Author Archives: Brandon Appel

LiteRibbon Chroma Cine-Five is Here!

The next generation LiteRibbon experience is here. Similar to its predecessors, LiteRibbon Chroma Cine-Five will continue changing the way sets, props, and costumes are lit for years to come. Introducing the newest and most adjustable hybrid LED LiteRibbon available. The new revolutionary Cine-Five features cinema quality 95+ CRI hybrid with the ability to add in […]

Q & A with After the Wedding DP Julio Macat, ASC

We recently caught up with the veteran DP and discussed his journey into the film industry, as well as his work on After the Wedding. Macat has worked on several notable films and TV shows such as Life of the Party, Daddy’s Home Two, The Boss, Daddy’s Home, Horrible Bosses 2, Blended, Pitch Perfect, Wedding […]

Glass: Behind the Scenes with Ryan “Sparky” Lynch

The Veteran Gaffer Entered Familiar Waters as he Dove into the Latest UnbreakableInstallment, Glass When Chief Lighting Technician Ryan Lynch was asked to come back for the follow up to 2017’s Split, he jumped at the opportunity and was thrilled to reunite with Director M. Night Shyamalan and DP Mike Gioulakis. Being his second rodeo […]

If Beale Street Could Talk: Behind the Scenes with Kiva Knight

Knight Discusses What It’s Like Teaming up with the Moonlight Team Again, and the Challenges of Adapting James Baldwin’s Novel to the Big Screen As we dive deeper into December, award season looms upon us! It’s time to head over to the theater, grab a large popcorn, and let the Oscar buzz begin brewing! One film […]

Union Strong – Celebrating 125 Years of IATSE

125 years of having our back, establishing fair wages, and suitable working conditions– IATSE has been a constant reliable staple in our industry for as long as we can remember. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) was established on July 17th, 1893. This historic labor union represents over 140,000 technicians, artisans and craftspersons […]

Into the Dark: Behind the Scenes with Chief Lighting Technician Dustin Gardner

Gardner Discusses What it’s Like Working on a Horror Series, The Challenges of Into the Dark, and What’s Next for Him ‘Tis the season of haunted houses, witches, and creepy clowns.Hulu is kicking off October with a scare, premiering the Blumhouse produced original series Into the Darkthis Friday, October 5th. Into the Darkis a year-long […]

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