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Watch: Sony VENICE 2 Footage Using ONLY Available Light

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2021-12-24

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Sony has published a short film shot on the newly announced VENICE 2 paired with Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance glass. The short is an example of what the camera is capable of…

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Matrix Resurrections Cinematography: An Array of 15 RED Ranger Bodies

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2021-12-23

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To celebrate the theatrical release of Matrix Resurrections, RED Digital Cinema sheds a lot of light on the cinematography behind it. Two interesting facts: The film was shot on Rangers and Komodos.…

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Shooting Cinematic Interview With the Canon C500 Mark II, Sumire Primes, and Cooke S4/i

Shooting Cinematic Interviews With the Canon C500 Mark II, Sumire Primes, and Cooke S4/i

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2021-12-22

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Co-director, producer, and cinematographer Daniel B. Levin utilized full-frame cinematic tools to film a documentary about the life of NBA basketball legend Kevin Garnett. The docu titled ‘Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible’,…

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ALEXA Mini LF Recording Formats Poster Pack – FREE Download

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2021-12-21

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ARRI has published a very useful piece of educational info. The ALEXA mini LF Recording Formats Poster Pack is an “easily-digestible” poster with visual aids to help clarify the recording format size,…

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Blackmagic Refines URSA 12K Sensor With the Help of Firmware Update

Blackmagic Improves URSA 12K Sensor With the Help of Firmware Update

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2021-12-21

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Blackmagic Design announces the Camera 7.7 update for the URSA Mini Pro 12K. The update enhances the 12K sensor performance, improves color balance and shadow details, elevates the skin tone’s accuracy, and…

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Lethal Weapon (1987): There’s Nothing Like Old-School Action Cinematography

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2021-12-20

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We have so much to learn from the excellent cinematography that helped to create the action thrillers made in the 1980s and 1990s. Without green screens, using heavy film cameras that still…

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2022: The Year of ‘8K Smartphones’

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2021-12-19

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One thing is for sure. 2022 is going to be the year of ‘8K smartphones’, and that means, we’re going to reveal a LOT of flagships phones (including the iPhone 14) that…

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Avatar 2: New Images Show New Dimensions of Underwater Cinematography

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2021-12-17

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New BTS images of Avatar 2 were published. By assembling the whole picture we can conclude that the majority of Avatar 2 was filmed underwater by utilizing the Sony VENICE tethered sensor…

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Blackmagic URSA 12K Review + Stunning Footage

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2021-12-16

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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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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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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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2021-12-14

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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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2021-12-14

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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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2021-12-13

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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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2021-12-12

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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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2021-12-10

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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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2021-12-09

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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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2021-12-08

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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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2021-12-07

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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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2021-12-06

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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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2021-12-05

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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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2021-12-03

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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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2021-12-01

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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: Sony VENICE 2 Footage Using ONLY Available Light

Matrix Resurrections Cinematography: An Array of 15 RED Ranger Bodies

Shooting Cinematic Interviews With the Canon C500 Mark II, Sumire Primes, and Cooke S4/i

ALEXA Mini LF Recording Formats Poster Pack – FREE Download

Blackmagic Improves URSA 12K Sensor With the Help of Firmware Update

Lethal Weapon (1987): There’s Nothing Like Old-School Action Cinematography

2022: The Year of ‘8K Smartphones’

Avatar 2: New Images Show New Dimensions of Underwater Cinematography

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

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