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Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro: A Very Simple Review by Ryan Connolly

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2021-03-16

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Filmmaker and director Ryan Connolly, has crafted a very straightforward review on the newly announced Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro. It’s not an in-depth review, but its simplicity justifies watching…

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Oscar 2021 Nominees Announced: Here Are the Cameras Behind Them

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-15

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The nominations of the 93rd Academy Awards have been announced. Our cinematography survey focuses on the Best Picture and Cinematography categories. Here’re the cameras used to shoot them. Opinion: We’re disappointed not…

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Avatar (2009): The Milestone of Filmmaking Breaks a Record

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-15

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One of the most ambitious filmmaking projects of all time breaks the record. Avatar (2009) has become the highest-grossing film of all time at the global box office, overtaking Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame.…

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Premiere Pro 2021 (ver. 15) Released: What’s New?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-12

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3 mins read

Adobe has released the 2021 version of Premiere Pro, which is version 15. This update includes bug fixes, several new features, and performance improvements. According to Adobe, the keyword of this release…

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Canon Expands its Mirrorless Cameras and Lenses Lineup for Professionals

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-11

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2 mins read

The Canon Financial Results Presentation includes new and intriguing topics. For instance, the merging of the Canon Imaging division into the Optical Industry division, which will allow the integration of Canon’s vast…

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ASC 35th Awards – Feature Film Nominees: Cameras and Lenses

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-11

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1 min read

The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced its nominees for feature film, documentary, and television cinematography. Hence, we’ve created user-friendly slides that show the cameras and lenses been used to shoot…

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Toyota Commercial Shot on ARR AMIRA and Xelmus Anamorphic Primes

Watch: Stunning Commercial Shot on Xelmus Anamorphic Primes

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-10

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This Toyota commercial was shot by cinematographer Brent Christy on the ARRI AMIRA and Xelmus Anamorphic Primes (Apollo series). The result is beautiful flaring and stunning imagery that presets the anamorphic cinematography…

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Nikon Z 9 in Development: New Full-Frame Sensor With 8K Video Recording

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-10

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1 min read

Nikon has just announced the development of a new flagship, the Nikon Z 9, which defined as “The best still and video performance in Nikon’s history”. The Nikon Z 9 will be…

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Wildlife Filmmaking. Picture: Fiona Tande

Women’s Cinema: Meet Wildlife Filmmaker Fiona Tande

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-09

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8 mins read

What does it take to become a wildlife filmmaker? Well, a lot! In this interview, Kenya-based wildlife filmmaker and director, Fiona Tande, walks us through the challenges and the complexities of making…

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Sony Announces 128MP Large Format Global Shutter Sensor

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-09

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2 mins read

Sony announced today the upcoming release of a large format (56.73mm diagonal) global shutter CMOS sensor “IMX661”, which is the world’s highest pixel count CMOS image sensor equipped with a global shutter…

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Nikon Indicates on “Impressive” Z-Flagship (8K?) to be Launched in 2021

Nikon Indicates “Impressive” Z-Flagship (8K?) to be Launched in 2021

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-08

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1 min read

Nikon has indicated a new professional mirrorless camera (8K?) to be launched in 2021. The hint was revealed by Mr. Satoshi Yamazaki, General Manager, 2nd Development Department at Nikon Optical Headquarters, during…

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Blackmagic Pocket 6k with Zeiss 16x microscope lens. Image: Daniel Schweinert

Micro Filmmaking With the Blackmagic Pocket 6K Cinema Camera

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-08

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3 mins read

Here’re some insane shots by filmmaker Daniel Schweinert, which paired the Blackmagic Pocket 6K Cinema Camera with microscope lenses. Welcome to the world of micro filmmaking. Read how he did it. Micro…

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Sony Alpha 1 is on its way to Shoot ProRes RAW

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-07

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1 min read

Atomos announces the development of Apple ProRes RAW support on the Ninja V for Sony’s Alpha 1. That will allow recording 12-bit RAW up to 4.3Kp60 via Atomos external recorder. Sony Alpha…

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Cinematographer BSC ASC Polly Morgan, left, and Millicent Simmonds on the set of Paramount Pictures' "A Quiet Place Part II." Photo by Jonny Cournoyer. © 2019 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved

A Quiet Place Part II Debuts in Theaters on May 28

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-07

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2 mins read

Paramount officially confirmed that “A Quiet Place Part II” which was originally set to come out on March 20, 2020, and even had its premiere in New York City on March 8,…

