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IMAX 2021’s Films- The Cameras That Used to Shoot for the Huge Canvas

IMAX 2021’s Films: The Cameras Used to Shoot for the Huge Canvas

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2022-01-06

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What can we learn about the films that were approved and screened in IMAX theaters in 2021? We’ve made a list, slides, and chart of those 22 ‘IMAX films’ and the cameras…

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Will the Nikon Z9 Be Capable of Shooting BRAW? Probably Yes!

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-01-05

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Tipster Dizzy-Rule has brought to our attention a picture of the Nikon Z9 with the Blackmagic external recorder spotted on Nikon India’s official website. This is the first time the Z9 is…

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Panasonic CES 2022 Press Conference: R.I.P Camera Division?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-01-05

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3 mins read

If you needed any proof that the Panasonic camera division is dying, then search no more. Just watch the Panasonic CES 2022 Press Conference. That presentation takes 54 Minutes long focusing on…

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Shooting A Commercial in a (Real) Zero-Gravity Environment. Picture: AJ Bleyer

Shooting A Commercial in a (Real) Zero-Gravity Environment (Parabolic Flight)

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-01-04

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2 mins read

No special effects were used in that insane commercial. Filmmaker AJ Bleyer has crafted an ultra-cool project utilizing a parabolic flight in Boeing 727. In that time (approximately 27-seconds), the team had…

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Nikon Z9 vs. Sony Alpha 1: Rolling Shutter Comparison

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-01-03

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2 mins read

One of the major tests reviewers are eager to perform regarding the new Nikon Z9, is the examination of its ability to produce almost zero rolling shutter artifacts when shooting videos. Therefore,…

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Watch: Short Film That Shows the Low-Light Capabilities of the Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-01-02

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3 mins read

On this very special independent project, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro was paired with the Celestron NexStar 4se Telescope 1325mm, to capture a highly detailed shot of the moon. Furthermore, …

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Cinema Lenses: ARRI Talks About its Signature Glass (Primes and Zooms)

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-30

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3 mins read

Here’re the key points and highlights of the ARRI presentation, as part of the DCS (Digital Cinema Society) discussion, about the “Focus On Cine Lenses From the Buyer’s POV”. Art Adams, which…

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Top Rented Cameras for 2021: Canon EOS C70 Leads The Way

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-29

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3 mins read

Have you wondered what’re the most rented cameras among videographers? Luckily, Lensrentals which is the largest online rental provider in the US has made a neat survey based on their data. The…

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Canon’s Chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai: “EOS-1D X Mark III is our last DSLR”

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-28

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3 mins read

In an interview with Yomiuri Shimbun, Canon’s Chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai stated that the DSLR flagship, EOS-1D X Mark III is actually Canon’s last DSLR. Mitarai confirmed that Canon will end…

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SIGMA Summarizes 2021: New Camera, 6 Lenses, and Major Firmware Update. Picture: SIGMA

SIGMA Summarizes 2021: New Camera, 6 Lenses, and a Major Firmware Update

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-28

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4 mins read

SIGMA has published a summary covering all new gear launched in 2021 (6 new lenses, a new camera, plus a big firmware update). Let’s explore the most intriguing products SIGMA has released…

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Cinema Lenses: Angenieux- Ultra Compact, Ultra Zooms, and Primes

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-27

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4 mins read

Here’re the key points and highlights of Angenieux’s presentation, as part of the DCS (Digital Cinema Society) discussion, about the “Focus On Cine Lenses From the Buyer’s POV”. Angenieux is presenting its…

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Cinema Lenses: ZEISS- From Flagship Supreme Prime Radiance to Lightweight Zoom LWZ.3

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-26

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5 mins read

Here’re the key points and highlights of ZEISS’s presentation, as part of the DCS (Digital Cinema Society) discussion, about the “Focus On Cine Lenses From the Buyer’s POV”. ZEISS is presenting its…

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Watch: Sony VENICE 2 Footage Using ONLY Available Light

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-24

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3 mins read

Sony has published a short film shot on the newly announced VENICE 2 paired with Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance glass. The short is an example of what the camera is capable of…

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Matrix Resurrections Cinematography: An Array of 15 RED Ranger Bodies

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-23

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4 mins read

To celebrate the theatrical release of Matrix Resurrections, RED Digital Cinema sheds a lot of light on the cinematography behind it. Two interesting facts: The film was shot on Rangers and Komodos.…

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Shooting Cinematic Interview With the Canon C500 Mark II, Sumire Primes, and Cooke S4/i

