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Wings (1927): An Action Cinematography pioneer

Wings (1927) Laid the Groundwork for Action Cinematography

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2020-06-26

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A Reddit’s thread from 3 days ago reminded us of one of the pioneers regarding action cinematography, which is Wings from 1927. Check out one of the very first dolly shots, which…

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ProRes RAW recording on the Sigma fp: Atomos Ninja V on the Sigma fp

NEWS: Sigma fp Becomes the Smallest Camera to Record ProRes RAW

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YMCinema

2020-06-25

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Is there a new era of action cinema cameras (compact cameras that output RAW)? Thanks to Atomos this answer might be “Yes”. The company has just announced a new firmware update that…

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On the set of Dunkirk: Director of Photography HOYTE VAN HOYTEMA, Director/Producer CHRISTOPHER NOLAN and crew. © 2016 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Ratpac-Dune Entertainment LLC and Ratpac Entertainment, LLC.

Tenet Cinematography: Be Prepared for an IMAX Masterpiece

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YMCinema

2020-06-24

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The upcoming Tenet directed by Christopher Nolan and shot by DP Hoyte Van Hoytema is one of the most ambitious filmmaking projects to date. Once again, IMAX cameras have been intensively and…

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Apple Silicon is going to power Macs in late 2020

Apple is Ditching Intel to Boost Performance With its Silicon

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YMCinema

2020-06-23

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Apple is finally ditching Intel and implementing its own ARM-based processors, called Apple Silicon. This “Historic day” will result in better and enhanced performance for the ProApps. Read on. Apple Silicon It’s…

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Seberg BTS: DP Rachel Morrison, ASC and the Panavision XL2. Picture Courtesy of Simon England.

Seberg Cinematography: A Celluloid Beauty Shot on XL2 With C Series Anamorphic

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YMCinema

2020-06-22

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Seberg is another example that film is alive and kicking. Shot by Rachel Morrison, ASC on the Panavision XL2 paired with the C series Anamorphic. As stated by Morrison: ‘This narrative begged…

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Venus Optics Presents 3 new Compact, Zero-Distorted, and Affordable Ultra Wide Cine Lenses

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YMCinema

2020-06-22

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Venus Optics unveiled 3 new ultra-wide cine lenses (7.5mm, 9mm, and 15mm) for Micro Four Thirds, Super 35, and Full-frame cinema cameras respectively. The main characteristics are Compact size, zero-distortion, and affordability.…

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Wearing surgical masks at AMC Theatres. Picture: AMC

Would You Wear a Surgical Mask at a Movie Theater?

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YMCinema

2020-06-21

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Good news! AMC Theatres are reopening on July 15. However, according to a new safety COVID protocol, all guests are required to wear protective masks during the shows. Would you wear a…

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Premiere Pro 14.3 Released: Stock Audio Integration, Afterburner Utilization, and Canon R5 + RED Komodo Support

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YMCinema

2020-06-19

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Adobe has released an upgrade to its Premiere Pro. This version (14.3) includes huge upgrades and updates like faster launch time, support for Apple Mac Pro Afterburner, support for the forthcoming RED…

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DaVinci Resolve 16.2.3 Released: Getting Ready to Canon EOS R5

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YMCinema

2020-06-18

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Blackmagic Design has just released DaVinci Resolve 16.2.3. The version includes bug fixes and improvements like better support for RED Komodo files, ARRIRAW, and more. Furthermore, there is enhanced decoding for the…

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Underwater cinematography. Picture of cinematographer David Diley

Underwater Cinematography: Panasonic EVA1+ ProRes RAW to Capture Stunning Imagery of the Ocean

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YMCinema

2020-06-17

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Panasonic has shared with us this amazingly stunning underwater film, shot on the EVA1 and the Atomos Shogun packed inside Nauticam housing. Read more about this ProRes RAW art-form filmed by underwater…

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MZed course: The Art & Technique of Film Editing by Tom Cross, ACE

MZed Review: The Art & Technique of Film Editing

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YMCinema

2020-06-16

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The Art & Technique of Film Editing is the newest course by the MZed educational platform for creators. This intense 8 hours course led by Oscar-winning editor Tom Cross ACE, shows you…

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Hasselblad X1D II 50C: Medium -Format video capabilities

Hasselblad Unleashes Medium-Format Video Capabilities for the X1D II 50C

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YMCinema

2020-06-15

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Hasselblad has announced Firmware Update 1.2.0 for its X1D II 50C and 907X Special Edition which allows shooting videos straight from the huge medium format sensor. However, there is a catch. Read…

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Armin van Buuren Teaches Dance Music – Part III on MasterClass

MasterClass Review: Armin van Buuren Teaches Dance Music – Part III

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YMCinema

2020-06-14

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This is the last part (III) of reviewing the MasterClass: Armin van Buuren Teaches Dance Music. This article locks and summarizes one of MasterClass’s best courses regarding how to create music from…

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DP Steven Holleran with the Canon C300 Mark III. Picture: Canon

Canon Cinema EOS: Camera Comparison Chart

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YMCinema

2020-06-11

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After digging a bit at Canon’s website, we’ve found a very informative and educational comparison chart of the entire Cinema EOS family. This piece of information helps to shed more light on…

