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RED Announces the Raptor 8K S35

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2022-05-27

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RED has announced an S35 (Super 35) version of its flagship, the V-Raptor. This camera is still being tested by RED. Furthermore, the shipping of the Raptor XL will begin in August.…

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RED Sues Nikon Over Infringement of Compressed RAW Patents

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-27

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Here we go again. And it was pretty much expected. RED Digital Cinema is suing Nikon regarding the use of the compressed raw video recording capabilities (N-RAW) available on the newly announced…

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Documentary Filmmaking With Canon Cinema EOS Cameras

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-26

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Veteran documentary filmmaker Neal Broffman shares with is his experience and knowledge when shooting the four-part series Wasteland (produced for CBS and available on Paramount+). This complex job was done with the…

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Meet the ALEXA 35: Full Camera Brochure has Leaked

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-24

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The brochure of the super-anticipated new camera from ARRI has leaked. Named ALEXA 35, this new technological marvel owns 17-stops of dynamic range, a whole newly developed 4.6 K sensor, and a…

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REDCODE RAW: Evolution (DSMC2 to DSMC3) and Future (DSMC4?)

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-23

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RED has published a white paper focusing on its codec, which is the REDCODE RAW. Although this document is not new, it’s pretty updated and contains interesting insights regarding the evolution of…

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ARRI 4K Super 35 Camera Will be Launched Next Month

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-22

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It appears that ARRI has started to send invitations for the launch event of its new “next-generation” 4K Super 35 camera. The camera will be introduced from May 31 (in the State)…

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Apple Disappoints With its ‘Plans’ to Final Cut Pro

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-20

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Apple has just responded to the “Final Cut Pro in TV and Film” open letter, that criticizes Apple’s NLE flagship (FCP) for not being a ‘professional’ enough to pro editors in the…

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Watch These Epic Rigged Handheld BMPCC 6K Cameras

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-19

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Are you a BMPCC shooter? Then check out these cool setups of the BMPCC (Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera) 6K cameras. All credit goes to the users of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera…

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Filmmaking with the Nikon Z9. 8K N-RAW. Picture: Nikon

Nikon Publishes Short Film Captured in 8K N-RAW on the Z9. What do you think?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-18

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Nikon has published a video shot entirely on its new flagship, the Z9, utilizing its 8K N-RAW coded. All footage was captured on 8K 60p RAW. A BTS video was published as…

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Xelmus Anamorphic: Ukrainian Cinema Lens Manufacturer Under Fire

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-17

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Hard times to one of the best cine-anamorphic makers, Xelmus Anamorphic. The Ukrainian lens manufacturer is under fire due to the Russian invasion. Now might be the best time to support it.…

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Meet the ‘Cockpit Lens’ Behind Top Gun: Maverick

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-16

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2 mins read

In order to shoot inside the tight space of the F-18 in Top Gun: Maverick, the production chose the tiny but robust Voigtlander lenses. These all-metal lenses were well paired with Sony…

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This is the Camera That Shot Avatar 2

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-12

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2 mins read

Avatar 2 was shot in unconventional cinematographic methodologies. The camera is the Sony VENICE rigged to a specially made 3D stereoscopic beam splitter system, utilizing the Rialto extension unit. The system is…

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RED Fixes the V-Raptor’s Locking Ring Issue

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-11

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RED has announced a fix to one of the most common issues in the V-Raptor, which is the Locking Ring’s malfunction. RED says it has reinforced the V-Raptor lens mount to be…

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Thoughts on Avatar 2 Trailer: Go IMAX 3D or Go Home

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-10

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The first Avatar 2 (The Way of Water) trailer has finally been released (we’ve been waiting for it since 2014:-)). The feedback is mixed. At first glimpse, we were very disappointed, as…

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Watch: First Mobile 8K HDR Video Capture

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-09

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Qualcomm has published a video captured by Xiaomi 12 which is the world’s first smartphone capable of shooting 8K HDR footage. This ability is achieved by utilizing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1…

