, explore how Alice Brooks ASC and her team followed up one of last year’s most talked-about features with an even bolder, braver sequel.

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

  • Director of photography Alice Brooks ASC discussing the evolution of her visual approach between Wicked and Wicked: For Good.
  • Gaffer David Smith providing insight into For Good’s imaginative lighting design, explaining how colour proved key to the story.
  • Director Jon M. Chu sharing the challenges and opportunities of shooting both films in tandem.

And lots more!

 

Creators - Issue 2: Produced by British Cinematographer in collaboration with Sony.  Go behind the scenes with top cinematographers using Sony cameras.

Exclusive first issue produced by British Cinematographer in collaboration with Sony. Creators offers insight into how filmmakers are using Sony products to help realise their creative vision.

Creators - Print & Digital Campaign

Creators is a premium, in-house print magazine produced by British Cinematographer on behalf of Sony, created to celebrate filmmaking excellence through a fully bespoke editorial and design approach.

Featuring exclusive, in-depth interviews and original content curated by our team, Creators positions the production as a standout creative achievement.

The print publication is amplified through a comprehensive digital marketing campaign, including:

  • Promotion across the British Cinematographer website and all social platforms
  • Inclusion within our e-news communications
  • Dedicated e-shots to drive awareness, engagement, and sustained visibility

Together, the print and digital activity deliver a multi-platform campaign that maximises reach, reinforces brand prestige, and keeps the production front-of-mind within the global filmmaking community.