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Sora: Democratization of Filmmaking

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2024-04-03

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One of the first creators who used Sora has shared his rare experience with the AI-based text-to-video super powerful platform. It appears that in order to create something, you need much more…

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BMCC6K Vs. Sony BURANO 8.6K: Can You Notice the Differences?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-04-02

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A YouTube channel named OBP has published a very educational and straightforward comparison between two very different cameras: The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K (BMCC6K) and the Sony BURANO. Although both cameras are…

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OpenAI Wants Hollywood to Use Sora

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-04-01

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OpenAI wants to partner with Hollywood. The artificial intelligence startup set appointments with Hollywood senior executives in order to persuade them to use Sora in their productions. And not—This is not April…

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ARRI Amira and FUJINON Duvo 25-1000 to Broadcast Football Games

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-31

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The ARRI Multicam System setup was utilized to broadcast live football games with a cinematic look & feel. These powerful tools included the ARRI Amira cameras paired with the mighty FUJINON Duvo…

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Sony Developed a Medium-Format 247MP 19K Sensor

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-29

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Sony has introduced a new medium format sensor that is capable of 247MP (MegaPixels) and 19,680 X 13,308 resolution. The new CMOS rolling shutter sensor is titled IMX811 and is aimed at…

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Dune Part Two: IMAX Q&A With Greig Fraser

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-28

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IMAX has interviewed Greig Fraser ACS, ASC who is the DP behind Dune Part Two. In the interview, Fraser talks about the making of Dune Part Two, how it was different compared…

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Sora Has Been Tested by Filmmakers: What Do They Think?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-27

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OpenAI’s text-to-video revolutionizing product, Sora, has been tested by acclaimed filmmakers and content creators. The results are – Wow. Watch below their Sora’s videos and read their opinion about it. OpenAI approaching…

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Nikon Promises Not to Change RED‘s Current Product Lineup

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-26

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Nikon has released a statement regarding the acquisition of RED Digital Cinema. In the statement, Nikon promises not to change RED’s current product lineup. We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming support…

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The Advantages of Underwater Drone

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-26

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In this fascinating case study, the advantages of underwater drones are demonstrated. Wildlife filmmaker Antoine Drancey has been utilizing the Boxfish Luna underwater drone to film the extraordinary stunning deep underwater world.…

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Say Goodbye to Sound Designers. Meet ElevenLabs’ New AI-Generated SFX

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-26

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This is like Sora for sound effects. ElevenLabs has introduced its new revolutionary Text-to-SFX model, which can generate precise and professional sound effects from a prompt. Say goodbye to sound designers. ElevenLabs:…

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Civil War: Filmed for IMAX on the DJI Ronin 4D and Sony VENICE 2

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-25

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Civil War: is another ‘Filmed for IMAX’ mega-budget project shot on a prosumer camera. This time the team picked the DJI Ronin 4D. IMAX movies that are being shot on prosumer cameras…

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Adobe Paused Work on Adding N-RAW Support to Premiere Pro

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-24

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Nikon Z9 shooters are (very!) mad at Adobe, as it announced that it paused work on adding N-RAW support to its video products, including Premiere Pro. PP users commented they will move…

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FUJIFILM GFX 100S Medium Format Mirrorless Camera is $1,600 Off

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-23

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Huge discount on the medium format mirrorless camera, FUJIFILM GFX 100S. Instead of $6,000, now you can get into the medium-format world for just $4,400, which means, a discount of $1,600. Hence,…

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Atomos Welcomes Nikon Acquisition of RED: “Explosion of Innovation”

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-21

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Atomos has reacted to the recent announcement that Nikon Corporation is to acquire RED.com, LLC, hailing it as great news for the industry, and defining it as an “explosion of innovation”. Read…

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iPhone 15 Pro + Anamorphic Lens = Cinema Camera?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-21

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Another interesting experiment by Michael Cioni from Strada tries to prove that the iPhone 15 Pro is capable of producing professional images just like a high-end cinema camera, by strengthening it with…

