Back on to project Porsche. Some projects for all sorts of reasons aren't so enjoyable, but some really hit the spot and so far, this one has been a lot of fun. Looking forward to the next installment.
Air Studios Lyndhurst Hall
- 26th November 2024
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I can't say I haven't been quite lucky with some of the places I've worked in over the years. Air is arguably the finest studio of its kind anywhere in the world and to be back working here again, in this amazing iconic space, is such a privilege. It has probably been well over ten years, since I was last here, filming the James Bond brass section recording some of the great Bond themes with David Arnold. This time it has been a forty piece string orchestra, but I really can't say any more than that for now...
New Glass
- 21st August 2024
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Delighted to take delivery of the new Atlas Mercury 1.5x T2.2 full frame 'A set' anamorphic lenses. A really lovely mix of vintage style optics in lightweight modern housing, can't wait to get these out working. Developed by Atlas for Gareth Edwards and The Creator (apparently), the 42mm was used to shoot parts of the film to give Gareth the vintage style elements he loved from older anamorphic pictures. The Mercurys are an interesting mix of modern and vintage and with the anamorphic squeeze being 1.5x, they are perhaps a bit more flexible for use on cameras with sensors that don't have an academy aspect ratio option. Despite the reduced squeeze, they still
Goodwood motor circuit
- 29th June 2023
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Vroom vroom. Track day testing, for an exciting new project.
Standing at the Sky’s Edge
- 10th March 2023
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A real privilege to see this. Creative brilliance converges from all angles. Standing at the Sky's Edge is great story to begin with, but combine that with an incredibly emotive score written by Sheffield born Richard Hawley, lighting by the very brilliant Mark Henderson, an amazing set, not to mention the abundance of vocal and acting talent, all seamlessly and intricately woven together by director Robert Hastie, it's a phenomenal show. I'd put good money on this show cleaning up at the Oliviers this year!
Nov '22. Fun shoot with a really nice crew for ITV drama. Kit supplied by the good folk at Movietech.
Banshees of Inisherin
- 14th October 2022
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Oct 13th '22 Bafta screening of the incredible Banshees of Inisherin, followed by Q&A with directing supremo Martin McDonagh and principal cast Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. It's not that often you watch something with such a unique voice. It's beautifully well written, hilariously funny, with truly astounding performances and gorgeous to look at; probably best thing I've seen for a very long time and can't wait to watch it again when it's out on general release.
INVICTUS MEMORIES
- 2nd May 2020
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TBT...Six years ago today we shot a charity film for the opening of Prince Harry's first Invictus Games, with a stellar cast including Daniel Craig, Stephen Fry, Tom Hardy, Will.I.Am and the very lovely Joanna Lumley.