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Seminar

Blackmagic Design presents

The Next Camera Revolution with the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K: How New Tools Unleash the Modern Filmmaker

Saturday, June 6th | 11:25 AM - 12:15 PM

Steven Spielberg Theater

Fourteen years ago, we smuggled a DSLR onto a Navy SEAL base for Act of Valor and shattered Hollywood’s monopoly on storytelling. The equipment changed, but more importantly, the barrier to entry vanished. Today, that same disruptive DNA is engineered into Blackmagic’s URSA Cine and PYXIS 12K. Join Director of Photography Shane Hurlbut, ASC, as he proves these systems deliver true studio-grade images without the studio price tag. In a ruthless side-by-side gauntlet, we are putting these groundbreaking RGBW sensors up against other high-end digital cinema cameras. Through brutal exposure torture tests and pristine skin tone comparisons, you will see firsthand how the URSA Cine stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the industry giants - giving every cinematographer the exact tools they need to shoot at an elite level.

Panelists

Shane Hurlbut, ASC

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.