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CVP: Sony BURANO has a Slower Readout Than FX3

CVP: Sony BURANO has a Slower Readout Speed Than FX3

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-20

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The CVP review of the Sony BURANO reveals significant rolling shutter artifacts due to a very slow readout speed, mainly when shooting 8K. According to CVP, the Sony BURANO has a slower…

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Xelmus Introduced a New X2 APOLLO 24mm t2 Anamorphic Lens

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-19

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This item just went under the radar. It appears that a few months ago, Xelmus, which specializes in X2 affordable anamorphic lenses for full-frame cameras, introduced a new and very interesting lens…

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Dune Part Two: One More Fascinating Lens

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-19

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Continuing our previous article about the tools behind Dune Part Two, we forgot to mention one more important glass, which would be the IronGlass x VLFV MKII rehoused Soviet lenses. This fascinating…

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Canon Teased a New 360/180 3D VR 8K Compact Camera

Canon Teased a New 8K 3D VR Compact Camera

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-18

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At the current Photography and Video Show, Canon introduced/teased a new compact 8K 3D VR camera. Note that this is a concept camera, but it indicates Canon’s pathway regarding VR imagery. Photography…

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Huge Price Drop on Kinefinity MAVO Edge Cinema Cameras

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-18

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A Huge price drop on Kinefinity flagship cinema cameras – MAVO Edge. B&H is offering an instant saving of $2,500 on the Kinefinity MAVO Edge 6K and 8K bodies. $2,500 price drop…

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Meet H12PRO – A Modified GoPro HERO12 Black

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-18

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The H12PRO is a modified version of the GoPro HERO12 Black, that allows you to attach and switch lenses. Cool side: The ability to switch lenses to your GoPro. Downside: No waterproof,…

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Poor Things was Shot on ARRICAM and Petzval Lenses

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-18

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Poor Things is one of the most interesting films regarding its cinematography. The film was shot on ARRICAM LT and ST, paired with modern and old rehoused glass – TLS Petzval. Here…

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Researchers Warn Against Apple Vision Pro: May Cause Health and Cognitive Implications

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Yossy Mendelovich

2024-03-17

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Scientific American has published an article demonstrating the negative side effects of the Apple Vision Pro. The study shows a potential for health problems as well as cognitive complications derived from heavy…

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Sora: Democratization of Filmmaking

BMCC6K Vs. Sony BURANO 8.6K: Can You Notice the Differences?

OpenAI Wants Hollywood to Use Sora

ARRI Amira and FUJINON Duvo 25-1000 to Broadcast Football Games

Sony Developed a Medium-Format 247MP 19K Sensor

Dune Part Two: IMAX Q&A With Greig Fraser

Sora Has Been Tested by Filmmakers: What Do They Think?

Nikon Promises Not to Change RED‘s Current Product Lineup

The Advantages of Underwater Drone

Say Goodbye to Sound Designers. Meet ElevenLabs’ New AI-Generated SFX

Civil War: Filmed for IMAX on the DJI Ronin 4D and Sony VENICE 2

Adobe Paused Work on Adding N-RAW Support to Premiere Pro

FUJIFILM GFX 100S Medium Format Mirrorless Camera is $1,600 Off

Atomos Welcomes Nikon Acquisition of RED: “Explosion of Innovation”

iPhone 15 Pro + Anamorphic Lens = Cinema Camera?

CVP: Sony BURANO has a Slower Readout Speed Than FX3

Xelmus Introduced a New X2 APOLLO 24mm t2 Anamorphic Lens

Dune Part Two: One More Fascinating Lens

Canon Teased a New 8K 3D VR Compact Camera

Huge Price Drop on Kinefinity MAVO Edge Cinema Cameras

Meet H12PRO – A Modified GoPro HERO12 Black

Poor Things was Shot on ARRICAM and Petzval Lenses

Researchers Warn Against Apple Vision Pro: May Cause Health and Cognitive Implications

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