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The Z CAM V1 Pro Cinematic VR Camera in space. Picture: TIME

The Largest Production Ever Filmed in Space Shot on Z CAM V1 Pro

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2021-01-19

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The Z CAM V1 Pro was used to shoot the largest production ever filmed in space. The model of Z CAM is specified on outputting imagery of immersive 4K VR experience. The…

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BTS of Mission: Impossible 7. Z CAM cameras are attached to the vehicle

Z CAM E2 Gets ProRes HQ

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2021-01-18

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Z CAM E2 announced the release of firmware 0.98.0. Now all resolution and frame rate combinations support ProRes 422 HQ recording (except C8K 2.4:1). Read the release notes of the action camera…

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Cinematographer Matthew Jensen ASC at the IMAX film camera, with Patty director and crew, during production on Warner Bros.’ Wonder Woman 1984. Photo by Clay Enos. Copyright © 2018 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

The Wonder of Film Cameras in Wonder Woman 1984

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2021-01-17

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In this fascinating interview with Wonder Woman 1984’s DP, Matthew Jensen ASC, we are exposed to the essentials and wonder of the celluloid. WW84 was shot entirely on Kodak 35mm, 65mm, and…

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Watch: Super Epic Freefly Wave 4K 422FPS Footage

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2021-01-15

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Filmmaker Tyler Johnson from OL’TJP Films took the brand new ultra-high-speed compact 4K global shutter camera, the Freefly Wave for a spin. The result is pretty rad. Watch it below. Also, check…

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New Large Format Cinema Lenses Announced: Tokina Vista Prime 65mm and Fujinon Premista Zoom 19-45mm

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2021-01-14

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2021 has started with the official announcement of two new large-format cinema lenses: The FUJINON Premista zoom 19-45mm T2.9 and the Tokina Vista prime 65mm T1.5. Both of them are designed as…

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NVIDIA Presents RTX 30 Studio Series: “World’s Fastest Laptops” to Allow 8K RAW Editing On-The-Go

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2021-01-13

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NVIDIA has just announced the RTX 30 Studio series, which is “World’s Fastest Laptops”. The first models are available from ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, and Razer. These new laptops feature the freshly unveiled…

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The Airpeak drone and Alpha camera system. Picture: Sony

Sony Unveils Airpeak: “The World’s Smallest Drone to Carry Alpha Camera”

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2021-01-12

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Sony has unveiled its drone project called “Airpeak” which is defined as “The world’s smallest drone to carry an Alpha camera system”. Although no specs have been confirmed yet, Sony has released…

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2020: The Year of the Affordable Ultra High-Speed Cameras

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2021-01-11

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In 2020, like in any other year, the efforts to develop affordable ultra-high-speed cameras, have led to the born of two major models: The Kron Technologies Chronos 2.1-HD, and the Freefly Wave.…

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ASC Online Master Class: Tobias Schliessler. Picture: AC Magazine

AC Magazine Announces the First ASC Online Master Class Session of 2021

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2021-01-10

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The first ASC Online Master Class session of 2021 will take place on Jan. 22-24, with Society members Fred Elmes, Robert D. Yeoman, and Tobias Schliessler. The Master Class is limited to…

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Sony Introduces New Plugin for Creators: 360 Reality Audio Creative Suite

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2021-01-09

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The 360 Reality Audio Creative Suite plugin enables music producers to create their sounds in an innovative user-friendly interface which allows an immersive spherical sound field using the 360 Reality Audio Music…

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Women’s Cinema: Meet Cinematographer and Camera Operator Emily Michelle Gonzales

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2021-01-07

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As a part of our series, Women’s Cinema, we interviewed cinematographer and camera operator Emily (Em) Michelle Gonzales. In this inspiring session, Em sheds light on how’s like to work on a…

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SIRUI Introduces The Most Affordable Anamorphic Lens Set

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2021-01-06

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SIRUI, the Chinese lens company, wants to break the market for anamorphic lenses, by introducing its new 24mm F2.8 1.33x anamorphic glass for APS-C sized sensors. Thus, the price for a complete…

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RED Digital Cinema Presents: The ARSENAL

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2021-01-05

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No, it’s not a new product, but a sort of a recap of the RED Digital Cinema ecosystem. The RED ARSENAL is a new section on RED’s website that elaborates on the…

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Astro Design 8K 60 FPS Global Shutter camera: AB-4831

Astro Design Announced Two 8K, 60 FPS Global Shutter Cameras

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2021-01-04

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Astro Design announced two new 8K global shutter cameras that are capable of shooting 60 FPS, with the goal of strengthening its 8K ecosystem. Meet the AB-4831 and the boxy-style multipurpose AB-4830…

