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- Aputure Adds HSIC+ Color Control to the STORM 1200x with V1.5 Firmware
News Shooter (Friday, 25 July) - Aputure has released firmware V1.5 for the STORM 1200x. This update adds a Limited HSIC+ mode and new DMX profiles for color control with the BLAIR light engine. These control capabilities match those found on the other STORM x series lights, the STORM 400x and the STORM XT52. What’s New... - What Is a Memoir—Defining the Genre in Film and Books
NoFilmSchool (Friday, 25 July) - True narratives come in many forms, but memoirs are my favorite. They are intimate and retrospective and let us into the life of another individual. Notice how many films these days begin with "based on a true story"? Producers know audiences crave authenticity, and memoirs deliver exactly that. Real people... - 6 Pixar Sequels That Got It Right—and Why NoFilmSchool (Friday, 25 July) - Sequels to Pixar movies are hard to resist. Even when you think you've had enough, there's always room to enjoy one more.Pixar has not only won our hearts with its immersive animation, but characters like Buzz, Woody, Nemo, Riley, and others feel like our own alter egos. Pixar tackles complicated...
- The 10 Commandments of Detective Fiction by Ronald Knox NoFilmSchool (Friday, 25 July) - In 1929, a Catholic priest walked into the detective fiction scene and handed out commandments—not from a mountaintop, but from a typewriter. His name was Ronald Knox, and while he spent his days preaching theology, he moonlighted as a sharp-eyed mystery writer. Somewhere between the Bible and Sherlock Holmes, he...
- 13 Movies That Play Out Like Video Games NoFilmSchool (Friday, 25 July) - Not every movie needs to feel like homework. Sometimes, we just want to dive headfirst into a cinematic world where the rules are clear, the stakes are high, and every challenge feels like the next level in a game you can’t quit.That’s where these films come in—stories built like missions,...
- NANLITE Bowens Mount Projection Attachment 25°–45° Review News Shooter (Friday, 25 July) - NANLITE recently announced its new Bowens Mount Projection Attachment 25°-45°. The NANLITE Bowens Mount Projection Attachment 25°–45° (PJ-BM-25-45) features a 25° to 45° beam angle for control over where light is focused. The projection attachment features a standard Bowens mount, making it compatible with Bowens-mount fixtures under 800W, including NANLITE’s...
- Canon Cinema EOS C400 & C80 Firmware Updates Now Available News Shooter (Thursday, 24 July) - Canon has released the new firmware updates for the EOS C400 and EOS C80. The firmware updates add the following features and are avaiable for download. Download for the EOS C80: https://canon.us/3UwD0u0 Download for the EOS C400: https://canon.us/4m2pBpw EOS C80 Firmware Version 1.0.3.1 incorporates the following enhancements: 1. Improves security...
- Today only: 10% on overstock gear at KEH and save big on Samsung T7 disks at BHphoto
SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 24 July) - Samsung T7 disks, Joby Mic, SD cards on more are on discount today only at BHphoto’s Dealzone (Click here). And also today only: Shop 10% Off Overstock at Keh.com. Use Code OS10 at checkout! More deals: You now get the OWC 1tB Type A card for $299 only at Amazon... - How to Edit a Documentary About a Strip Club NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 24 July) - Editor Dylan Young knows how to cut two things really well: a laugh and a cry.There are few editors in the world of documentary who can identify a project's emotional center like Dylan, who has cut such iconic docuseries as Apple TV+'s Greatness Code and Hulu's The Secrets of Hillsong.His...
- How the Score of 'Psycho' Changed Movie Music Forever NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 24 July) - Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece, Psycho, is a landmark in cinema for many reasons, but its terrifying score by Bernard Herrmann has crossed from the movie into popular culture and ensured we'll never forget this slasher classic. The music of Psycho didn't just accompany the horror; it became an integral part...
- New Stage 32 Script Platform Allows You to Carry Over Your Coverfly Accolades NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 24 July) - Last week, I covered the new Global Screenwriting Contest Hub from Stage 32, which is meant to be a haven for writers who used Coverfly. But now they've taken steps to just completely replace what writers lost after the platform shuttered. Let's dig into this. Stage 32's Updates In a...
- Everything We Learned From Ari Aster's AMA NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 24 July) - In an era saturated with franchise horror and reboots or remakes, Ari Aster has emerged as a powerful, singular voice, redefining the genre's boundaries.The guy just knows how to write and direct a movie, and how to bend genre to his will.He burst onto the scene with his 2018 debut...
- Why Dating (and Making a Second Feature) Drives Us a Little Crazy NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 24 July) - This week on the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins chats with writer-director Sophie Brooks, whose new film Oh, Hi! hits theaters nationwide on July 25, 2025. The film, starring Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman, explores the chaotic, vulnerable, and often hilariously painful world of romantic relationships. Sophie shares her...
- Surprise: Sony RX1R III in Short Supply as Sony Cites Stronger-Than-Expected Demand SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 24 July) - Sony RX1rIII preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Sony Japan has issued a statement apologizing for possible delivery delays due to higher-than-expected pre-order numbers for the new Sony RX1rIII: We have received many more orders than we expected, so it may take some time for your products...
- Keep Your Gear Safe While Traveling With These New Manfrotto Tripod Bags NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 24 July) - It may not be as sexy as the announcement of a new high-end cinema camera or an intriguing new mirrorless camera for on-the-run videographers, but Manfrotto has a new announcement that could be quite appealing to those simply looking to keep their tripods and gear safe when they travel for...
