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Blackmagic URSA 12K Review + Stunning Footage

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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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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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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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Gpixel Announces a new 8K 120FPS BSI Stacked Sensor For Cinematography Applications

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-14

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2 mins read

Gpixel has just introduced its new GCINE product family, which is a “state-of-the-art HDR image sensors commercially available for high-end video and photography”. The first sensor in the family is BSI (backside-illuminated)…

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Nikon Develops an S-Line 800mm Full-Frame Prime Lens

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-14

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1 min read

Nikon announces the development of the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, a super-telephoto prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system. Plus, explore the most updated NIKKOR Z Lens Lineup Expansion…

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Meet ‘Bokeh Engine’: Android’s Answer to iPhone’s ‘Cinematic Mode’

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-13

News

3 mins read

Qualcomm has announced its new mobile platform: The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. This technology allows many advanced features with a special emphasis on videography. One of the most interesting features is going…

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VENICE 2 Cinema Camera: Q&A by Sony

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-12

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5 mins read

Sony has published a useful Q&A page explaining its new VENICE 2 8.6K cinema camera and its similarities and dissimilarities regarding the VENICE (1) and Alpha cameras. This page is a must…

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Is DJI Planning to Launch a Medium Format Camera in 2022?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-10

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3 mins read

A document spotted by Twitter user OsitaLV shows the ‘next DJI camera’ that looks almost identical to the Hasselblad X1D model. Is DJI planning to launch a medium forma camera in 2022?…

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Canon’s Lens Arsenal: From Cine-Primes to Zooms and Servo Glass

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-09

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8 mins read

In an article titled “Exploring Canon’s cinema lens range” Canon elaborates regarding its cine-glass arsenal, with a goal to help you decide which Cine Prime or Cine Zoom is right for you.…

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Building Your Own Pursuit System Using ARRMA RC Truck and DJI Ronin 4D

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-08

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3 mins read

In this super cool YouTube video, filmmaker Peter Lindgren shows you how to build your own F*** insane pursuit system. A lethal combination of ARRMA RC Speed Monster Truck, and the disruptive…

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Watch: BMW Commercial Shot in 1989 by the ARRIFLEX 765

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-07

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3 mins read

Well, this is a real gem for cinephiles. ARRI Rental has published BTS photos of BMW commercial shot in 1989 on the brand new (back then) ARRIFLEX 765. Explore these amazing BTS…

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Is Panasonic Abandoning its Cinema Camera Lineup (VariCam and EVA1)?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-06

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6 mins read

The EVA1 and the flagship VariCam are defined as Panasonic’s Cinema Camera lineup. These cinema cameras have been extensively used by filmmakers, including in high-end productions (Netflix, Hollywood, etc). However, Panasonic has…

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Kinefinity MAVO Edge. Picture by Kinefinity

Kinefinity MAVO Edge 8K Cinema Camera is now on B&H, and That’s Great!

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-05

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2 mins read

The Kinefinity flagship, MAVO Edge 8K Cinema Camera can now be preordered on the B&H website. That constitutes a stamp/proof that Kinefinity slowly but surely is being excepted in the US as…

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Dune Was Shot on ALEXA LF, Transferred to 35mm Film, Then Scanned Back to Digital

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-03

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3 mins read

The process of making Dune was pretty novel in terms of creating the imagery. The movie was shot digital (on the ARRI ALEXA LF and Mini LF), then was transferred to 35mm…

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Sony’s First Professional Drone (Airpeak S1) is Available to Order

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-01

News

3 mins read

The first professional drone made by Sony is available to order from today. Airpeak is the “world’s smallest drone that can carry a full-frame mirrorless camera” as Sony claims. The price is…

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Watch: A Short Film Shot on the iPhone 13 Pro’s Cinematic Mode

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-01

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2 mins read

Filmmaker Sean Alami has decided to shoot a short film utilizing the Cinematic mode of the new iPhone 13 Pro and to see if this sophisticated toy can replace your cinema gear.…

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Cinema Cameras vs. iPhone 13 Pro: What’re the Differences?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-11-30