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Large sensors: ARRI Mini LF, Sony VENICE, and RED Monstro

2020: The Year of the Large Format Cinematography

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2021-01-03

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2020 can be defined as the COVID year that paralyzed the film industry. On the other hand, cameras and lenses were produced in full capacity, by focusing to fulfill the need for…

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Roger Deakins on the set of The Company Man. Picture: Claire Folger

Roger Deakins Knighted for his Cinematography Achievements

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2020-12-31

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The acclaimed cinematographer, Roger Deakins, has been knighted for his cinematography achievements and contribution, in the Queen’s New Year Honors list as the British monarch celebrated the careers of behind the scenes…

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Cinema FPV (First Person View): One-Take With the RED Komodo

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2020-12-30

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The FPV enthusiast (and artist), Johnny Schaer, has teamed up with Red Bull Motorsports to “Try and bring some energy into the first few seconds of the film”. That led to a…

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AGITO, ARRI SRH-360 and the Phantom camera. Picture: ARRI

Remote Cinematography and Broadcasting: AGITO, Shotover and ARRI SRH-360

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2020-12-29

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Due to COVID, the hot jargon (for now) is Remote Cinematography. That means, being able to shoot and broadcast remotely under social distancing restrictions. One of the popular high-end devices to allow…

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Indie Filmmaking With the Phantom Flex4K and Cooke S4/i

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2020-12-28

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When we think about indie filmmaking, we imagine a shooter with a DSLR or mirrorless with a still lens on a gimbal, not because they are cheaper, but mainly because the operation…

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The Cinema EOS 8K camera with the conversion box

Here’s the Canon EOS 8K Cinema Camera: Lightweight and Compact

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2020-12-27

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Quietly, under the radar, Canon has presented its new (not released yet) Cinema EOS 8K camera, which looks surprisingly I’d say, very modest and compact just like the C300 Mark II and…

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“The Grey” (2011): Cinematography Pushed to the Limit

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2020-12-24

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Although “The Grey” was made ten years ago, it still constitutes a cinematography art-form pushed to the limit. Shot on Panavision XLs paired with Z series lenses, and with a minimal dose…

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The ARRI Mini and ALEXA 65, and their sensors.

Large Format Look Shootout: ARRI Alexa 65 vs. ARRI Alexa Mini

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2020-12-23

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Cinematographer Manuel Lübbers has put together a very comprehensive and educational comparison focused on large-format cinematography, by comparing side by side an ARRI Alexa 65, to an Alexa Mini. Are you interested…

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Premiere Pro Public Beta is now on Apple Silicon M1: Read This Before Install!

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2020-12-22

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Adobe has released the first Premiere Pro version that is compatible with the new Apple Silicon M1 macs. However, it’s important to emphasize that it’s a public Beta release which contains some…

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The Largest Production Ever Filmed in Space Shot on Z CAM V1 Pro

Z CAM E2 Gets ProRes HQ

The Wonder of Film Cameras in Wonder Woman 1984

Watch: Super Epic Freefly Wave 4K 422FPS Footage

New Large Format Cinema Lenses Announced: Tokina Vista Prime 65mm and Fujinon Premista Zoom 19-45mm

NVIDIA Presents RTX 30 Studio Series: “World’s Fastest Laptops” to Allow 8K RAW Editing On-The-Go

Sony Unveils Airpeak: “The World’s Smallest Drone to Carry Alpha Camera”

2020: The Year of the Affordable Ultra High-Speed Cameras

AC Magazine Announces the First ASC Online Master Class Session of 2021

Sony Introduces New Plugin for Creators: 360 Reality Audio Creative Suite

Women’s Cinema: Meet Cinematographer and Camera Operator Emily Michelle Gonzales

SIRUI Introduces The Most Affordable Anamorphic Lens Set

RED Digital Cinema Presents: The ARSENAL

Astro Design Announced Two 8K, 60 FPS Global Shutter Cameras

2020: The Year of the Large Format Cinematography

Roger Deakins Knighted for his Cinematography Achievements

Cinema FPV (First Person View): One-Take With the RED Komodo

Remote Cinematography and Broadcasting: AGITO, Shotover and ARRI SRH-360

Indie Filmmaking With the Phantom Flex4K and Cooke S4/i

Here’s the Canon EOS 8K Cinema Camera: Lightweight and Compact

“The Grey” (2011): Cinematography Pushed to the Limit

Large Format Look Shootout: ARRI Alexa 65 vs. ARRI Alexa Mini

Premiere Pro Public Beta is now on Apple Silicon M1: Read This Before Install!

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