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Sigma Updates the Development Status of the Full-Frame 3-Layer Image Sensor Camera

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2022-02-21

News

4 mins read

Sigma has published an update status regarding its full-frame Foveon X3 technology. Briefly, the development phases continue. Currently, Sigma tests a prototype of the Foveon X3 using a small image sensor. If…

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DJI Presents: One-Take Short Film Shot on the Ronin 4D

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-21

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1 min read

After the embarrassing announcement regarding the elimination of ProRes RAW of the Ronin 4D, DJI has put together some impressive short film which was shot in one-take entirely on its flagship by…

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From Nigeria to Los Angeles: Meet Film Producer Samuel Nkwume

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-21

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5 mins read

In this inspiring interview, film producer Samuel Nkwume takes us on his almost impossible journey, from being an accountant at a big accounting firm in Nigeria to pursuing his dream to be…

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Cinema Lenses: Fujinon – The Premista Zooms, Evolvement of Lens Metadata, and the Crazy SK35-700mm

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-20

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4 mins read

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

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Panasonic LUMIX GH6 Review: Internal ProRes Recording and Cooling Fans

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-17

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1 min read

A leaked review demonstrates that the forthcoming Panasonic LUMIX GH6 will be able to record the Apple ProRes codec (not ProRes RAW) internally. Moreover, the camera is equipped with a cooling dissipation…

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Sony Alpha 7 III is the Most Popular Full-Frame Mirrorless

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-16

News

2 mins read

Sony announced today that it was the number one full-frame mirrorless camera and lens brand in 2021, according to NPD (National Purchase Diary Panel Inc.). As the report says, this past year…

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Ari Wegner: The Second Woman to be Nominated for Best Cinematography Empowers the Wild-West

Ari Wegner – The Second Woman to be Nominated for Best Cinematography Empowers the Look of the Wild-West

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-16

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Cinematographer Ari Wegner is only the second woman to be nominated for the Academy Awards’ Best Cinematography category. The first was Rachel Morrison on Mudbound (2017), and now it’s Wegner’s turn with…

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Sundance 2022 Cinematographers: Andrew Wheeler on Shooting God’s Country

Sundance 2022’s Cinematographers: Andrew Wheeler on Shooting God’s Country

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-15

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4 mins read

The character-driven thriller, God’s Country, was premiered at Sundance 2022. We interviewed the DP Andrew Wheeler on the tools he used to shoot the film, plus his takeaways and tips for other…

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ASC Presents The 11th Edition of the “Filmmaker’s Bible”

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-15

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1 min read

The ASC has announced a new 11th edition of the American Cinematographer Manual, which is also titled “Filmmaker’s Bible”. The manual contains entirely new chapters and substantial rewrites of entries from the…

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Leica Introduces the LEICA Watch. Price: $14,000

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-14

Footnote

2 mins read

We love cameras, and we love watches. So this is the perfect opportunity to introduce Leica’s new wristwatches The L1 and the L2. Inspired by its cameras, the watch demonstrates a neat…

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DJI Removes ProRes RAW From the Ronin 4D: Price Drops

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-14

News

2 mins read

DJI has just announced that its cinema flagship, the Ronin 4D, will not be able to output ProRes RAW which was supposed to be one of the main features of the camera.…

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Canon Develops High-End Boxy Cinema Camera

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-11

News

7 mins read

The patent is confirmed! The United States Patent Application no 20210232024 published on Jul 29, 2021, shows clearly that Canon is developing a high-end compact cinema camera that is capable of shooting…

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Canon Publishes 1-Minute Reel Showing Off the Cinematic Capabilities of its Cameras

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-11

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1 min read

Canon has published a well-crafted 1-minute reel showing off the cinematic capabilities of its main EOS cameras. For the video, Canon has chosen the EOS C300 Mark III, EOS C500 Mark II,…

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Licorice Pizza: Best Picture Nominee – Shot on Film (Panavision XL2 + C-Series Anamorphic)

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-10

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3 mins read

It’s always nice revealing a Best Picture (or Best Cinematography) nominee that was shot on celluloid. In that case, there was no smarter option for Licorice Pizza to recreate the look and…

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The New Irix Cine 21mm T1.5 Full-Frame Lens is Available

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-10

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3 mins read

The newest Cine lens from Irix is available to order. That’s the 21mm T1.5 full-frame lens that joins the FF Cine family (6 lenses total). The price of the lens is $1,295…

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Watch These Outstanding BTS Pictures of ‘West Side Story’ by Unit Still Photographer, Niko Tavernise

