IBC365’s content creation-focused themed week will explore the many aspects of making great film and TV, from the acquisition of images and audio to the post-production of content. 

As well as a look behind the scenes of some recent and critically-acclaimed film and TV productions, IBC365 will roundup the latest kit for shooting, grading and capturing audio, explore the latest efforts to make production sustainable and look to the future with an examination of the evolution of production technology.  

And, with the Oscars ceremony taking place at the end of the week, IBC365 rounds up the features in the technical categories, with insight from the craft talent involved in the shortlisted films. 

Monday  

Behind the Scenes: Small Axe 
Steve McQueen’s acclaimed series about the West Indian experience in 1970s London. IBC365 speaks with cinematographer Shabier Kirchner about his role on the acclaimed BBC miniseries. 

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Behind the Scenes: WandaVision 
Cinematographer Jess Hall reveals how he helped design the look of Disney+’s WandaVision, Marvel’s first scripted series which pays homage to several decades of American TV. 

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Audio capture 
Sound recordists and those tasked with capturing great audio provide context and insight into audio production as part of this in-depth look at the latest microphones and location sound recording equipment from key manufacturers.  

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Tuesday 

Cameras & lenses 
This feature will consider the latest trends affecting those tasked with image acquisition across factual, scripted, high end drama and film followed by an overview of the latest tools, with a particular focus on camera and lenses.  

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Grading UHD content 
As the demand for UHD continues to grow, this feature provides a roundup of the tools needed to grade UHD content, from key software packages to essential hardware including monitors and panels.   

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Wednesday 

Sustainable production 
This feature will examine the ways in which production teams are cutting their carbon footprints, with case studies of shining examples, comment from leading practitioners and a look at industry initiatives.  

Webinar: IBC365 will be joined by leading experts from post-production providers and studios for an examination of the current role of AI and how its adoption is likely to evolve.  

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Thursday 

Interview: Emerging tech with DNEG’s Roy C Anthony
This interview with DNEG’s Roy C Anthony explores emerging technologies across the production landscape.

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Podcast  
Featuring an interview with Bob Clarke, founder of Mama Youth Project which trains young people from under-represented groups in the media and equips them with the skills and experience to work in production.  

Listen to the podcast here