Coronavirus

It is drafted to help big-budget film and TV shows, such as The Batman and The Witcher, get back on track following the coronavirus shut down in March. The guidelines are designed to be scalable for productions of different sizes and can be used alongside company-specific protocols. The BFC makes clear it is not responsible for enforcing the codes of practice. … [Read more...] about Leaked: British Film Commission Draft Safety Protocols Reveal How UK Shoots Will Be Kept Coronavirus-Proof

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“Nobody gets training on the future of film,” says Smith. “I went to a conference last December and the room was full of freelancers who didn’t know what virtual production meant. There needs to be some kind of industry training moment so that people aren’t terrified. If a DoP doesn’t have any understanding of what virtual production means he might think he has to completely relearn his craft, but he doesn’t, he’s applying the same lenses and skills to a shot, just in a different setting.” … [Read more...] about How Gaming Tech Could Be Harnessed For Film & TV Production Post-Coronavirus

Amazon said the employee was last onsite on April 5 and was placed on quarantine after he was confirmed to have the virus on April 11. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of an associate at our site in Staten Island, NY. His family and loved ones are in our thoughts, and we are supporting his fellow colleagues,” Amazon spokesperson Lisa Levandowski said in a statement to media outlets. … [Read more...] about Amazon Warehouse Worker In New York Dies Of Coronavirus

“We are still weighing the best potential path forward, and we ask you for your patience as we do so,” Smith wrote. “We are committed to exploring all possible alternatives so that we can provide a productive setting where the industry can engage with the latest technology, hear from industry thought leaders and make the game-changing connections that drive our industry forward.” … [Read more...] about NAB Cancels April Las Vegas Show Because Of Coronavirus Fears, Looking At Alternatives Later In The Year