This hands-on workshop highlights how emerging tools are transforming the cinematographer’s craft by expanding what’s visually and creatively possible from early visual planning stages through final image finishing. Beginning with a brief look at the evolution of cinematography workflows and collaboration, attendees will gain practical insight into today’s most radical and accessible technologies now available to productions worldwide.

A lineup of experienced creators will introduce groundbreaking platforms — including XGRIDS, Lightcraft Jetset and Spark and Beeble.AI — through live demonstrations. Attendees will see how these tools can be applied directly across the full production pipeline, from location scouting and previsualization to on-set production and finishing. Topics include: lighting, camera decisions, virtual environments and post-enabled cinematography.

Level of Proficiency: Novice to intermediate

Audience: This session is geared toward novice and intermediate filmmakers, cinematographers, directors, production designers, set and art directors, gaffers and key grips.