The Cannes Festival That Doesn't Make the Magazines
While half the world watches the red carpet, a parallel event takes place where the true wizards of cinema share their secrets. CanneS Technique is like the instruction manual for the festival: nobody mentions it, but without it, nothing would work. Here, there are no stars posing, but experts explaining how to make those stars look perfect on screen.
Technical Talks for Early-Rising Filmmakers
Unlike its glamorous neighbors, these sessions start at 10 a.m. - a time when many in Cannes are still deciding if it's too early for champagne. Organized by the CST, the program offers:
- 8 technical meetings that reveal the tricks of the trade
- Themes ranging from sound to digitization
- Online replays for those who prefer to learn in pajamas
"At CanneS Technique, we don't give away Golden Palms, but we do give knowledge worth its weight in film"
The Technology That Makes Magic Possible
This year's program seems straight out of a science fiction movie. Among the most highlighted topics are:
- VDR: The technology revolutionizing digital projection
- Auracast: Audio systems that seem like modern witchcraft
- Eco-friendly production with virtual avatars (because even the metaverse wants to be green)
The most curious thing is discovering how mundane problems like expense digitization share the bill with innovations that seem from the future. It's probably the only place where an accountant and a sound engineer can feel equally excited.
The True Heroes Without Capes
While actors receive the applause, these technicians work behind the scenes to ensure every shot, every sound, and every effect works perfectly. CanneS Technique is their moment to shine, even if it's to an audience that values a good diagram more than an emotional speech.
As a final reflection: the next time you watch a movie, stay until the end of the credits. All those names that nobody reads are the ones who made it possible for you to enjoy the magic of cinema... while looking for your lost popcorn under the seat 😉.