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NAB Show New York and Cine Gear Expo LA are cancelled

NAB Show New York 2020 and Cine Gear 2020 are Canceled

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YMCinema

2020-06-10

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The two industry’s main events for 2020 are canceled due to the COVID-19 situation. NAB Show New York will be held digitally, and Cine Gear Expo LA has postponed to 2021. Read…

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Cyberpunk 2077 Fan Film: Phoenix Program - BTS. Picture: Vi-Dan Tran with the URSA Mini Pro G2 and DJI Ronin 2

Cyberpunk 2077 Fan Film: A Stunning Project Created on Blackmagic Ecosystem

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YMCinema

2020-06-09

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The Cyberpunk 2077 Fan Film: Phoenix Program that was directed by Vi-Dan Tran, can be used as a solid case study of how Blackmagic’s ecosystem can be utilized perfectly as a whole.…

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RED Komodo as an action cam on "Red Notice" set. Credit: Jarred Land Instagram

RED’s “Baby Dragon” (Komodo): An Action Cinema Camera

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YMCinema

2020-06-08

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Thanks to a live stream session held by Scott Balkum with Komodo owners and RED Digital Cinema president Jarred Land, we can learn a few more intriguing facts regarding the Komodo (code name:…

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RED Komodo "Grossman Gold". Picture by Philip Grossman

RED Komodo: More Specs Revealed and Real World Footage

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YMCinema

2020-06-04

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Here we go. Finally real-world footage (and more specs) of the most ###### camera out there: The RED Komodo. Thanks to Chernobyl filmmaker, Philip Grossman, we can now explore what the “Grossman…

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ARRI Confirms the ALEXA Super 35 4K to be Launched in 2021

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YMCinema

2020-06-02

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In honor of the 10th anniversary of ALEXA, ARRI reveals some interesting facts, including the next ALEXA model which is a Super 35 4K camera that will be launched in 2021. Read…

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A Quiet Place Part II was Shot on Panavision’s Panaflex Millennium XL2 and T Glass

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YMCinema

2020-06-01

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Another celluloid masterpiece is going to land at theaters in September. A Quiet Place Part II directed by John Krasinski and shot by Polly Morgan on the Panavision XL2 paired with the…

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District 9 Hits Netflix: A Sci-fi Gem Shot on RED One

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YMCinema

2020-05-28

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Two weeks ago, the sci-fi (science fiction) gem, District 9, was added by Netflix. District 9 is one of the first films to be shot on the RED One and was nominated…

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ARRI Releases Signature Prime SUP 2.1

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YMCinema

2020-05-27

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ARRI has released the Signature Prime Software Update Package 2.1, which includes features, like Cooke /i support, automatic image flip for Signature Prime 12/T1.8, and new LDS-2 features for visual effects. Read…

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Irix 15mm Cine Lens Announced: An Affordable Wide-Angle Full-Frame Cinema Glass

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YMCinema

2020-05-27

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Today Irix premieres its fast, filter-ready wide-angle cine lens, the Irix Cine 15mm T2.6. This 15mm is a new member of the Irix’s affordable cinema lenses family which now includes an 11mm…

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Wings (1927) Laid the Groundwork for Action Cinematography

NEWS: Sigma fp Becomes the Smallest Camera to Record ProRes RAW

Tenet Cinematography: Be Prepared for an IMAX Masterpiece

Apple is Ditching Intel to Boost Performance With its Silicon

Seberg Cinematography: A Celluloid Beauty Shot on XL2 With C Series Anamorphic

Venus Optics Presents 3 new Compact, Zero-Distorted, and Affordable Ultra Wide Cine Lenses

Would You Wear a Surgical Mask at a Movie Theater?

Premiere Pro 14.3 Released: Stock Audio Integration, Afterburner Utilization, and Canon R5 + RED Komodo Support

DaVinci Resolve 16.2.3 Released: Getting Ready to Canon EOS R5

Underwater Cinematography: Panasonic EVA1+ ProRes RAW to Capture Stunning Imagery of the Ocean

MZed Review: The Art & Technique of Film Editing

Hasselblad Unleashes Medium-Format Video Capabilities for the X1D II 50C

MasterClass Review: Armin van Buuren Teaches Dance Music – Part III

Canon Cinema EOS: Camera Comparison Chart

NAB Show New York 2020 and Cine Gear 2020 are Canceled

Cyberpunk 2077 Fan Film: A Stunning Project Created on Blackmagic Ecosystem

RED’s “Baby Dragon” (Komodo): An Action Cinema Camera

RED Komodo: More Specs Revealed and Real World Footage

ARRI Confirms the ALEXA Super 35 4K to be Launched in 2021

A Quiet Place Part II was Shot on Panavision’s Panaflex Millennium XL2 and T Glass

District 9 Hits Netflix: A Sci-fi Gem Shot on RED One

ARRI Releases Signature Prime SUP 2.1

Irix 15mm Cine Lens Announced: An Affordable Wide-Angle Full-Frame Cinema Glass

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