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Rumor: Canon EOS R1 Will be Armed With 85MP Global Shutter CMOS Sensor

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-06

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1 min read

The Canon EOS R1 is rumored to get announced within this year as the new flagship (=counter-strike to the Sony Alpha 1). The rumors indicate an ultra high resolution (85MP) and a…

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ARRI AMIRA Live: More Details and Prices

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-05

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2 mins read

Two days ago, ARRI has announced its new version of the AMIRA camera, titled AMIRA Live. Today, more details and prices revealed. The ARRI AMIRA Live Camera Set costs $31,180 which is…

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Women’s Cinema: Meet 1st AC Rebecca Baliko

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-04

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As part of our series, Women’s Cinema, we interviewed 1st AC Rebecca Baliko. In this episode, Rebecca tells us what made her choosing filmmaking as a career (following her father’s footsteps), the…

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Phantom TMX: The First Ultra High-Speed Cameras With BSI Sensor

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-03

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3 mins read

Vision Research introduces the Phantom TMX Series which features the first high-speed cameras to utilize backside-illuminated (BSI) sensors. The design improves light sensitivity and efficiency and allows shooting in extremely high FPS…

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ARRI Introduces the AMIRA Live: Cinematic Solution for Multicam Broadcasting

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-03

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2 mins read

ARRI announces a new version of its AMIRA camera: the AMIRA Live. Designed specifically for multi-camera live broadcasts, it eliminates external cabling between the camera body and the fiber adapter, resulting in…

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DJI Announces its First FPV Drone: 4K, 60FPS and Speed of 140kph

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-02

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DJI has announced its first FPV (First Person View) drone, which is also the world’s first ready-to-fly FPV drone. In our opinion, this project is one of the most ambitious and sophisticated…

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Borat 2 Cinematography: ARRI Amiras, ALEXA Minis, iPhones, and more

Borat 2 Cinematography: ARRI Amiras, ALEXA Minis, iPhones, and Much More

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-02

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2 mins read

The cinematography behind one of the biggest winners in the 78th Golden Globe Awards was kind of a mystery. Luckily, DP Luke Geissbühler sheds light on the making. It seems that Borat…

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Kinefinity Removes RAW Codecs From its Cinema Cameras

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-01

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1 min read

Tough news for Kinefinity shooters, as the company announced that the RAW codecs will be removed from MAVO LF, MAVO 6K, and TERRA 4K. Furthermore, the anticipated MAVO Edge will be released…

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Amazon Prime Video Says “NO” to Independent Filmmakers

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-01

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3 mins read

Till now, Amazon Prime Video Direct (APVD) was the only mainstream service that accepts unsolicited film submissions. However, it seems that this strategy might change as a result of the new decision…

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Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro: A Very Simple Review by Ryan Connolly

Oscar 2021 Nominees Announced: Here Are the Cameras Behind Them

Avatar (2009): The Milestone of Filmmaking Breaks a Record

Premiere Pro 2021 (ver. 15) Released: What’s New?

Canon Expands its Mirrorless Cameras and Lenses Lineup for Professionals

ASC 35th Awards – Feature Film Nominees: Cameras and Lenses

Watch: Stunning Commercial Shot on Xelmus Anamorphic Primes

Nikon Z 9 in Development: New Full-Frame Sensor With 8K Video Recording

Women’s Cinema: Meet Wildlife Filmmaker Fiona Tande

Sony Announces 128MP Large Format Global Shutter Sensor

Nikon Indicates “Impressive” Z-Flagship (8K?) to be Launched in 2021

Micro Filmmaking With the Blackmagic Pocket 6K Cinema Camera

Sony Alpha 1 is on its way to Shoot ProRes RAW

A Quiet Place Part II Debuts in Theaters on May 28

Rumor: Canon EOS R1 Will be Armed With 85MP Global Shutter CMOS Sensor

ARRI AMIRA Live: More Details and Prices

Women’s Cinema: Meet 1st AC Rebecca Baliko

Phantom TMX: The First Ultra High-Speed Cameras With BSI Sensor

ARRI Introduces the AMIRA Live: Cinematic Solution for Multicam Broadcasting

DJI Announces its First FPV Drone: 4K, 60FPS and Speed of 140kph

Borat 2 Cinematography: ARRI Amiras, ALEXA Minis, iPhones, and Much More

Kinefinity Removes RAW Codecs From its Cinema Cameras

Amazon Prime Video Says “NO” to Independent Filmmakers

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