Arclight Productions’ original documentary short, inspired by the Annenberg Space for Photography’s exhibit, “Who Shot Rock & Roll,” premiered with the exhibit’s opening Saturday June 23, 2012. “Who Shot Rock & Roll: The Film,” produced and directed by Steven Kochones and Arclight Productions for The Annenberg Space for Photography, celebrates the ground-breaking collaborations between the photographers and recording artists who came together to create some of the most enduring images in rock history. This documentary, filmed in 5K resolution on the Red EPIC camera, is shown in vivid detail on two 14′ by 7′ screens in 4K resolution.rnrn
rnrnThe film covering the early 1950s up to present day, explores the stories behind the photos, focusing on the relationship between photographer and artist, taking viewers on a visual journey through the many eras of rock and roll. Powerful imagery and insightful commentary give a unique glimpse into photography’s impact on the ever-changing—but everlasting—culture of rock and roll.rnrn”Who Shot Rock & Roll: The Film” features interviews, new photographs and never-before-seen footage spotlighting the work of Edward Colver, Henry Diltz, Jill Furmanovsky, Lynn Goldsmith, Bob Gruen, Norman Seeff, Mark Seliger and Guy Webster. Shot in Los Angeles, New York and the United Kingdom, the film also features musicians including Alice Cooper, Noel Gallagher and Henry Rollins, along with album designer Gary Burden, author/collector Michael Ochs, and Who Shot Rock & Roll exhibit curator Gail Buckland. And in a special segment, the film rediscovers Linda McCartney through images that were handpicked by Paul McCartney and a rare interview with Mary McCartney discussing her mother’s work in preserving the history of rock. rnrnThe film also includes iconic songs and music from Alice Cooper, Black Flag, Blondie, Def Leppard, The Doors, Ike & Tina Turner, KISS, Led Zeppelin, The Mamas & The Papas, Oasis, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Pretenders, The Rolling Stones, The Sex Pistols, Tina Turner, T-Rex, and The Who. The film features rare footage of Norman Seeff’s filmed photo sessions with Ike & Tina Turner in 1975 and Tina Turner in 1983. It also includes behind-the-scenes footage of photographer Jill Furmanovsky using the rare triple-A “access all areas” pass to cover a 2012 concert of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds; filmed on location in Birmingham, England at the National Indoor Arena.rnrn”This film looks at Rock & Roll through the lenses of nine photographers whose work spans the history of the genre,” explains the Director, Steven Kochones. “The photographers in our film have had access to some of the biggest rock stars of any generation — and their stories and images are riveting. I hope viewers will appreciate the role of photographers in capturing and communicating Rock & Roll culture. There are many films about rock music and its history, but our film literally looks at Rock & Roll through the artistry of the men and women who documented the revolution.”rnrn”Who Shot Rock & Roll: The Film” was filmed in 5K resolution on the Red EPIC camera and is presented in uncompressed 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. The high-tech nature of film productions for the Annenberg Space for Photography is due to the fact that the venue’s digital gallery was built to present photography at high resolutions using the full color spectrum that is associated more with photographs than films. Consequently, because the film makes use of high-resolution still images, the live action production must match the visual quality. For an exclusive segment on Ike & Tina Turner, Arclight made a new transfer of 37-year-old 16mm film footage. The sound mix is designed expressly for The Annenberg Space for Photography’s custom 7.1 channel sound system. rnrnConformed and Color Corrected using Assimilate SCRATCH software on workstations custom-built for Arclight Productions, Post-Production of the film was performed at Arclight Productions and onsite in the Photography Space. rnrn
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