Production & Post
Creating the look of Spider-Noir
Darran Tiernan, director of photography, discusses the challenges of creating both a black and white and colour version of the show, and how the...
lighting
Business
Eye-catching audio: TVBEurope’s latest ebook now available
The ebook explores how visual podcasts have been rising in popularity and the technology behind them, from cameras to microphones, lighting to visual effects
Production & Post
ARRI lights the way with new Omnibar IP65 LED bars
Available in 2 and 4 foot lengths, Omnibar features full-spectrum ARRI colour with high-resolution pixel control, flexible mounting, interchangeable optics and wired or wireless...
Production & Post
RD Group announces the acquisition of VMI.TV
The move aims to preserve access to one of the UK's largest independent rental inventories of professional grade kit
Eurovision Song Contest
ORF to employ 8,500 individually controllable LEDs for Eurovision 2026
The Austrian broadcaster has unveiled the lighting design for this year's event, which will also include more than 2,100 LED and laser units
Sustainability
Eurovision 2026 aims to enhance green credentials with fully LED- and laser-based lighting concept
Broadcaster ORF has set itself a goal of minimising its CO₂ footprint as much as possible
Production & Post
Behind the lens of The Testament of Ann Lee
Cinematographer William Rexer discusses the film's visual inspirations drawn from Baroque masters like Caravaggio, and the challenges of lighting the film using candlelight, the...
Production & Post
UltraLEDs wraps up lighting with Precision LED Tape
Designed specifically for film, TV, and studio use, the high-CRI tape provides consistent colour accuracy and light output
Live Production
elp lights up National Eisteddfod of Wales broadcast
With events broadcast live from three venues over nine days, the festival celebrates Welsh language, music and art
Business
Report: ARRI to cut jobs, close two locations
The company is expected to close its lighting factory, repair and distribution centres in Stephanskirchen and Brannenburg, Germany
Production & Post
Shedding light on the naturalism of Andor
Cinematographer Mark Patten explains how he used the Cine Reflect Lighting System from Lightbridge to create the look of the Star Wars series
Business
ARRI sells lighting subsidiary Claypaky
The lighting company will retain its headquarters and R&D operations in Italy
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
Camera and lighting hire company PixiPixel closes
The company cited "significant challenges facing our industry in 2024" as the reason for the decision
Business
Rotolight enters administration amid hopes brand can continue
The family-run business has supplied lighting for numerous feature films and TV series
Production & Post
ARRI unveils SkyPanel S60 Pro
The successor to SkyPanel S60-C, the solution provides technical enhancements for improved workflows
Production & Post
Making a splash
The producers of thriller No Way Up tell Robert Shepherd how they created visually stunning scenes set in the Pacific Ocean, from Basildon and...
Virtual Production
Quasar Science introduces rigging solution for small to mid-sized studios
The Ossium Ladder is designed to hang from any overhead fixing point, allowing rapid rigging of up to sixteen 2’, 4’, or 8’ Rainbow...
Production & Post
ARRI lights up LED spotlight market with new Orbiter Beam
The light’s intensity level has a comparable output to the ARRI Daylight M-Series M18 within a tighter beam angle, said the company
Production & Post
Shooting modern heroism
Cinematographer Kira Kelly talks to Robert Shepherd about creating the look of Marvel’s latest TV series, Echo
Sustainability
Battery generator provider NXTGENbps forms sustainability partnership with lighting hire company
The deal sees NXTGENbps' Meerkat and Goat batteries, along with the Goat expansion battery Billy Goat, available to hire with Green Kit
Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision 2024 unveils 360-degree stage and lighting design
The aim of the design is to make the audience more of a focus than ever before, both inside the arena and for viewers...
Production & Post
Next Robe Generation students help bring the sparkle to Strictly
The two students were able to immerse themselves in the lighting crew from the load-in to the load-out, which involved everything from pushing flight...
Production & Post
Stage Fifty forms strategic partnership with Universal Production Services, looks to expand into Spain
The company is exploring new opportunities and structuring crew incentives to attract international productions to the Valencia and Murcia regions, it said
Production & Post
Establishing the visual language of Apple’s The Buccaneers
Cinematographer Oliver Curtis tells Jenny Priestley how he went about shooting and lighting Apple TV's adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel, and how he drew...
Production & Post
Framing Fear on The Nun II
Renowned cinematographer Tristan Nyby tells Robert Shepherd about his approach to lighting and capturing the highly anticipated horror sequel, The Nun II
Production & Post
The R&D and product development landscape: Rosco
Lauren Proud, vice president marketing and digital experience at Rosco tells TVBEurope about the company’s focus on build, technology and upgradability that will enable...
Production & Post
Prime Video opens submissions for craft traineeships, expands into Wales
Areas covered by the Academy include camera, sound, post production, sustainability, lighting and grip
Live Production
ARRI lights up Aragon TV’s studio upgrade
The broadcaster wanted to ensure the lighting and electrical design would drive more efficient workflows, increase reliability, and have a substantial impact on operational...
Eurovision Song Contest
Eight miles of cabling and 150 microphones: The numbers behind Eurovision Song Contest 2023
The BBC has revealed sone of the facts and figures behind this year's Eurovision Song Contest
Production & Post
ARRI opens office in Rome
The office is situated in Rome's Prati district, and includes a creative space/show room, and large warehouse
Business
ARRI acquires lighting company Clay Paky
The company's products are used across film, television and theatre, including the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest
Production & Post
Robe shines a light on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
The series used 12 x Robe SuperSpikie moving lights as part of its lighting rig
Business
Robe acquires lighting control products company Artistic Licence
Artistic Licence was founded in 1988 by Wayne Howell, and was originally involved with rock ‘n’ roll and theatre lighting technology
Production & Post
Robe’s iSpiiders LED lights join the camp in Germany’s I’m A Celebrity…
The iSpiiders were tasked with providing location lighting over large distances bringing all the dramatic scenery, including a waterfall approximately 800 metres away.
Production & Post
Litepanels launches ‘brightest panel ever’
According to the company, the new panel produces highly accurate full spectrum white light as well as RGB output and a range of creative cinematic...
Live Production
Slovenia’s Eurovision search finds its Forte
Lighting designer Crt Birsa created two different lighting setups – offset by 90 degrees to one another – on the same stage, allowing the...
Production & Post
SUMOLIGHT lights up Elstree Studios
German company to open showroom at the British production hub
IP Migration
ARRI puts the spotlight on broadcast studio lighting networks
Software will work with contemporary studio facilities with both IP-based and DMX-controlled lighting systems
IP Migration
Germany’s WELT studios employ entirely IP-based lighting technology
The ARRI System Group handled the consulting, planning, and turnkey installation of the studio lighting and control systems on behalf of system integrator Qvest...
Production & Post
ARRI debuts remote production toolkit
Customisable toolkit allows operators to remotely operate ARRI’s cameras and lights from another room, or another continent
Production & Post
The (augmented reality) elephant in the ballroom
TVBEurope gets an exclusive insight into how the Strictly Come Dancing graphics, lighting and audio teams have introduced augmented reality in this year's series.