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Sony Introduces New Affordable and Compact Full-Frame G Lenses

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2021-03-23

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Sony has just announced three new lenses in the FE full-frame lens mount: The FE 24mm F2.8 G, FE 40mm F2.5 G, and the FE 50mm F2.5 G—a trio of lenses that…

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RED Dragon-X 6K S35 Discontinued?

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YMCinema

2021-03-22

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The DSMC2 RED Dragon-X 6K S35 is marked as “TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE” on the RED Digital Cinema website. Have the Komodo cannibalized it? Let’s talk about that for a bit. RED Dragon-X 6K…

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Take Your Sony ⍺1 to the Deep Sea With this Underwater Drone

Take Your Sony ⍺1 Into Deep Sea With this Underwater Drone

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YMCinema

2021-03-22

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This new underwater drone will take your Sony Alpha 1 (or A7SIII) to shoot some epic 8K footage into the deep sea (1,000 meters underwater). Meet the Boxfish Luna. Boxfish Luna underwater…

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Presentation of Sony Alpha 1 Sensor Shows Zero Rolling Shutter Artifacts at 250 FPS

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YMCinema

2021-03-21

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A presentation published by the ISSCC (International Solid-State Circuits) shows the impressive semi-global shutter (~mechanical shutter) capabilities of the newly announced Sony Alpha 1 in video mode. It appears that there’re zero…

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Canon Wants to Reinvent Focus Pulling

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YMCinema

2021-03-21

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Canon has filed a quite intriguing patent, deals with the facilitation (or complexity) of the focus pulling (and zoom) actions. Canon wants you to focus by circulating with your finger on a…

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Kinefinity MAVO Edge 8K First Footage Spotted

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YMCinema

2021-03-21

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It was worth waiting. Kinefinity has quietly and modestly released the first video shot on its new flagship, the MAVO Edge 8K cinema camera. Watch it below. BTW, it looks gorgeous! Kinefinity…

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Get the DSMC2 Flagship for Just $24,500

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YMCinema

2021-03-19

Deals

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Battle-tested RED DSMC2 brain with the Monstro 8K VV sensor is in stock for just $24,500, which is more than 50% discount (original price: $54,500), and a price reduction of $10,000 compared…

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Watch: AI-Based Magic Mask Utilizes DaVinci Resolve Neural Engine

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YMCinema

2021-03-18

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The new NVIDIA Studio Driver (March release) helps to enhance the performances on heavy-duty AI tasks. On this cool demonstration, performed on the newest Studio Laptop (with GeForce RTX 30 series GPU),…

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LUMIX BGH1 and LUMIX S1 can now Record ProRes RAW

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YMCinema

2021-03-18

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Atomos announces Apple ProRes RAW support for the Panasonic LUMIX BGH1 Box Camera (up to 4K DCI ProRes RAW) and the LUMIX S1 (up to 5.9K ProRes RAW) combined with the Ninja…

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Behind the scenes of WandaVision. Image: Marvel Studios

ARRI ALEXA LF Plus 47 Lenses Were Used to Shoot WandaVision

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YMCinema

2021-03-17

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1 min read

In order to mimic and preserve the modern look of MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) combined with vintage TV, the Disney+ series WandaVision was shot on the ARRI ALEXA LF plus 47 lenses.…

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iMac Pro Discontinued: Getting Ready for M1?

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YMCinema

2021-03-17

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Apple officially confirmed that the all-mighty “Made for Professional” iMac Pro is being discontinued. For now, you can purchase only the standard model “While supplies last”. Is Apple laying the groundwork for…

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Sony Introduces FE 50mm F1.2 G Master Full-Frame Lens

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YMCinema

2021-03-16

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Sony has just announced the 60th lens in the E-Mount lineup, the new FE 50mm F1.2 G Master lens. This full-frame glass holds precise and fast optics, enhanced autofocus, and tracking capabilities,…

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

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YMCinema

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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YMCinema

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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YMCinema

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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YMCinema

2021-03-12

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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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YMCinema

2021-03-11

News

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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YMCinema

2021-03-11

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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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YMCinema

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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YMCinema

2021-03-10

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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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YMCinema

2021-03-09

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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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YMCinema

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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YMCinema

2021-03-08

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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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Sony Introduces New Affordable and Compact Full-Frame G Lenses

RED Dragon-X 6K S35 Discontinued?

Take Your Sony ⍺1 Into Deep Sea With this Underwater Drone

Presentation of Sony Alpha 1 Sensor Shows Zero Rolling Shutter Artifacts at 250 FPS

Canon Wants to Reinvent Focus Pulling

Kinefinity MAVO Edge 8K First Footage Spotted

Get the DSMC2 Flagship for Just $24,500

Watch: AI-Based Magic Mask Utilizes DaVinci Resolve Neural Engine

LUMIX BGH1 and LUMIX S1 can now Record ProRes RAW

ARRI ALEXA LF Plus 47 Lenses Were Used to Shoot WandaVision

iMac Pro Discontinued: Getting Ready for M1?

Sony Introduces FE 50mm F1.2 G Master Full-Frame Lens

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

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