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New Directions in Giant Screen Films

How do we keep giant screen programming relevant in this digital age? What market trends can inform us about what today’s audiences are seeking? How do we best position our theaters in this new, post-pandemic era? These questions and more will be explored, guided by recent case studies from films such as Mesmerica and Superpower Dogs that reveal the unique power of giant screen cinema to deeply engage and inform audiences. Presented at the GSCA 2021 Virtual Conference Session organizer: Ed Lantz, Vortex Immersion Media Presenters: Jonathan Bird, President [...]

New Directions in Giant Screen Films2025-04-07T17:42:06+00:00

The Art of the Digital Intermediate

In this informative session, Zachary Peterson and Jonathan Bird walk the audience through the process of DI for giant screen, which includes image processing (sky extensions, noise reduction, etc.) and color grading, with considerations for projection on both flat and dome screens. The presentation uses several scenes from the MacGillivray Freeman film Ireland as examples. Organized by the GSCA Innovations Committee, co-chaired by Michael Daut, Michael Daut Productions, and Christian Fry, CVF Productions. Presenters: Jonathan Bird, Oceanic Research Group Zachary Peterson, MacGillivray Freeman Films Noah [...]

The Art of the Digital Intermediate2025-04-07T17:37:22+00:00

Helicopters, Planes, and Drones: Only the Best Tool Will Fly, Part 1 (Aidan Kelly)

In this breakthrough session, we will look at the capabilities and use cases for flying camera rigs of all shapes and sizes, from the most compact and lightweight drones to large drones that can lift full-size digital cameras, to complete helicopter rigs. We will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each category of aerial cinematography gear and identify ideal use cases for each type of rig. With this information you will have a better understanding of which tool to fly that will give you the [...]

Helicopters, Planes, and Drones: Only the Best Tool Will Fly, Part 1 (Aidan Kelly)2025-04-07T17:37:54+00:00

Helicopters, Planes, and Drones: Only the Best Tool Will Fly, Part 1 (Phil Streather)

In this breakthrough session, we will look at the capabilities and use cases for flying camera rigs of all shapes and sizes, from the most compact and lightweight drones to large drones that can lift full-size digital cameras, to complete helicopter rigs. We will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each category of aerial cinematography gear and identify ideal use cases for each type of rig. With this information you will have a better understanding of which tool to fly that will give you the [...]

Helicopters, Planes, and Drones: Only the Best Tool Will Fly, Part 1 (Phil Streather)2025-04-07T17:41:22+00:00

Drones and Helicopters: Only the Best Tool Will Fly, Part 2

In this follow up to the Helicopters and Drones session from GSCA's 2021 Virtual Conference, we go in person on the giant screen and look at footage taken from a variety of drones, cameras, and helicopters. We will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each category of aerial cinematography gear and identify ideal use cases for each type of rig. With this information you will have a better understanding of which tool to fly that will give you the best results for the type of [...]

Drones and Helicopters: Only the Best Tool Will Fly, Part 22025-04-07T17:38:19+00:00

Drones and Helicopters: Only the Best Tool Will Fly, Part 3

We look at footage taken from a variety of drones, cameras, and helicopters. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each category of aerial cinematography gear and identify ideal use cases for each type of rig. With this information you will have a better understanding of which tool to fly that will give you the best results for the type of shot you are planning to capture. This was presented at the GSCA 2022 International Conference in Chattanooga in September 2022 and is an update [...]

Drones and Helicopters: Only the Best Tool Will Fly, Part 32025-04-07T17:38:42+00:00

This Might Get Loud

“Sound is 50 percent of this movie-going experience,” says George Lucas, and you will hear why in this session. Award-winning sound designer Tim Archer will introduce new and upcoming location audio recording gear and techniques, with an emphasis on recording extremely loud sounds using high SPL (sound pressure level) microphones and 32-bit float recorders. Experience a high SPL recording of jet engines and other audio highlights on the Tennessee Aquarium’s IMAX sound system and find out how to capture them in the field. Session organized [...]

This Might Get Loud2025-04-07T17:39:34+00:00

Shooting for the Giant Screen

Filmmaking for the dome is quite different from the flat screen. There are special considerations in composition, action, lighting, editing, and grading to produce films that really work on the hemispherical screen. Jonathan Bird shares a basic introduction to filmmaking for the unique demands of the dome. Session organized by the GSCA Innovations Committee for the GSCA 2022 International Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Committee Co-Chairs Michael Daut, Michael Daut Productions; and Christian Fry, CVF Productions. Presenter: Jonathan Bird, Oceanic Research Group. [...]

Shooting for the Giant Screen2025-04-07T17:22:49+00:00