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NAB Show 2020 is Canceled Due to Coronavirus Fear

NAB Show 2020 is Canceled Due to Coronavirus Panic

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2020-03-09

News

4 mins read

The NAB Show management team has just announced that the event is canceled due to Coronavirus panic. This is a major decision with a significant impact on the industry. We prepared this…

News

Nikon D6 Release is Delayed Due to Coronavirus Panic

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-03-09

News

2 mins read

Today, Nikon has announced that its forthcoming flagship, the Nikon D6, is delayed as a result of delays in the procurement of parts and components from a third-party due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)…

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Leica Released the S3: A Very Pricey Medium Format DSLR

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-03-08

News

2 mins read

Leica has finally released its flagship: The S3 64MP Medium Format DSLR that is capable of un-cropped full-width 4K video with 15 stops of dynamic range. And the price? Don’t ask. An…

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Blackmagic Design announces DaVinci Resolve 16.2

Blackmagic News: DaVinci Resolve 16.2 Announced With Boosted Audio Capabilities

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-03-06

News

2 mins read

The new DaVinci Resolve 16.2 is a significant update with new Fairlight audio features to allow low-cost audio post-production, which includes many improvements for color correction and editing. Furthermore, Video Assist 3.1…

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The Cunningham Combat Camera Model C. Picture: American Cinematographer

Meet the Cunningham Combat Camera Model C: Cinematographing WWII

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-03-05

Footnote

2 mins read

ASC Museum curator Steve Gainer, ASC, ASK, discusses this unique World War II-era unit designed for use by military cinematographers under extreme conditions. Let’s have a look at the Cunningham Combat Camera…

Footnote

Mac Pro White Paper: Technology Overview for Editors

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-03-04

Educate

5 mins read

Recently, Apple has published the Mac Pro’s White Paper, which includes some exciting technology facts plus recommendations regarding its new beast. Let’s take a closer look. Unleashing creativity: “Without constraint.” According to…

Educate

IMAX MSM 9802 65mm camera. Photo by Matthew Williams

IMAX Film Cameras are Back to the Game: Kodak Business is Booming

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-03-03

Discuss

4 mins read

There is no doubt that film cameras made a comeback, as more directors see the film stock as their weapon of choice regarding the best imagery that can be achieved. Moreover, in…

Discuss

BTS of The Matrix set. Director Lana Wachowski and RED camera

The Matrix 4: Leaked BTS Footage Revealed RED Cameras and Panavision Lenses

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-03-02

News

2 mins read

The Matrix 4, which is directed by Lana Wachowski, is an upcoming American science fiction action film and the fourth installment in The Matrix franchise. A rare behind the scene footage revealed…

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Sony Announces the FE 20mm F1.8 G: A New Full-Frame Lens for Wide Shots

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-28

News

2 mins read

This new FE 20mm F1.8 G is the widest full-frame prime lens in the E-mount line up. Sony claims that this glass is perfect for a variety of creative needs including portraits,…

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Canon Accelerates Camera Development as Stock Price Falls

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-25

Discuss

3 mins read

Canon fights back as its stock continues to fall, by releasing more mirrorless cameras, cinema cameras, and expanding its lenses for the advanced and professional market. Read below about Canon’s fragile situation. …

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Oscar 2020 - NLE chart for Best Film Editing nominees

Oscar 2020: The NLEs Behind 92nd Academy Awards Best Film Editing Nominees

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-24

Discuss

3 mins read

After analyzing the statistics regarding the cameras and lenses that used to shoot Oscar 2020 Best Picture and Cinematography nominees, now it’s the time to explore the NLEs behind the Best Film…

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Roger Deakins Summarizes the Making of 1917

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-23

Educate

3 mins read

1917 which is the winner of Oscar 2020’s Best Cinematography, was shot by Roger Deakins on the ALEXA Mini LF with Signature Prime lenses. Let’s hear what Deakins has to say about…

Educate

Filmmaking for Photographers by Philip Bloom. MZed course

MZed Review: Filmmaking for Photographers by Philip Bloom

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-20

Educate

5 mins read

In this wonderful course by MZed, Philip Bloom helps photographers to become professional filmmakers. The course is composed of seven and a half hours of fascinating yet straightforward educational content, which includes…

Educate

TIME’S UP PSA Encourages Women to Pursue Careers on Film Set

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-18

News

3 mins read

In case you’re a woman who interested in working on set as part of a production team creating movies, TV shows, or other visual content, look no further. TIME’S UP Foundation has…

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Shooting for IMAX: Cuba. Cooke S7/i and the ALEXA LF. Credit: Golden Gate 3D

IMAX Filmmaking: Here’s How to Shoot for the Giant Screen

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-17

Educate

6 mins read

Considering to screen your film on IMAX theater? Then you should read this article, which summarizes cinematographer and director Peter Chang’s insights. Chang shot his IMAX film, Cuba, on various cameras paired…