Compare

4 mins read

This great educational video made by Mauri de Haro shows a comparison between the iPhone 13 Pro and the Canon EOS C300 Mark III. The comparison is smartly made. The shots were…

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A Tribute to the Phantom 65: World’s First 65mm Digital Cinema Camera

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-11-29

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3 mins read

No, this is NOT a new camera. The Phantom 65 was developed by Vision Research back in 2008 as the world’s first 65mm digital cinema camera. The camera was utilized as one…

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RED Raptor’s Stitched Sensor Shows Artifacts

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-11-28

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7 mins read

RED V-Raptor shooters revealed unwanted artifacts of a line from top to bottom that appeared in their footage. It gave the impression that this line is the split of the stitched sensors…

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Samyang Announces “Hiigh-End” Full-Frame Lenses: XEEN Anamorphic 2X, and Meister Titanium Primes

Samyang Announces “High-End” Full-Frame Lenses: XEEN Anamorphic 2X, and Meister Titanium Primes

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-11-26

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Samyang Optics announces its new Premium XEEN lens line-up: XEEN Anamorphic X2 (50mm T2.3) and XEEN Meister (35mm T1.3, 50mm T1.3, and 85mm T1.3). Both the primes and the anamorphic look awesome,…

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Timelined: Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-11-25

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4 mins read

‘Timelined’ is a series of articles dedicated to the postproduction storytellers, which are the editors. This time, thanks to The Rough Cut team, we are getting exposed to the timeline of Army…

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The cinematic partners: Nolan & Hoyte. Picture: Warner Bros.

Nolan & Hoyte Will Work Together on Nolan’s Next Big Project: “Oppenheimer”, That Will be Shot on 65mm Film (Obviously)

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-11-24

News

2 mins read

Meet Christopher Nolan’s next big project – ‘Oppenheimer’. The film will tell the story of the father of the Atom Bomb. For that, Nolan has recruited his cinematic partner, Hoyte van Hoytema,…

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ProRes RAW Comes to the Legendary Sony FS Cameras

ProRes RAW Comes to the Legacy Sony FS Camera Series

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-11-23

News

3 mins read

Today, Atomos announced the AtomOS 10.71. This update for NINJA V and NINJA V+ monitor-recorder devices introduces ProRes RAW format recording options for the legacy Sony FS series. Furthermore, the update is…

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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

Gpixel Announces a new 8K 120FPS BSI Stacked Sensor For Cinematography Applications

Nikon Develops an S-Line 800mm Full-Frame Prime Lens

Meet ‘Bokeh Engine’: Android’s Answer to iPhone’s ‘Cinematic Mode’

VENICE 2 Cinema Camera: Q&A by Sony

Is DJI Planning to Launch a Medium Format Camera in 2022?

Canon’s Lens Arsenal: From Cine-Primes to Zooms and Servo Glass

Building Your Own Pursuit System Using ARRMA RC Truck and DJI Ronin 4D

Watch: BMW Commercial Shot in 1989 by the ARRIFLEX 765

Is Panasonic Abandoning its Cinema Camera Lineup (VariCam and EVA1)?

Kinefinity MAVO Edge 8K Cinema Camera is now on B&H, and That’s Great!

Dune Was Shot on ALEXA LF, Transferred to 35mm Film, Then Scanned Back to Digital

Sony’s First Professional Drone (Airpeak S1) is Available to Order

Watch: A Short Film Shot on the iPhone 13 Pro’s Cinematic Mode

Cinema Cameras vs. iPhone 13 Pro: What’re the Differences?

A Tribute to the Phantom 65: World’s First 65mm Digital Cinema Camera

RED Raptor’s Stitched Sensor Shows Artifacts

Samyang Announces “High-End” Full-Frame Lenses: XEEN Anamorphic 2X, and Meister Titanium Primes

Timelined: Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’

Nolan & Hoyte Will Work Together on Nolan’s Next Big Project: “Oppenheimer”, That Will be Shot on 65mm Film (Obviously)

ProRes RAW Comes to the Legacy Sony FS Camera Series

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