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Oscar 2021 Might be Postponed, and New Rules of Eligibility Announced

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2020-05-21

News

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The 93rd Academy Awards (Oscar 2021) might be postponed due to the COVID-19 impact on the industry. Furthermore, the Academy’s Board of Governors has modified the rules and eligibility for the film…

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Premiere Pro 14.2 Released: Improved Stability, Enhanced Performances, and ProRes RAW

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YMCinema

2020-05-20

News

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It appears that Adobe is taking seriously users’ feedback and released an improved version of its NLE focusing on stability and performances. Now, the new Premiere Pro 14.2 supports ProRes RAW, faster…

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Master the Moment - A Wedding Filmmaking Course on MZed. By Ray Roman

MZed Review: Master the Moment – Ray Roman’s Wedding Film Masterclass

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YMCinema

2020-05-19

Educate

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“Master the Moment” is a wedding film masterclass taught by Ray Roman. This MZed course was released when the COVID-19’s social distancing restrictions have been applied. But now, when we see the…

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The Cooke S7i 32mm attached to the Sony Venice Rialto sensor block extension module for a low angle shot inside a freezer

Netflix’s “Dead to Me”: Large Format Creation Made on Sony Venice and Cooke S7/i

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YMCinema

2020-05-18

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The Netflix original series Dead to Me can be used as a filmmaking reference for how to utilize the Sony Venice and Cooke S7/i lenses to get the full-frame look with all…

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RED Digital Cinema Starts to Sell Special Edition of its Komodo Cameras for $7,000

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YMCinema

2020-05-16

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3 mins read

RED has just announced that it will start selling a limited edition (custom color) of its forthcoming Komodo 6K cameras for $7,000. The regular (black) model will cost $6,000. And what about…

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RED Solitary Series Teaches How to Capture Stills From Video

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YMCinema

2020-05-15

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RED has published a new video on its educational Solitary Series that focuses on how to create stills from motion. Let’s have a look and understand why the RECODE RAW is an…

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Filmmaking Education: Shooting and Creating for Dolby Vision

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YMCinema

2020-05-14

Educate

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Dolby Institute has launched a series of educational tutorials and webinars that teach you how to adapt, improve and deliver your film to one of the most immersive movie experiences out there:…

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SIRUI 50mm Anamorphic Lens is Shipping: An Affordable yet Marvelous Piece of Glass

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YMCinema

2020-05-13

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This anamorphic marvel is available for pre-order. The SIRUI 50mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x lens is shipping. The Indiegogo campaign comes to fruition and offers you this $700 anamorphic lens that will help…

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Z CAM and Atomos Present 4Kp60 12-bit ProRes RAW recording

Z CAM and Atomos Present 4Kp60 12-bit ProRes RAW for $2,500

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YMCinema

2020-05-13

News

4 mins read

Atomos and Z CAM have announced the development of ProRes RAW recording over HDMI from the Z CAM E2 cinema camera to the Ninja V 5” HDR monitor-recorder. The Ninja V will…

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Apple Introduces its “Biggest Update to Logic Pro X”: Version 10.5

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YMCinema

2020-05-12

News

3 mins read

Apple unveils Logic Pro X 10.5 which is the “biggest update to Logic since the launch of Logic Pro X”. This brand new update includes tons of useful features like upgraded Live…

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Filmmaking during COVID-19. Picture: Marote

Filmmaking in the Era of COVID-19: This is how it Looks

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YMCinema

2020-05-12

Discuss

3 mins read

ARRI has published pictures from Uruguayan production company shooting in the era of COVID-19. All staff members are wearing masks and protective suits, cameras and lenses are disinfected and social distancing is…

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MZed course: Illumination Cinematography Workshop by Shane Hurlbut ASC

Shane Hurlbut’s Illumination Cinematography Workshop: Course Review

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YMCinema

2020-05-11

Educate

6 mins read

The Illumination Cinematography Workshop is an immersive instructive course by Shane Hurlbut ASC on the MZed educational platform for creators. Although this course isn’t new (3 years old), we’ve eagerly listened and…

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Nikon Announced Retail Availability of the D6

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YMCinema

2020-05-08

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Yesterday, Nikon Inc. announced the retail availability of its new flagship, the D6 DSLR, which was unveiled in February. The camera will be available in the U.S. starting on Thursday, May 21…

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MasterClass Review: Armin van Buuren Teaches Dance Music- Armin van Buuren and Benno de Goeij

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

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YMCinema

2020-05-07

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5 mins read

This article is part II of reviewing one of the most practical and awe-inspiring MasterClass courses: Armin van Buuren Teaches Dance Music. For part one click here. In this review, we’re going…

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Director Sam Hargrave on the set of Extraction. Operating the RED Monstro. Picture: Ars Video

“Extraction” Cinematography: 11:29 Minutes of High-Octane Perfectly Stitched Long-Take