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Kinefinity Cuts Prices: The MAVO LF is Now 33% Off – What Does it Mean?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-17

News

3 mins read

Kinefinity has dramatically dropped the prices of its main products: The MAVO LF, MAVO 6K, and TERRA. That means Kinefinity MAVO Large Format camera now costs $8,000 (instead of $12,000). Is there…

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Joaquin Phoenix in Joker. Credit: Todd Phillips

Oscar 2020’s Best Picture Nominees Figures: Budget, Crew, Production, and Post

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-12

Compare

2 mins read

Have you ever wondered what the numbers behind the fascinating film of Oscar 2020 are? We gathered the data from Frame.io’s outstanding workflow article, to create a chart that summarizes the figures…

Compare

Natasha Braier, ASC, ADF on Honey Boy set. Credit: Braier's Instagram

Women Cinematographers and The Oscar: Time to Break the Glass Ceiling

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-11

Discuss

3 mins read

The most recent achievement to a female cinematographer was given to Natasha Braier, ASC, ADF, being nominated for the 34th ASC Awards with “Honey Boy.” But what about the Oscar? It’s about…

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Rodrigo Prieto in The Irishman Credit / Niko Tavernise – Netflix

RED Helium Surrounded by Two ARRI Minis: The Irishman’s De-Aging Camera Rig

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-10

Educate

4 mins read

The Irishman, which is nominated for the Visual Effects category in Oscar 2020, is a reference for pushing the boundaries between human creativity and technology potential. Read below how a unique camera…

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Watch: Behind The Scenes of Jeep Commercial Shot and Directed by Mark Toia

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-06

Educate

3 mins read

This cool Jeep commercial + BTS footage was published on Mark Toia’s Vimeo channel. Let’s explore what we can learn from Toia regarding shooting and directing high-end commercials, and what it means…

Educate

Netflix approves C500 Mark II and Sony FX9

Sony FX9 and Canon C500 Mark II Are Now Netflix Approved

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-04

News

2 mins read

Netflix has approved the PXW-FX9 from Sony and the C500 Mark II by Canon, to join its prestigious Post Technology Alliance. Would they be used by filmmakers to shoot Netflix originals? Two…

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RED Komodo Was Used to Shoot Michael Bay’s Hard Rock Commercial

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-02-03

News

2 mins read

Finally, we can see some Komodo footage. The forthcoming RED new action camera was used to shoot the Hard Rock Big Game commercial directed by Michael Bay. The Komodo was used together…

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Sundance Film Festival 2020 - Lens Manufacturers Chart

The Lenses Behind Sundance 2020: Cooke, Panavision, Angenieux, and a lot of Vintages

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Yossy Mendelovich

2020-01-31

Discuss

4 mins read

We’ve collected the data regarding the lenses been used on Sundance Film Festival 2020 films to try and find a new trend and/or intriguing conclusions. First, Cooke is killing it. Second, we’re…

Discuss

NAB Show 2020 is Canceled Due to Coronavirus Panic

Nikon D6 Release is Delayed Due to Coronavirus Panic

Leica Released the S3: A Very Pricey Medium Format DSLR

Blackmagic News: DaVinci Resolve 16.2 Announced With Boosted Audio Capabilities

Meet the Cunningham Combat Camera Model C: Cinematographing WWII

Mac Pro White Paper: Technology Overview for Editors

IMAX Film Cameras are Back to the Game: Kodak Business is Booming

The Matrix 4: Leaked BTS Footage Revealed RED Cameras and Panavision Lenses

Sony Announces the FE 20mm F1.8 G: A New Full-Frame Lens for Wide Shots

Canon Accelerates Camera Development as Stock Price Falls

Oscar 2020: The NLEs Behind 92nd Academy Awards Best Film Editing Nominees

Roger Deakins Summarizes the Making of 1917

MZed Review: Filmmaking for Photographers by Philip Bloom

TIME’S UP PSA Encourages Women to Pursue Careers on Film Set

IMAX Filmmaking: Here’s How to Shoot for the Giant Screen

Kinefinity Cuts Prices: The MAVO LF is Now 33% Off – What Does it Mean?

Oscar 2020’s Best Picture Nominees Figures: Budget, Crew, Production, and Post

Women Cinematographers and The Oscar: Time to Break the Glass Ceiling

RED Helium Surrounded by Two ARRI Minis: The Irishman’s De-Aging Camera Rig

Watch: Behind The Scenes of Jeep Commercial Shot and Directed by Mark Toia

Sony FX9 and Canon C500 Mark II Are Now Netflix Approved

RED Komodo Was Used to Shoot Michael Bay’s Hard Rock Commercial

The Lenses Behind Sundance 2020: Cooke, Panavision, Angenieux, and a lot of Vintages

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