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

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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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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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YMCinema

2022-05-08

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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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YMCinema

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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YMCinema

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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YMCinema

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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YMCinema

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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YMCinema

2022-05-02

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3 mins read

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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YMCinema

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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YMCinema

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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Vazen Announces the Price of its Full-Frame 1.8X Anamorphic Set (50mm, 85mm, and 135mm) - $20,000

Vazen Announces Price of its Full-Frame 1.8X Anamorphic Set (50mm, 85mm, and 135mm): $20,000

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YMCinema

2022-04-27

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Vazen has announced its 3rd full-frame anamorphic lens, which is the 135mm T2.8 1.8X, and thus completes the full set that includes the 50mm, 85mm. Furthermore, Vazen offers a special price on…

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The Ideal Formula of Indie Filmmaking: Good Script, Talented Folks, and Tons of Determination

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YMCinema

2022-04-27

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13 mins read

Birdies is a golf comedy that was shot on a micro-budget. Minimal cast, not-so-sexy equipment, almost zero resources, but with a ton of good vibes and determination. “If you have a good…

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Looking Back: The ARRI ALEXA M

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YMCinema

2022-04-26

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3 mins read

In this article we allow ourselves to look back at a very special camera announced more than a decade ago – The ARRI ALEXA M. With all the new cameras introduced lately…

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DZOFILM Pictor 14-30mm T2.8 Wide-Angle Cine Zoom for S35 Cameras

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YMCinema

2022-04-25

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DZOFILM has launched another Pictor Cine-Zoom for Super 35 cameras. The new Pictor 14-30mm T2.8 wide-angle joins the other two Pictors (20-55mm and 50-125mm) as an affordable cine zoom that is dedicated…

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Blackmagic Publishes the 4,000 Pages DaVinci Resolve 18 Manual

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YMCinema

2022-04-25

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1 min read

Blackmagic has published the full manual of the newly released public beta of DaVinci Resolve 18. This 4,000 manual covers all the nuts and bolts of the software, from cutting, and grading…

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Ambulance (Technical) Movie Review: Those Aerial FPV Shots Are F****** Amazing!

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YMCinema

2022-04-24

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First, Michael Bay’s Ambulance is one of the most entertaining action flick currently screened in theaters. Bay’s goal is to grant super solid action to the audience, and the mission was indeed…

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Shooting a Formula 1 Car: Combination of DSMC2, DSMC3, FPV Drone, and Russian Arm

Shooting a Formula 1: Combination of DSMC2, DSMC3, FPV Drone, and U-CRANE

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YMCinema

2022-04-22

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3 mins read

Let’s suppose you want to shoot a super epic and super-fast Formula 1 (F1) car during a race inside a city. Which tools should you choose for the job? A Russian Arm…

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Atlas Introduces the Orion 21mm X2 Anamorphic Cinema Lens

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YMCinema

2022-04-21

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Just got an email from Atlas Lens Co. They expand their wide-angle x2 Anamorphic solutions with a brand new 21mm Orion. Atlas says the Orion 21mm is the world’s widest front anamorphic…

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Samyang Introduces Prices for its “High-End” Full-Frame Lenses: Would You Buy?

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YMCinema

2022-04-21

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Samyang Optics has introduced the prices of its “High-End” full-frame lenses: The XEEN Anamorphic 2X, and Meister Titanium Primes. As we hoped for an affordable price tag, we were (VERY) wrong. The…

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Nikon Z9: The First Mirrorless to Record Compressed RAW Internally, From Today

Nikon Z9: The First Mirrorless to Record ProRes RAW Internally, From Today

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YMCinema

2022-04-20

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Well-played with the Z9, Nikon: Two internal RAWs unleashed! As for today, Nikon Z9 shooters can download a powerful (and FREE) firmware update that unleashes not one, but two types of raw…

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DaVinci Resolve 18: 8K Optimized, and “30x Faster on Mac M1 Ultra”

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YMCinema

2022-04-19

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6 mins read

Blackmagic Design has announced its move into the cloud storage space, unveiling the Blackmagic Cloud Store, Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini, and Blackmagic Cloud Pod. These new products have been announced as part…

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RED V-Raptor 8K VV is Netflix Approved

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YMCinema

2022-04-18

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Netflix has just approved the RED V-Raptor to be used on its 4K Originals. The Raptor 8K VV is the sixteen RED Digital Cinema camera that has been approved by the streaming…

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Shooting for Netflix on the iPhone 12 Pro

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YMCinema

2022-04-18

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3 mins read

Almost everybody knows that Netflix has a list of ‘Approved Cameras’ to be used to shoot its 4K Originals. However, not many are familiar with the conditions and terms for Non-Approved cameras.…

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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

Vazen Announces Price of its Full-Frame 1.8X Anamorphic Set (50mm, 85mm, and 135mm): $20,000

The Ideal Formula of Indie Filmmaking: Good Script, Talented Folks, and Tons of Determination

Looking Back: The ARRI ALEXA M

DZOFILM Pictor 14-30mm T2.8 Wide-Angle Cine Zoom for S35 Cameras

Blackmagic Publishes the 4,000 Pages DaVinci Resolve 18 Manual

Ambulance (Technical) Movie Review: Those Aerial FPV Shots Are F****** Amazing!

Shooting a Formula 1: Combination of DSMC2, DSMC3, FPV Drone, and U-CRANE

Atlas Introduces the Orion 21mm X2 Anamorphic Cinema Lens

Samyang Introduces Prices for its “High-End” Full-Frame Lenses: Would You Buy?

Nikon Z9: The First Mirrorless to Record ProRes RAW Internally, From Today

DaVinci Resolve 18: 8K Optimized, and “30x Faster on Mac M1 Ultra”

RED V-Raptor 8K VV is Netflix Approved

Shooting for Netflix on the iPhone 12 Pro

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