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-09

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3 mins read

Thanks to Unit Still Photographer, Niko Tavernise, we own the privilege to explore the motion behind the scenes of one of the main Oscars 2022 contenders, West Side Story. Watch this stunning…

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NHK Develops 8K 240 FPS Broadcast Camera

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-09

News

2 mins read

Nerdy stuff warning. NHK has developed an 8K 4x slow-motion camera system that can record continuously at 240 FPS (Frame Per Second), by utilizing a brand new sensor. The camera was developed…

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Snoppa Rover Electric Stabilization Cinema Dolly: Cinematic Camera Movement for the Masses

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-09

News

5 mins read

A company named Snoppa has launched a Kickstarter campaign presenting the Rover, which is an electric stabilization cinema dolly that is supposed to facilitate cinematic camera movement, and at a relatively affordable…

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Tesla With a ‘Russian Arm’? Yes Please!

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-08

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2 mins read

Well, that’s not a Russian Arm per se, but the affordable RADICAL arm from MotoCrane that was attached to MKBHD’s Tesla. Hence, transforming the Testa into an epic pursuit system armed with…

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Meet Cinematographer Arlene Nelson: The Most Recent ASC Member

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-08

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1 min read

The ASC (American Society of Cinematographers) has just accepted Arlene Nelson, which is a cinematographer and educator about the art of moviemaking. Nelson is also the DP and Co-Director of the new…

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GoPro is Developing new Professional ‘Specialized’ Cameras

GoPro Announced the Development of Professional ‘Specialized’ Cameras

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-06

News

3 mins read

GoPro has announced the development of a new lineup of professional ‘specialized’ cameras to be released later this year and in 2023. The announcement was made during the Earnings Call by the…

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‘In From The Cold’ Cinematography: Shot on Sony VENICE Paired With Cooke S7/i and Panchros

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-06

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4 mins read

The cinematography behind the new cool Netflix action series ‘In From The Cold’ can constitute a reference of smart lens utilization for getting the correct images. The series was shot on Sony…

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Sundance 2022 Cinematographers: Tyler Maddox Shot ‘You Go Girl!’ on his own Canon C500 Mark II Paired With the Sumire Primes. Picture: Jenny Graham

Sundance 2022’s Films: Meet Cinematographer Tyler Maddox

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-03

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6 mins read

‘YOU GO GIRL!’ is another official selection of the Sundance Film Festival 2022. The film’s Director of Photography Tyler Maddox tells us how he shot this selected short by utilizing his own…

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Sigma Updates the Development Status of the Full-Frame 3-Layer Image Sensor Camera

DJI Presents: One-Take Short Film Shot on the Ronin 4D

From Nigeria to Los Angeles: Meet Film Producer Samuel Nkwume

Cinema Lenses: Fujinon – The Premista Zooms, Evolvement of Lens Metadata, and the Crazy SK35-700mm

Panasonic LUMIX GH6 Review: Internal ProRes Recording and Cooling Fans

Sony Alpha 7 III is the Most Popular Full-Frame Mirrorless

Ari Wegner – The Second Woman to be Nominated for Best Cinematography Empowers the Look of the Wild-West

Sundance 2022’s Cinematographers: Andrew Wheeler on Shooting God’s Country

ASC Presents The 11th Edition of the “Filmmaker’s Bible”

Leica Introduces the LEICA Watch. Price: $14,000

DJI Removes ProRes RAW From the Ronin 4D: Price Drops

Canon Develops High-End Boxy Cinema Camera

Canon Publishes 1-Minute Reel Showing Off the Cinematic Capabilities of its Cameras

Licorice Pizza: Best Picture Nominee – Shot on Film (Panavision XL2 + C-Series Anamorphic)

The New Irix Cine 21mm T1.5 Full-Frame Lens is Available

Watch These Outstanding BTS Pictures of ‘West Side Story’ by Unit Still Photographer, Niko Tavernise

NHK Develops 8K 240 FPS Broadcast Camera

Snoppa Rover Electric Stabilization Cinema Dolly: Cinematic Camera Movement for the Masses

Tesla With a ‘Russian Arm’? Yes Please!

Meet Cinematographer Arlene Nelson: The Most Recent ASC Member

GoPro Announced the Development of Professional ‘Specialized’ Cameras

‘In From The Cold’ Cinematography: Shot on Sony VENICE Paired With Cooke S7/i and Panchros

Sundance 2022’s Films: Meet Cinematographer Tyler Maddox

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