Shooting Cinematic Interviews With the Canon C500 Mark II, Sumire Primes, and Cooke S4/i

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-22

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Co-director, producer, and cinematographer Daniel B. Levin utilized full-frame cinematic tools to film a documentary about the life of NBA basketball legend Kevin Garnett. The docu titled ‘Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible’,…

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ALEXA Mini LF Recording Formats Poster Pack – FREE Download

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-21

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ARRI has published a very useful piece of educational info. The ALEXA mini LF Recording Formats Poster Pack is an “easily-digestible” poster with visual aids to help clarify the recording format size,…

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Blackmagic Refines URSA 12K Sensor With the Help of Firmware Update

Blackmagic Improves URSA 12K Sensor With the Help of Firmware Update

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-21

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1 min read

Blackmagic Design announces the Camera 7.7 update for the URSA Mini Pro 12K. The update enhances the 12K sensor performance, improves color balance and shadow details, elevates the skin tone’s accuracy, and…

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Lethal Weapon (1987): There’s Nothing Like Old-School Action Cinematography

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-20

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4 mins read

We have so much to learn from the excellent cinematography that helped to create the action thrillers made in the 1980s and 1990s. Without green screens, using heavy film cameras that still…

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2022: The Year of ‘8K Smartphones’

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-19

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2 mins read

One thing is for sure. 2022 is going to be the year of ‘8K smartphones’, and that means, we’re going to reveal a LOT of flagships phones (including the iPhone 14) that…

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Avatar 2: New Images Show New Dimensions of Underwater Cinematography

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-17

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3 mins read

New BTS images of Avatar 2 were published. By assembling the whole picture we can conclude that the majority of Avatar 2 was filmed underwater by utilizing the Sony VENICE tethered sensor…

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Blackmagic URSA 12K Review + Stunning Footage

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-16

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3 mins read

Here’s a beautiful and correct review, made by an independent filmmaker, or should I say production company ‘Of Two Lands’, about the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K. The camera is the first…

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Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka Has Been Accepted Into the ASC

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-16

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2 mins read

The very talented female cinematographer, Magdalena Gorka, is the newest member of the ASC ( American Society of Cinematographers). Gorka is also a member of the Polish Society of Cinematographers, and her…

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Premiere Pro 22.1.1 Released: Improved 8K ProRes Playback, and X5 Faster on M1 Pro and M1 Max machines

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-15

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3 mins read

The December release of Premiere Pro focuses on SPEED. The latest 22.1.1 offers a significant optimization on M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro machines, which includes faster 8K and 4K encoding…

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IMAX 2021’s Films: The Cameras Used to Shoot for the Huge Canvas

Will the Nikon Z9 Be Capable of Shooting BRAW? Probably Yes!

Panasonic CES 2022 Press Conference: R.I.P Camera Division?

Shooting A Commercial in a (Real) Zero-Gravity Environment (Parabolic Flight)

Nikon Z9 vs. Sony Alpha 1: Rolling Shutter Comparison

Watch: Short Film That Shows the Low-Light Capabilities of the Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro

Cinema Lenses: ARRI Talks About its Signature Glass (Primes and Zooms)

Top Rented Cameras for 2021: Canon EOS C70 Leads The Way

Canon’s Chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai: “EOS-1D X Mark III is our last DSLR”

SIGMA Summarizes 2021: New Camera, 6 Lenses, and a Major Firmware Update

Cinema Lenses: Angenieux- Ultra Compact, Ultra Zooms, and Primes

Cinema Lenses: ZEISS- From Flagship Supreme Prime Radiance to Lightweight Zoom LWZ.3

Watch: Sony VENICE 2 Footage Using ONLY Available Light

Matrix Resurrections Cinematography: An Array of 15 RED Ranger Bodies

Shooting Cinematic Interviews With the Canon C500 Mark II, Sumire Primes, and Cooke S4/i

ALEXA Mini LF Recording Formats Poster Pack – FREE Download

Blackmagic Improves URSA 12K Sensor With the Help of Firmware Update

Lethal Weapon (1987): There’s Nothing Like Old-School Action Cinematography

2022: The Year of ‘8K Smartphones’

Avatar 2: New Images Show New Dimensions of Underwater Cinematography

Blackmagic URSA 12K Review + Stunning Footage

Cinematographer Magdalena Gorka Has Been Accepted Into the ASC

Premiere Pro 22.1.1 Released: Improved 8K ProRes Playback, and X5 Faster on M1 Pro and M1 Max machines

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