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‘G-SHOCK Lens’: Meet the Armored GDU RF

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2022-10-11

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No, G-SHOCK has not started to make lenses. It’s just an armored version of the Canon’s RF “Nifty 50”, which means a lens without the manual focus ring and switches, but much…

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DJI Has Been Blacklisted by the United States

DJI Has Been Blacklisted by The U.S

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YMCinema

2022-10-10

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DJI, which is the biggest drone manufacturer in the world, has been blacklisted by the U.S. Defense Department, due to a claimed ties to the Chinese military. DJI says it will challenge…

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ARRI Publishes the ALEXA 35 Recording Formats Poster

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YMCinema

2022-10-09

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The ARRI ALEXA 35 offers 19 recording formats. In order to explain the logic behind these formats, ARRI has published a poster describing the formats and their potential implementations in the industry.…

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NATO Chief: “There will be more versions of Avatar 2 than any movie in the history of movies”

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YMCinema

2022-10-07

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“There will be more versions of Avatar 2 than any movie in the history of movies”, said John Fithian, president, and CEO of the NATO (National Association of Theatre Owners). “We are…

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Is This the End of 8K TVs?

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YMCinema

2022-10-06

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It seems that Moore’s law is not relevant anymore. Starting March 2023, many TV sets (especially OLED and 8K) could be prohibited from being sold in the European Union due to high…

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IMAX Presents: IMAX 1.0, IMAX 2.0, and IMAX 3.0

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YMCinema

2022-10-04

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IMAX has published its strategic update, presenting the IMAX 1.0, IMAX 2.0, and IMAX 3.0. These are not cameras, but specific business approaches or strategic pathways. Let’s hover them so we can…

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Kinefinity MAVO Edge Introduces the ProRes 4444 HE

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YMCinema

2022-10-03

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Kinefinity has announced a new codec/flavor of the acclaimed ProRes 4444, which is titled HE (High-Efficiency). This mode allows 50% less data with a marginal compromise on the quality of the image.…

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ASC’s First 100 Years Book: Expanded Second Edition Released

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YMCinema

2022-09-30

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The ASC releases its Expanded Second Edition of “Our First 100 Years” Book. The book includes exceptional historical photos and informative, inspiring stories illustrating the history of cinematography — with an eye…

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Sony FX30 Tests Demonstrate Serious Rolling Shutter Artifacts

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YMCinema

2022-09-29

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Testers and reviewers of the newly announced Sony FX30 have discovered some very noticeable rolling shutter artifacts. Thus, this affordable Run N’ Gun Cinema Line camera, is not recommended to be used…

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EXTRACTION 2: Extreme ‘Oner’ Shot on ALEXA Mini LF

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YMCinema

2022-09-29

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Netflix has released the BTS of EXTRACTION 2. This time, Director Sam Hargrave has picked the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF for the intense action shots and intricate ‘oner’ executed in the film.…

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Sony Announces the FX30 4K S35 Cinema Camera

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YMCinema

2022-09-28

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Sony introduces the FX30 which is its latest edition to the Cinema Line. However, this time the sensor is not full-frame, but Super 35. Hence, the definition of the Cinema Line has…

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Avatar (2009): To See Or Not To See? We Got The Answer

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YMCinema

2022-09-28

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So, should you see the remastered Avatar (2009)? This is definitely a dilemma. We’ve seen it and loved it very much. However, Read our advice before spending on pricey 3D IMAX tickets.…

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IMAX Goes AI to Deliver Better Streaming Imagery

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YMCinema

2022-09-27

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IMAX has just acquired an artificial intelligence-based company called SSIMWAVE which is a leader in AI-driven video quality solutions for media and entertainment outlets. IMAX emphasizes that this acquisition marks a significant…

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Lighting a Desert: Magnificent BTS Footage of NOPE

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YMCinema

2022-09-26

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The lighting technician of NOPE, Leigh Mierke, has published a pretty rare BTS footage of the IMAX horror masterpiece directed by Jordan Peele. It appears that apart from the ‘Day-for-Night’ solution, the…

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Nvidia Announced GeForce RTX 40 Series: Boosting AI and Encoding Performances in DaVinci Resolve

