Stills Photography: Boland’s world of action and adventure

What sells a film? Teaser and poster. Who does the poster? A whole gang, relying so often on a location still. Who takes the shot?
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Image: guess who shot this image used in a poster for Mad Max: Fury Road?

Jasin Boland, locations photographer, resident of the Gold Coast, can claim a solid international reputation in the fast, brash world of Hollywood action films.

‘It is about getting an image that sums up an entire film,’ he said on the phone. He haunts productions, slipping discreetly through the shadows, a curved body and a flash of light off his lenses. His Nikon lenses, as he likes to say, since he is an official Nikon Ambassador, and a genuine enthusiast for the brand. Part of that passion comes from the technical emphasis on light sensitivity,

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.