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YMCinema

2020-05-06

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The single-take action sequence (chase scene) in Netflix’s Extraction, lasts exactly 11 minutes and 29 seconds that are built from 36 different stitches (segments). The film director, Sam Hargrave explains how they…

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Avid is Booming: Media Composer 2020.4 Announced, and “First” Reaches 2Million Downloads

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YMCinema

2020-05-05

News

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Here’s some exciting news from Avid: First, the Media Composer 2020.4 has been released with cool features including improved ProRes compatibility in Windows. Second, Avid announces that the freemium model (“First”) has…

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The Sony VENICE cinema camera in Top Gun: Maverick. Picture: Photo by Scott Garfield/Scott Garfield - © 2019 Paramount Pictures Corporation

Sony VENICE got Upgraded With Firmware Version 6.0

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YMCinema

2020-05-04

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Sony has announced new firmware for its VENICE (version 6.0). The firmware will arrive in November and includes Increased HFR (High Frame Rates) capabilities, Advanced Rendering Transform (.art) workflow, and new Frame-lines…

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MZed course: Canon C500 MkII Camera Primer

MZed Review: Canon C500 Mark II Camera Primer

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YMCinema

2020-05-03

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The Canon C500 Mark II Camera Primer is a brand new course by MZed, which offers a comprehensive overview of the C500 Mark II major functions, from unboxing to post-production. Explore our…

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Recording ProRes RAW: Sony FX9, Atomos Shogun 7 and the XDCA-FX9 Extension Unit

Sony FX9 RAW Recording Announced, But It Will Cost You $3,800

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YMCinema

2020-05-01

News

4 mins read

Sony announced the Version 2.0 firmware for the FX9 which will allow some significant feature improvements that include the capability of recording RAW. However, you will need some expensive accessories to make…

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Steven Spielberg films a POV shot for E.T. Picture credit: Tribeca Film Festival FB

Tribeca and YouTube Announce “We Are One”: An Online International Film Festival

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YMCinema

2020-04-30

News

5 mins read

Tribeca and Youtube have partnered to initiate “We Are One” which is an online stage for film festivals across the world. This international film festival will run from May 29 to June…

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Canon EOS R5 (The “King”): Specs List and the Battle for 8K Resolution

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YMCinema

2020-04-29

Discuss

3 mins read

Canon has implemented RED’s marketing tactics, by teasing us drops of specs every couple of weeks. Let’s overview the latest specs regarding the anticipated EOS R5, or as Canon calls it, “The…

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Coronavirus, Oscar 2021 and the short films submission requirements

Coronavirus and Oscar 2021: How Will it Change the Short Films Submission Requirements?

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YMCinema

2020-04-28

Discuss

2 mins read

There is no secret that the coronavirus is heavily impacting the filmmaking industry and the Oscar is no exception. How will the pandemic change the 93rd Academy Awards short film submission requirements?…

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SNL opening scene was shot on RED Komodo

Shot on RED Komodo: The Opening Scene of SNL

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YMCinema

2020-04-27

News

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Finally, some RED Komodo footage has revealed. It appears that the opening for the recent SNL (Saturday Night Live) show was shot on the RED Komodo. Watch it below. Shot on Komodo…

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Oscar 2021 Might be Postponed, and New Rules of Eligibility Announced

Premiere Pro 14.2 Released: Improved Stability, Enhanced Performances, and ProRes RAW

MZed Review: Master the Moment – Ray Roman’s Wedding Film Masterclass

Netflix’s “Dead to Me”: Large Format Creation Made on Sony Venice and Cooke S7/i

RED Digital Cinema Starts to Sell Special Edition of its Komodo Cameras for $7,000

RED Solitary Series Teaches How to Capture Stills From Video

Filmmaking Education: Shooting and Creating for Dolby Vision

SIRUI 50mm Anamorphic Lens is Shipping: An Affordable yet Marvelous Piece of Glass

Z CAM and Atomos Present 4Kp60 12-bit ProRes RAW for $2,500

Apple Introduces its “Biggest Update to Logic Pro X”: Version 10.5

Shane Hurlbut’s Illumination Cinematography Workshop: Course Review

Nikon Announced Retail Availability of the D6

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

“Extraction” Cinematography: 11:29 Minutes of High-Octane Perfectly Stitched Long-Take

Avid is Booming: Media Composer 2020.4 Announced, and “First” Reaches 2Million Downloads

Sony VENICE got Upgraded With Firmware Version 6.0

MZed Review: Canon C500 Mark II Camera Primer

Sony FX9 RAW Recording Announced, But It Will Cost You $3,800

Tribeca and YouTube Announce “We Are One”: An Online International Film Festival

Canon EOS R5 (The “King”): Specs List and the Battle for 8K Resolution

Coronavirus and Oscar 2021: How Will it Change the Short Films Submission Requirements?

Shot on RED Komodo: The Opening Scene of SNL

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