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The ’Compressed RAW’ Revolution

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-08

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5 mins read

Will external recorders become history? Most probably, especially those who are dedicated to recording raw via HDMI. When examining the recent releases, it appears that camera manufacturers make decent efforts to bypass…

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Clairmont ISCO 140-420mm T2.7. Picture: Cole Cyccone

This Super Cool Full-Frame Cinema Zoom Lens Is For Sale

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-06

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Explore this neat piece of glass, Clairmont ISCO 140-420mm T2.7 PL full-frame lens that is for sale. We found it on the JUST CINEMA LENSES FB group and have decided to share…

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Movie Theaters Are Back and They’re Smashing Netflix

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-05

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In the post-Covid era, movie theaters are back in the game, stronger than before. Cinema cameras are being invented to create for the big canvas, as opposed to inferior platforms like Netflix…

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The Contemporary Lenses: Q&A by SIGMA

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-04

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SIGMA defines its Contemporary lenses as compact, high-quality, and affordable, to meet the needs of a wide audience of creators who simply want great images and product quality that doesn’t break the…

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Top Gun: Maverick’s Cockpit Shots Were Captured in 4K. Is it Still Worth Watching on IMAX?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-03

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Nerdy stuff ahead. The cameras located inside the cockpit in Top Gun: Maverick, captured a relatively inferior format compared to the rest of the film. That format is called XAVC Class 480…

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Vintage Emulation Lens: Meet The Canon V35

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-05-02

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The Canon V35 lenses are basically CN-E glass modified for the vintage aesthetic. This is not a Canon project, but an independent initiative to take the Canon CN-E glass and upgrade it…

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‘IMAX LIVE’ Announced: New IMAX Broadcast Cameras?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-04-29

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During the Q1 2022 IMAX Earning Conference Call, the company’s CEO Richard Gelfond announced a new premium service called IMAX LIVE, which basically will allow broadcasting of live events like concerts and…

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NAB Show 2022’s Winners: Sony VENICE 2, and Canon Cinema EOS R5 C

NAB Show 2022’s Winners: Sony VENICE 2, and Canon EOS R5 C

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-04-28

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The NAB Show has announced the winning products of 2022. The Sony VENICE 2 and the Canon Cinema EOS R5 C are the cinema cameras that took the prize. What’s the main…

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RED Announces the Raptor 8K S35

RED Sues Nikon Over Infringement of Compressed RAW Patents

Documentary Filmmaking With Canon Cinema EOS Cameras

Meet the ALEXA 35: Full Camera Brochure has Leaked

REDCODE RAW: Evolution (DSMC2 to DSMC3) and Future (DSMC4?)

ARRI 4K Super 35 Camera Will be Launched Next Month

Apple Disappoints With its ‘Plans’ to Final Cut Pro

Watch These Epic Rigged Handheld BMPCC 6K Cameras

Nikon Publishes Short Film Captured in 8K N-RAW on the Z9. What do you think?

Xelmus Anamorphic: Ukrainian Cinema Lens Manufacturer Under Fire

Meet the ‘Cockpit Lens’ Behind Top Gun: Maverick

This is the Camera That Shot Avatar 2

RED Fixes the V-Raptor’s Locking Ring Issue

Thoughts on Avatar 2 Trailer: Go IMAX 3D or Go Home

Watch: First Mobile 8K HDR Video Capture

The ’Compressed RAW’ Revolution

This Super Cool Full-Frame Cinema Zoom Lens Is For Sale

Movie Theaters Are Back and They’re Smashing Netflix

The Contemporary Lenses: Q&A by SIGMA

Top Gun: Maverick’s Cockpit Shots Were Captured in 4K. Is it Still Worth Watching on IMAX?

Vintage Emulation Lens: Meet The Canon V35

‘IMAX LIVE’ Announced: New IMAX Broadcast Cameras?

NAB Show 2022’s Winners: Sony VENICE 2, and Canon EOS R5 C

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