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ICG / IATSE Local 600 presents

Breaking Old Silos with Virtualized Prep

Saturday, June 6th | 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Steven Spielberg Theater

Traditional approaches to prep have changed little since The Great Train Robbery in 1903. Today, tools developed for VFX and virtual production are opening the door for productions of all types to rethink prep and gain significant efficiencies by merging creative and technical planning. Directors of Photography Bruce McCleery, ASC, Mark Weingartner, ASC, and Marcus Taormina, along with Lighting Designer Johnny Bradley and Lighting Programmer Daniel Boland, discuss how they use these tools to build detailed production plans, identify pinch points, and explore creative options before stepping onto the set. Learn about splats, LIDAR, virtual light, and virtual cameras—and how they can impact traditional and live production. Along with tech and methods, they’ll get into who should be at the table and what a DP’s and Lighting Director’s imaging expertise brings to the process.

Moderator

Michael Chambliss, ICG IATSE Local 600

Asst. Western Region Director/ Production Tech Specialist

Panelists

Bruce McCleery, ASC

Director of Photography

  • Fallout (S1-2, Volume DP)
  • Back in Action (2nd Unit+ Add'l Photography)
  • Captain America: Brave New World (2nd Unit)
  • Terminator: Dark Fate (2nd Unit)
  • Star Trek: Beyond (2nd Unit)

Mark Weingartner, ASC

Director of Photography

  • Dunkirk (VFX DP)
  • Interstellar (VFX DP)
  • The Dark Night Rises (VFX DP)
  • The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Games: (VFX DP: 2nd Unit)

Marcus Taormina

VFX Supervisor/Director of Photography

  • One Attempt Remaining
  • Bird Box
  • Army of the Dead
  • Rebel Moon (Parts 1&2)
  • Happy Gilmore 2

Johnny Bradley

Lighting Designer/Director of Photography

  • The Voice
  • Weakest Link
  • Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
  • Master Chef: USA

Daniel Borland

Senior Lighting Programmer

  • The Voice
  • The Cube
  • The State Farm Gamerhood Challenge
  • Snake Oil
  • World of Dance

Gabriel Mays

AbelCine Director of Rental

As Director of Rental, Gabriel Mays oversees growth of Rental by nurturing business relationships and unifying the customer experience nationwide. In his previous role as the LA Rental Manager, Gabriel worked with producers, cinematographers, and assistant camera operators to provide the highest level of customer service possible. He also ensured that all their equipment needs are met on budget. Before coming to AbelCine in 2015, Gabriel previously worked as a Communications Instructor and Electronic Media Engineer at a private university. He taught various courses in electronic media, including film, broadcasting, and digital arts. Gabriel is an award-winning cinematographer, director, producer, and editor known for his innovative research and implementation of new film techniques. He was also one of the first to implement HDSLR cameras into filmmaking. He has been the cinematographer on dozens of independent films, documentaries, and music videos.