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YMCinema

2022-09-23

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Nvidia has announced a new flagship series of its GeForce RTX GPU: 4080 and 4090. These GPUs incorporate a new architecture titled Ada Lovelace and contain dual, eighth-generation AV1 encoders to dramatically…

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James Cameron Applied 48 FPS in the Remastered Avatar

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YMCinema

2022-09-23

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James Cameron breaks some rules. In the remastered theatrical version of the first Avatar, he applied 48 FPS (Frames Per Second) to some scenes. He has created inter-frames to smooth out some…

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Making CBS’ Survivor 43 More Cinematic: Shot on Sony Z750

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YMCinema

2022-09-22

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There’re times when it makes no sense to use top-notch cinema cameras. For instance, shooting in an ultra harsh environment like CBS’ Survivor. However, you still want it to look cinematic. In…

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IMAX: The New Cameras Will Open New Opportunities for Filmmakers

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YMCinema

2022-09-21

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In an interview with Forbes, the Senior Vice President Head of Post at IMAX Corporation explained the logic behind developing four new IMAX cameras. “They will make for IMAX sequences with a…

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Visualization: Cameras vs. Smartphones (1951-2021)

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YMCinema

2022-09-21

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In this very educating visualization, the impact of smartphones is well demonstrated. The video shows sales of cameras versus smartphones over the years 1951-2021. It’s short and fascinating. Watch it below. Cameras…

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James Cameron Says It’s Only The Beginning of 3D Cinematography

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YMCinema

2022-09-20

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In a recent interview, James Cameron (once again) justifies the necessity of 3D cinematography and says it’s only the beginning of it. Camron expects this complex 3D methodology will be heavily implemented…

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Devotion: RED Komodo Replaces the VENICE in the Aerial Dogfights Sequences

Devotion: RED Komodo Replaces the VENICE in the Aerial Dogfight Sequences

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YMCinema

2022-09-15

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Again, a movie about naval fighter planes, and again, minimization of the green screen, and again, utilization of action cinema camera on shooting aerial fighting sequences. But on Devotion, the RED Komodo…

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Onsemi: “We developed the customized high-end CMOS sensor for ARRI’s ALEXA 35 camera”

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YMCinema

2022-09-14

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Onsemi has just released a press release regarding the new sensor of the ARRI ALEXA 35. Onsemi declares that it has developed the new ALEV 4 sensor. Onsemi has been developing these…

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Do Full-Frame PTZ Cameras Have A Place in Filmmaking?

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YMCinema

2022-09-14

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Cinema PTZ cameras armed with full-frame sensors sound like a legit idea that might be requested as well. However, when analyzing the options and possibilities regarding the utilization of cinema PTZ cameras,…

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‘G-SHOCK Lens’: Meet the Armored GDU RF

DJI Has Been Blacklisted by The U.S

ARRI Publishes the ALEXA 35 Recording Formats Poster

NATO Chief: “There will be more versions of Avatar 2 than any movie in the history of movies”

Is This the End of 8K TVs?

IMAX Presents: IMAX 1.0, IMAX 2.0, and IMAX 3.0

Kinefinity MAVO Edge Introduces the ProRes 4444 HE

ASC’s First 100 Years Book: Expanded Second Edition Released

Sony FX30 Tests Demonstrate Serious Rolling Shutter Artifacts

EXTRACTION 2: Extreme ‘Oner’ Shot on ALEXA Mini LF

Sony Announces the FX30 4K S35 Cinema Camera

Avatar (2009): To See Or Not To See? We Got The Answer

IMAX Goes AI to Deliver Better Streaming Imagery

Lighting a Desert: Magnificent BTS Footage of NOPE

Nvidia Announced GeForce RTX 40 Series: Boosting AI and Encoding Performances in DaVinci Resolve

James Cameron Applied 48 FPS in the Remastered Avatar

Making CBS’ Survivor 43 More Cinematic: Shot on Sony Z750

IMAX: The New Cameras Will Open New Opportunities for Filmmakers

Visualization: Cameras vs. Smartphones (1951-2021)

James Cameron Says It’s Only The Beginning of 3D Cinematography

Devotion: RED Komodo Replaces the VENICE in the Aerial Dogfight Sequences

Onsemi: “We developed the customized high-end CMOS sensor for ARRI’s ALEXA 35 camera”

Do Full-Frame PTZ Cameras Have A Place in Filmmaking?

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