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The Cameras of Cannes 2023: ARRI Mini is (Still) the King

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2023-05-22

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As IndieWire has published its great camera survey regarding Cannes Film Festival 2023, we analyzed the data to reveal that the ARRI ALEXA Mini is still the king of kings. This is…

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RED Komodo-X: From Crash-Cam to a Mini DSMC3

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-18

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What’s the goal of the newly announced RED Komodo-X? We all know the purpose of the 1st Komodo (Baby Dragon/RED’s first action cam/crash cam). However, the new Komodo-X seems a bit tricky…

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Extraction 2 Will Contain a 21 Minute Oner

Extraction 2 Contains a 21-Minute Oner

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-17

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As the trailer for Extraction 2 has dropped, producers Russo Brothers confirmed that the forthcoming Netflix hit contains an ultra-complex 21-minute long-take (oner) composed/stitched from 30sec-1.5minute segments of accurate sequences. Hence, Extraction…

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RED Digital Cinema Komodo-X Announced

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-16

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As expected, RED Digital Cinema has just announced its next DSMC3 camera, titled Komodo-X. RED introduces the Komodo-X as the next evolution in the Komodo family, multiplying the frame rates, dynamic range,…

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Editing on FCP With Apple's AR/VR Headset

Editing on FCP With Apple AR/VR Headset

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-16

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There’s a significant chance, that we’ll be able to edit on Final Cut Pro for iPad, with the forthcoming Apple AR/VR headset. And here’s our two cents: The launch of FCP for…

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The IMAX Filmmaker’s Guide

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-15

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An educational gem was discovered in the World Wide Web. We found The 15/70 Filmmaker’s Manual written in 1999. However, many of its topics are super relevant today and essential for those…

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“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”: Modern Cinematography Demonstrated

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-11

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Amazon Studios and ARRI have collaborated on an exclusive, in-depth video featurette about “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” analyzing the technological orchestra of large format cinematography, VFX, lighting,…

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RED Komodo-X Starts Shipping Next Tuesday

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-11

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The RED Komodo-X which is the new cinema camera from RED Digital Cinema, will start shipping on the upcoming Tuesday (only ST version). The Komodo-X incorporates a Super 35 sensor and is…

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Nikon Has Just Killed its Flagship

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-10

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No, it’s not a clickbait. The just being-announced Z8 is a Z9 in a smaller body, with a much more affordable price tag. Same specs, a smaller value. That’s it! It’s like…

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Are Apple’s Pro Apps Going to Subscription Model?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-10

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There’s a possibility that Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad are not the last Pro Apps to be offered by a subscription-based model. There’s a solid chance that the desktop…

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Apple Announces Final Cut Pro for iPad: Too little too late?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-09

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Surprisingly, very surprisingly, Apple has just announced the iPad version of its Pro App flagship, FCP. Final Cut Pro for iPad is a go. A Lumafusion killer? Not so fast. A solid…

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Meet Cinematographer and Director John De Menil: Making it Into Festivals

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-09

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In this episode, we interviewed cinematographer and director John De Menil. John shares with us his insights about storytelling, making it into major film festivals, how to choose the right cameras and…

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RED Dragon-X Kit: 50% Price Drop

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-08

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A huge discount is being offered on the RED Digital Cinema DSMC2 Dragon-X camera kit. Instead of $19,950 USD, you can purchase it for $9,950 USD. Does this price drop indicate the…

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RED Komodo-X Introduced: Hybridization Between Komodo and Raptor

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-08

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RED Digital Cinema CEO, Jarred Land, has chimed in to Scott Balkum’s livestream talking about all things RED. Surprisingly (or not) he teased the next RED camera, which is the Komodo-X. At…

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Meet Cinematographer Thomas Revington: “Story Comes First”

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-05

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“Story Comes First” is the main mantra of cinematographer Thomas Revington. Thomas believes that camera gear is not everything, and a solid concept, collaborative crew, and understanding of the director, are much…

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Shooting on a Horse With the Sony VENICE Rialto System

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-04

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Sony has published a case study of how the VENICE 2 Rialto 2 system can be utilized in complex shooting situations. It appears that the Rialto became very handy when you need…

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Meet OKTO35: A 3D-Printed Motion Picture Film Camera

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-03

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The OKTO35 is a cool and brilliant initiative developed by inventor Blaž Semprimožnik. OKTO35 is a motion picture film camera that was 3D printed. The camera runs a 35mm cartridge and is…

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Directors Joe Russo: AI Will Engineer Storytelling

Director Joe Russo: AI Will Engineer Storytelling

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-05-02

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The ‘Marvel Director’ Joe Russo, sheds light on the future of AI in filmmaking. Russo says that it’s a matter of two years till AI can create a whole movie. Furthermore, according…

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RED Vs. Nikon: Case Dismissed

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-04-27

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Yesterday, California Central District Court released an update regarding the Red.com, LLC v. Nikon Corporation et al lawsuit. In short, the case is dismissed. That means the flagship Nikon Z9 keeps its…

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AI Prompt-Based NLEs Will Kill Editing As We Know It

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-04-25

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The launch of Adobe’s Firefly should raise a solid concern in the editing profession as we know it. Instead of expertise, knowledge, and talent, users will need to enter their prompt, and…

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DJI Mavic 3 Pro: Cameras Specs and Prices

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-04-24

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Thanks to Igor Bogdanov and Jasper Ellens, the picture of the next anticipated DJI drone becomes a lot clearer. Below you can explore more details of the triple camera system of the…

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DJI Mavic 3 Pro: Triple-Camera Drone

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-04-23

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Tomorrow, DJI is going to announce a new drone within the Mavic series. The drone, titled Mavic 3 Pro, will be armed with three built-in cameras, in order to allow zoom capabilities…

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Alec Baldwin’s Criminal Charges Dropped: “The gun was modified with a new trigger”

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-04-21

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A new and interesting development regarding the tragedy of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins who was shot and killed in Rust’s movie set by the main actor and producer Alec Baldwin. According to “new…

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The Cameras of Cannes 2023: ARRI Mini is (Still) the King

RED Komodo-X: From Crash-Cam to a Mini DSMC3

Extraction 2 Contains a 21-Minute Oner

RED Digital Cinema Komodo-X Announced

Editing on FCP With Apple AR/VR Headset

The IMAX Filmmaker’s Guide

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”: Modern Cinematography Demonstrated

RED Komodo-X Starts Shipping Next Tuesday

Nikon Has Just Killed its Flagship

Are Apple’s Pro Apps Going to Subscription Model?

Apple Announces Final Cut Pro for iPad: Too little too late?

Meet Cinematographer and Director John De Menil: Making it Into Festivals

RED Dragon-X Kit: 50% Price Drop

RED Komodo-X Introduced: Hybridization Between Komodo and Raptor

Meet Cinematographer Thomas Revington: “Story Comes First”

Shooting on a Horse With the Sony VENICE Rialto System

Meet OKTO35: A 3D-Printed Motion Picture Film Camera

Director Joe Russo: AI Will Engineer Storytelling

RED Vs. Nikon: Case Dismissed

AI Prompt-Based NLEs Will Kill Editing As We Know It

DJI Mavic 3 Pro: Cameras Specs and Prices

DJI Mavic 3 Pro: Triple-Camera Drone

Alec Baldwin’s Criminal Charges Dropped: “The gun was modified with a new trigger”

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