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“Heart of the Beast” Was Filmed the Hard Way: Real Mountains, Real Water, Real Stunts

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2026-10-16

Educate

4 mins read

There is a moment in the making of Heart of the Beast that neatly explains the philosophy behind the movie. Brad Pitt swims down to a submerged aircraft, enters the cabin, waits…

Brad Pitt’s “Heart of the Beast” Was Shot on ARRIFLEX 435 and ALEXA Mini LF, Paired With Canon and Panavision Lenses

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YMCinema

2026-09-03

Discuss

1 min read

David Ayer’s Heart of the Beast combines two very different ARRI cameras: the film-based ARRIFLEX 435 and the digital ALEXA Mini LF. The survival thriller stars Brad Pitt as a former Navy…

This Movie Used Two Panavision Anamorphic IMAX Prototype Lenses

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YMCinema

2026-07-26

Educate

4 mins read

Chapter 51 movie did not rely on one mysterious custom lens to achieve its claimed anamorphic IMAX photography. A newly published shot breakdown identifies two dedicated Panavision prototypes: an 80mm T2 and…

Chapter 51 Claims First Anamorphic IMAX Shoot With a Custom Panavision Lens

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YMCinema

2026-07-06

Educate

3 mins read

There is a new and very unusual entry in the IMAX conversation, and it is not coming from a Christopher Nolan-sized production. Chapter 51, the comedic thriller written, directed, and shot by…

Disclosure Day: Spielberg and Janusz Kamiński Return to 35mm Anamorphic With the Panaflex Millennium XL2

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YMCinema

2026-06-19

Educate

2 mins read

Panavision has revealed a very interesting camera and lens package behind Steven Spielberg’s new film Disclosure Day. According to Panavision, the movie was shot by Janusz Kamiński and captured with the Panaflex…

Panavision Announced Primo 65: The Mighty 65mm Format Gets Its Own Primo Look

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YMCinema

2026-06-03

News

3 mins read

Panavision has announced the new Primo 65 lens series, a fresh family of spherical cinema primes designed to bring the celebrated Primo optical identity into the expanding world of 65mm digital cinematography.…

Mads Fridolin Vejlby, DFF. Cinematography as Empathy

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YMCinema

2025-08-24

Educate

15 mins read

Here is the next chapter in our series celebrating true craft in cinematography. If you missed the earlier entries, start with Y.M.CINEMA’s new series. Championing the art of filmmaking through true craft…

What It’s Like to Be a Cinematographer: Jessica Arzate on Film, Digital, and Finding Her Voice

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YMCinema

2025-08-01

Educate

11 mins read

This article continues Y.M.CINEMA’s new series spotlighting emerging cinematographers and the craft behind their work. The first installment, Championing the Art of Filmmaking Through True Craft, set the tone, and now we’re…

YMCinema’s New Series: Championing the Art of Filmmaking Through True Craft

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YMCinema

2025-07-29

Educate

9 mins read

At YMCinema, we believe in the enduring power of cinema and the filmmakers who dedicate their lives to creating exceptional stories, images, and emotions. In an era where technology continues to evolve…

Your Friends & Neighbors Cinematography: ARRI ALEXA Mini LF and Primo Artiste Lenses

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YMCinema

2025-06-30

Educate

2 mins read

We Finally Know What Made Your Friends & Neighbors Look So Good. If you were captivated by the rich, cinematic visuals of Your Friends & Neighbors, you weren’t alone. The show’s imagery…

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“Heart of the Beast” Was Filmed the Hard Way: Real Mountains, Real Water, Real Stunts

Brad Pitt’s “Heart of the Beast” Was Shot on ARRIFLEX 435 and ALEXA Mini LF, Paired With Canon and Panavision Lenses

This Movie Used Two Panavision Anamorphic IMAX Prototype Lenses

Chapter 51 Claims First Anamorphic IMAX Shoot With a Custom Panavision Lens

Disclosure Day: Spielberg and Janusz Kamiński Return to 35mm Anamorphic With the Panaflex Millennium XL2

Panavision Announced Primo 65: The Mighty 65mm Format Gets Its Own Primo Look

Mads Fridolin Vejlby, DFF. Cinematography as Empathy

What It’s Like to Be a Cinematographer: Jessica Arzate on Film, Digital, and Finding Her Voice

YMCinema’s New Series: Championing the Art of Filmmaking Through True Craft

Your Friends & Neighbors Cinematography: ARRI ALEXA Mini LF and Primo Artiste Lenses

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