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Meet OKTO35: A 3D-Printed Motion Picture Film Camera

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2023-05-03

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The OKTO35 is a cool and brilliant initiative developed by inventor Blaž Semprimožnik. OKTO35 is a motion picture film camera that was 3D printed. The camera runs a 35mm cartridge and is…

A Legendary Moviecam SuperAmerica MK 2 for $10,000. Would You Buy?

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-04-08

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One of the most beautiful motion picture cameras is on sale. Last of the greats. CinemaGear is selling a legendary Moviecam SuperAmerica MK 2 for $10,000. Would you buy this rare beast?…

Look at the Beautiful Guts of a Film Camera at 1000fps With the Help of Phantom Flex4K

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-02-28

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Yet another fascinating episode presented by The Slow Mo Guys. This time, they used the Phantom Flex4K shooting 1000fps into the guts of a Super 16mm film camera. Why? Because this is…

Watch: BMW Commercial Shot in 1989 by the ARRIFLEX 765

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-07

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Well, this is a real gem for cinephiles. ARRI Rental has published BTS photos of BMW commercial shot in 1989 on the brand new (back then) ARRIFLEX 765. Explore these amazing BTS…

Polly Morgan ASC BSC Talks About the Greatness of Shooting on Film

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-11-03

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Despite all the valid challenges, Polly Morgan ASC BSC shot ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ on film. In an interview to the Go Creative Show, Morgan elaborates on the advantages and disadvantages…

Aerial Filming: Lifting an ARRI 535B Armed With 1000-Foot Magazine

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-07-22

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In this case study by XM2 PURSUIT, a dedicated apparatus was built to lift an ARRI 535B armed with a 1000-foot magazine for beautiful celluloid aerial shots. Read on how they did…

Cannes Film Festival 2021’s Cameras: Diversity is the Key

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-07-12

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We analyzed IndieWire’s survey regarding the cameras and lenses used to shoot more than 50 selected features premiering at Cannes 2021. Basically, there’s no news under the sun. The most used camera…

Oscar 2021 Nominees Announced: Here Are the Cameras Behind Them

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-15

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The nominations of the 93rd Academy Awards have been announced. Our cinematography survey focuses on the Best Picture and Cinematography categories. Here’re the cameras used to shoot them. Opinion: We’re disappointed not…

Cinematographer BSC ASC Polly Morgan, left, and Millicent Simmonds on the set of Paramount Pictures' "A Quiet Place Part II." Photo by Jonny Cournoyer. © 2019 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved

A Quiet Place Part II Debuts in Theaters on May 28

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-07

News

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Paramount officially confirmed that “A Quiet Place Part II” which was originally set to come out on March 20, 2020, and even had its premiere in New York City on March 8,…

The Cameras That Shot 78th Golden Globe Awards’ Nominees

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-02-07

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We’ve searched after the cameras that shot 78th Golden Globe Awards’ Nominees in six categories. According to the data, there’re two dominant models that can be defined as the weapon of choice…

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Meet OKTO35: A 3D-Printed Motion Picture Film Camera

A Legendary Moviecam SuperAmerica MK 2 for $10,000. Would You Buy?

Look at the Beautiful Guts of a Film Camera at 1000fps With the Help of Phantom Flex4K

Watch: BMW Commercial Shot in 1989 by the ARRIFLEX 765

Polly Morgan ASC BSC Talks About the Greatness of Shooting on Film

Aerial Filming: Lifting an ARRI 535B Armed With 1000-Foot Magazine

Cannes Film Festival 2021’s Cameras: Diversity is the Key

Oscar 2021 Nominees Announced: Here Are the Cameras Behind Them

A Quiet Place Part II Debuts in Theaters on May 28

The Cameras That Shot 78th Golden Globe Awards’ Nominees

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